Anushalv did not have any enimity with the Pandavs. However, when Krishna kidnapped Princess Rukmini from her Swayamvar and killed King Salva, Anushalv was forced to make a promise and avenge his brother's death. He knew that Krishna was closest to the Pandavs. And so to take revenge from Krishna, he kidnaps the eldest Pandu queen, Padmavati.
