Ozhimuri

Divorce Record) is a 2012 Indian Malayalam-language period drama film, directed by Madhupal, written by Jeyamohan, and starring Lal, Mallika, Asif Ali, Bhavana, and Shwetha Menon in lead roles.

The title of the work refers to the matrilineal system that prevailed in the Nair community in the erstwhile southern Travancore.

However, when the system was marginalized in the 1940s, women lost all their powers and soon became 'slaves' in the hands of a feudal male-dominated society[citation needed].

The 'ozhimuris' or small palm-leaf pieces recording divorces of couples still stand testimony to the freedom which women enjoyed those days.

Advocate Balamany, the defense lawyer, tries to convince Meenakshi and her son Sarath Chandran to withdraw the case on various occasions.

Even though Meenakshi was from a poorer family, Kali Pillai loved her and even advised her many times to take a stronger stand against her husband instead of submitting to patriarchy.

Thinking about his mother's death caused Thanu Pillai to suffer a heart attack later a few months ago.

On his way back home with Sarath, he reveals to his son that he was abusive towards Meenakshi and Kali Pillai because he was afraid of them due to his father's fate.

He tells his son that Balamany is a strong woman and approves of their relationship, but also advises him to never be scared of her, and that fearing his wife made him try to put her under his feet always, which was a mistake.

[14]Nowrunning.com gave 3/5 stars and concluded saying that "Ozhimuri burns slowly, spurting off those sparks every now and then, and even when the smoke and fire appears to have died out, you sense that crimson embers lie glowing and buried deep inside.

Press conference by the Director, Madhupal, Actress Mallika Film “Ozhimuri” and Nirmal Chander, Director of the Film “Dreaming Taj Mahal”, at the 43rd International Film Festival of India (IFFI-2012), in Panaji, Goa