The progressive Yogakshema Sabha, that he is part of, finds his ways too bohemian and dismisses him from the group. Ultimately, the decision is made to excommunicate her, and all the necessary rituals are completed. She answers their questions with clarity and confidence, angering them further. Realizing that he is a coward and that she cannot expect him to deliver her out of the situation, Unnimaya decides to stand up to the orthodox Namboothiris. Unnimaya expects Madhavan to come save her, but he is unable to muster the courage to rescue her. A group of senior Namboothiris, under the leadership of Moothedath Bhattathiri ( Thilakan), conducts a series of rituals, first to extract the name of the one who impregnated her, and then later, to throw her out of the community. The orthodox Namboothiri community is shocked when it learns about her pregnancy and decides to excommunicate her through Smarthavicharam. They share some intimate moments, and later Unnimaya realizes that she is pregnant. Unnimaya meets Madhavan ( Vineeth), an upcoming Kathakali artist, and falls in love with him. Kunjunni is actively involved in reformation among the Namboothiris and is considered as a rebel among the orthodox community. Jayan), the elder son of Palakkunath, is the only person who shows compassion and support towards her. She realizes that her widowhood makes her almost a shunned individual - one who cannot participate in any celebrations, or even attend any music/dance events or performances. The sudden death of her husband brings her face-to-face with the customary rituals practiced among Namboothiri community towards widowed women. Coming from a progressive household, Unnimaya finds it hard to adjust with the severe orthodox practices at her new home.

Due to various social and economic factors, she is compelled to marry Palakunnath Namboothiri, a rich gentleman. Unnimaya is an educated girl hailing from Kizhakkedath Mana, a progressive family in Kerala. Unnimaya ( Mohini), a young girl is married to Palakunnath Namboothiri ( Jagannatha Varma), a man in his sixties.

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