Agnisakshi (With Hearth As Witness) is a 1999 Malayalam movie directed by Shyamaprasad primarily based on the acclaimed novel of the identical title by Lalithambika Antharjanam. Unni accepts Devaki as his spouse and brings her into the fold of his Namboothiri illam. Sure by a plethora of conventional beliefs, customs and rituals that represent life inside 4 partitions of the joint household, Unni is unable to be the husband that he would have preferred to be. But, they perceive and love one another immensely. Guarded by the fortress of custom, the household stays oblivious to the winds of change sweeping via society. Although Unni is conscious, he shuts the door to every part that his household won't ever be capable of comprehend or settle for. However Devaki, who is basically of a special mould, longs to step out into the world — and is lastly compelled to take action.
