This film is a critical reflection on the widely-held belief in the power and respect enjoyed by women in Kerala, a state in south India known for its high literacy and political awareness, its matrilineal tradition, and relatively high degree of employment among women. This myth is questioned from a women's perspective and forms the central issue of the film. Ilayum Mullum is based on actual incidents that took place in Kerala. Ilayum Mullum has been screened in the following festivals: Venice International Film Festival Critics Week Montreal World Film Festival Toronto Film Festival Sydney Film Festival Nantes Festival of Three Continents Fribourg International Film Festival Cairo International Film Festival Izmir International Film Festival (Turkey) Cape Town International Film Festival Munich International Film Festival International Film Festival of India Indian Panorama International Festival of Rural Films, France It received the Prix du Jury award for Best Film, Prix des Lyceens