IANS/Kochi

Estranged Malayalam film star couple Dileep and Manju Warrier appeared before a family court yesterday to formalise their divorce. All that now stands between them is the official order.
It was on July 24 last year that the couple decided to split after 16 years of marriage.
They first appeared before the family court here and filed a joint divorce petition. According to legal formalities, they had to wait for a period of six months, which ended on Wednesday.
Yesterday, they appeared before the judge along with their lawyers and ster half-an-hour they went their ways.
Just before entering the car, Dileep told the waiting media that they will continue to be good friends.
“After all she is the mother of our daughter,” said Dileep.
But Warrier did not say anything and her face looked sad and grim.
The official order from the court is expected in the coming days.
The two were married in 1998, after which Warrier quit films, while Dileep’s career went on.
Following differences of opinion, the two have been living separately for some time. Their teenage daughter lives with Dileep.
The actress began her career in 1995, and in a short span of four years acted in 20 films and in 1999, she turned a homemaker.
Last year, she returned to the films and her first release How Old Are You was a smashing hit and with that she has got numerous offers.