A biopic based on the life of adult movie star Shakeela, who ruled the South Indian film industry for over two decades and starred in many controversial and bold films.
Acting
Richa Chadha commits fully to a complicated, contradictory icon
Production
Recreates tacky B-movie aesthetic with surprising affection
Director
Indrajit Lankesh
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shakeela's actual B-movies were so ubiquitous in Kerala that 'Shakeela film' became a genre term for softcore regional cinema in the 90s.
Real Shakeela makes a cameo in the final scene — director Indrajit Lankesh fought producers to include it.
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