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Shakeela Appeared in 30 of 97 Malayalam Films in 2001
According to NDTV, Shakeela appeared in 30 of the 97 Malayalam films released in 2001, nearly one in three. This extraordinary run saw small theatres often choosing her films over those featuring…
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According to NDTV, Shakeela appeared in 30 of the 97 Malayalam films released in 2001, nearly one in three. This extraordinary run saw small theatres often choosing her films over those featuring superstars Mohanlal and Mammootty.
The phenomenon, dubbed the 'Shakeela wave', highlighted the actor's massive popularity in rural and small-town Kerala. The article notes her dominance during that period, with theatres in district towns and villages frequently booking her films over those of established male stars.
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The 'Shakeela wave' is often dismissed as a passing fad for cheap thrill, but that ignores her consistent box-office pull over established male stars. It also exaggerates the idea that Kerala audiences only worship Mohanlal-Mammootty. A more telling test: how many of her 2001 releases actually turned a profit, and whether any contemporary female actor can replicate that density of releases today.
Source: ndtv.com
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