Biography

Shakeela (born November 20, 1973) is an Indian actress who works across Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, and Kannada films and television. She began her screen career in supporting roles with Tamil films such as Ancharakkulla Vandi (1989), Thuraimugam (1996), and Marumalarchi (1998). In 2000, she starred in the Malayalam film Kinnara Thumbikal, which led to lead appearances in softcore and adult-themed productions throughout Malayalam cinema during the early 2000s, including Yaamini (2001) and Mohanayanangal (2001). From 2002 onwards, Shakeela transitioned into mainstream character and comedic roles in South Indian films. Her screen credits include the Telugu features Jayam (2002), Thotti Gang (2002), Nijam (2003), Dongodu (2003), Sriramachandrulu (2003), and Kobbari Matta (2019). In Tamil and Malayalam mainstream cinema, she appeared in Dhool (2003), Chotta Mumbai (2007), Azhagiya Tamil Magan (2007), Siva Manasula Sakthi (2009), Boss Engira Baskaran (2010), and Teja Bhai and Family (2011). In television, she participated as a contestant on reality shows including Cooku with Comali (2020–2021) and the seventh season of Bigg Boss Telugu (2023). Her later film credits include Kanni Raasi (2020), Kick (2023), Enimey Nangadha Head Lines (2024), and Mrs & Mr (2025).