Shakeela
- Acting
- November 20, 1973 · Nellore, Andhra Pradesh, India
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).
Known for
Filmography
- Mrs & Mr
- Enimey Nangadha Head Lines
- Kick
- Nalla Samayam
- Engada Irunthinga Ivvalavu Naala · Shakeela
- Kanni Raasi · Chechi
- Cooku with Comali · Self
- Kobbari Matta
- Pottu · Biochemistry Professor
- Bondhu · Lady in the tailor shop
- Bigg Boss Telugu · Shakeela
- Sevili
- Yennamo Yedho · Kujli Plus TV Anchor
- Ragalapuram · Kuruvamma (Special Appearance)
- Bigg Boss Kannada · Self
- Parijatha
- Teja Bhai and Family · Surveyor
- Boss Engira Baskaran · Parimala
- Maanja Velu
- Guru Sishyan · Paramala Jyothi
- Current
- Siva Manasula Sakthi · Sakthi (Guest Appearance)
- Dongala Bandi
- Vambu Sandai
- Azhagiya Tamil Magan · Shakeela (Special Appearance)
- Chotta Mumbai · Self
- Viyabari · Minister Dairy Development
- Aadivaram Adavallaku Selavu
- Vathiyar · Cameo appearance
- Suyetchai MLA
- Sorry Enaku Kalyanamayidichu · Baby
- Vanakkam Thalaiva
- Super Da · Meera Krishnan
- Monalisa
- Puttintiki Raa Chelli
- Jai
- Sriramachandrulu · Srikanya
- Dongodu
- Nijam
- Jayam
- Anbu Thollai · Padmini
- Dhool · Self
- Naaga · Mandaram
- Thotti Gang · Matasri
- Jayam
- Thazhvara · Sugandhi
- Mohanayanangal · Deviamma
- Yaamini · Yaamini
- Kinnara Thumbikal · Aunty
- Mugguru Prathivrathal
- Simmarasi
- Marumalarchi
- Kadavul
- Thuraimugam
- Irattai Roja
- Beauty Palace
- Ancharakkulla Vandi
- Pagal Kanavu