
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).

as Shakeela

as Chechi

as Biochemistry Professor

as Lady in the tailor shop

as Kujli Plus TV Anchor

as Kuruvamma (Special Appearance)

as Surveyor

as Parimala

as Paramala Jyothi

as Sakthi (Guest Appearance)

as Shakeela (Special Appearance)

as Herself

as Minister Dairy Development

as Cameo appearance

as Baby

as Self

as Meera Krishnan

as Srikanya

as Padmini

as Self

as Mandaram

as Matasri

as Sugandhi

as Deviamma

as Yaamini

as Aunty

as Maalu