In the late 1990s, the Malayalam film industry underwent a seismic shift. While mainstream cinema was struggling, a new genre—often referred to as "Mallu softcore"—began to dominate the box office. At the center of this revolution was , an actress who became an overnight sensation and, for a time, was arguably the most bankable star in South India. 1. The Shakeela Wave

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