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Sheela

Date of birth: 1945-03-22

Place of birth: Kanimangalam, Thrissur, Kerala, India

Known for: Acting

Also known as: ഷീല, Sheela Devi, Sheela

Sheela

Biography

Clara, known by her stage name Sheela is an Indian film actress who works predominantly in Malayalam cinema. Paired with Prem Nazir, they holds the Guinness World Record for acting in the largest number of films (107) together as heroine and hero. In 2005, she won the National Film Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the Malayalam film Akale. She was one of the most popular and highest paid actress reportedly paid more than her male counterparts of her time.

Movie Credits

Ammachi Koottile Pranayakalam
1

Ammachi Koottile Pranayakalam

2021-11-19

Munna falls unconditionally in love with Riya who belongs to a different caste. Their grandmothers u

Akalangalil Abhayam
0

Akalangalil Abhayam

1980-05-16

The son of a single mother kills a person who had tried to rape her. During the trial, when the moth

Ollathu Mathi
0

Ollathu Mathi

1967-12-12

Malayalam language film directed by KS Sethumadhavan

Danger Biscuit
3.5

Danger Biscuit

1969-11-21

Kadalpalam
0

Kadalpalam

1969-07-25

The film revolves around Narayana Kaimal, a successful lawyer, who loses his eyesight and has to rel

Adima Changala
0

Adima Changala

1981-10-08

The film is a remake of the 1969 Italian zapata Spaghetti Western film The Five Man Army.

Anuragam
2.6

Anuragam

2023-05-05

Anuragam is a film set in Kochi, India that explores the complexities of modern-day relationships th

Aavesham
0

Aavesham

1979-11-19

A heroic man effortlessly fights against many wild animals to protect his sister, who falls into tro

Mr. Marumakan
1.6

Mr. Marumakan

2012-08-18

Three women believe they can survive without the help of a man, but the arrival of Ashok Raj, a lawy

Sarasayya
0

Sarasayya

1971-07-02

A doctor cures a woman of leprosy, but her family members throw her out of the house as they believe

Snehaveedu
2.8

Snehaveedu

2011-09-30

Ajayan is back home after a long time away and he is hoping to be with his mother for the rest of hi

Naadan Pennu
0

Naadan Pennu

1967-11-24

Babu and Achamma fall in love. But it is not easy for them to unite, as Chacko, a close associate of

Susheela
0

Susheela

1963-05-10

Susheela is a 1963 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by N

Sthanarthi Saramma
0

Sthanarthi Saramma

1966-12-02

Saramma and Johny are in love with each other and plan to get married. However, her father does not

Mindapennu
0

Mindapennu

1970-11-14

Chandran is ecstatic to find love when he meets Kamalam and soon marries her. However, everything ch

Koottukudumbam
0

Koottukudumbam

1969-11-28

A large joint family bears the brunt of the socialist culture that threatens to uproot it. For many

Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu
0

Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu

1968-04-10

Thokkukal Kadha Parayunnu (transl. Guns Tell The Story) is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language crime th

Devi
0

Devi

1972-02-05

Devi is a 1972 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and produced by M. O. Joseph.

Vazhve Mayam
0

Vazhve Mayam

1970-11-14

Sudhindran Nair drives out his wife Sarala thinking that she is having an illicit affair. Months lat

Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree
0

Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree

1974-02-22

Jeevikkan Marannupoya Sthree is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. S. Sethumadhavan and pr

Thettu
0

Thettu

1971-04-16

A young woman loves a man but is forced into an arranged marriage by her parents. Things get more co

Moodalmanju
0

Moodalmanju

1970-01-09

The film stars Prem Nazir, Sheela, Adoor Bhasi and P. J. Antony in the lead roles.

Paapi
3.8

Paapi

1977-02-02

Long lost siblings grow up on opposite sides of the law; the girl becomes a thief and the boy become

Dil Aur Mohabbat
0

Dil Aur Mohabbat

1968-01-01

Widowed by the sudden passing of his wife, Superintendent of Police, Choudhry, brings up his son, Ra

Thaskara Veeran
1.8

Thaskara Veeran

2005-05-27

After witnessing the murder of his father by Eappachan, Kochu flees his village to escape him. Years

Aparadhi
0

Aparadhi

1977-08-18

This is an intersting movie as it is very different to the movies that were realeased in the 70s.Mos

Bheekara Nimishangal
0

Bheekara Nimishangal

1970-05-27

Bheekara Nimishangal is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by P

Manjal Kungumam
0

Manjal Kungumam

When a couple is ousted from home, the wife struggles to make a lawyer out of her husband

Ayudha Poojai
2.8

Ayudha Poojai

1995-11-24

Krishnasamy (Arjun Sarja), a respected man, and Samiyappan (Thilakan) are in a feud for several year

Palakkattu Madhavan
3

Palakkattu Madhavan

2015-07-03

A lazy, irresponsible man, who quits his job because his wife earns more than him, decides to adopt

Manassinakkare
3.6

Manassinakkare

2003-12-25

Old Kochu Thresia's family is irked by her childlike behaviour and does not comply with her bizarre

Chemmeen
3.1

Chemmeen

1965-08-19

Karutthamma, the daughter of a Hindu fisherman, falls in love with a Muslim fish trader. However, so

Ulsaha Committee
1.8

Ulsaha Committee

2014-05-02

Apoorvan (Jayaram), Babumon (Kalabhavan Shajon), and Chopra (Baburaj) are very close companions. Bab

Pathaka
0

Pathaka

2006-09-06

Pathaaka is a 2006 Indian Malayalam film, directed by K. Madhu. The film stars Suresh Gopi, Navya Na

Ninamanija Kalpadukal
0

Ninamanija Kalpadukal

1963-01-01

The film is based on a novel by Parappurath and portrays the trials the Indo-China war.

Lal Bangla
0

Lal Bangla

1966-01-01

While investigating a murder case that involves his younger brother, a police inspector discovers a

Adimakal
0

Adimakal

1969-01-01

Raghavan, hard of hearing and speech-impaired, falls in love with Ponnamma, a maid at a rich man's h

Thulabharam
0

Thulabharam

1968-01-04

Two friends, Vijaya (Sharada) and Vatsala (Sheela), who part ways when Vatsala’s father, a lawyer, c

Neethi
0

Neethi

1971-02-12

Neethi is a 1971 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by A. B. Raj and produced by Prem Nawas. T

Poojakkedukkatha Pookkal
0

Poojakkedukkatha Pookkal

1977-04-29

Sarada struggles to make ends meet for her poor family after the death of her father. However, her l

Thakilu Kottampuram
0

Thakilu Kottampuram

1981-06-12

When Urmila gets a job, her father persuades her to move to Rajakrishnan's house. However, her past

Cochin Express
3.3

Cochin Express

1967-10-28

Rajan, a police officer, is in charge of the investigation regarding a murder that took place on a t

Vallavan Oruvan
0

Vallavan Oruvan

1966-10-07

Vallavan Oruvan is a 1966 black-and-white Tamil Suspense film directed by R. Sundaram and produced b

Basheerinte Premalekhanam
1.9

Basheerinte Premalekhanam

2017-07-21

When a black and white TV is sent from Dubai to a family in a remote village in Calicut, it becomes

Uthara Chemmeen
0

Uthara Chemmeen

2015-08-15

The story of ‘Uttarachemmeen’ is inspired from the classic Malayalam movie 'Chemmeen'.

Othenante makan
0

Othenante makan

1970-08-14

Othenente Makan is a 1970 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The film stars

Eeta
0

Eeta

1978-11-10

Ramu's father, a well-respected man, works for Gopalan, unaware that his employer is a smuggler. How

Ashwamedham
0

Ashwamedham

1967-12-15

A young woman, who after being cured of leprosy, is disapproved by her family and society. However,

Kannappanunni
0

Kannappanunni

1977-04-07

Kannappanunni is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film based on Kalaripayattu, the traditional martial art of

Kadathanaattu Maakkam
3.6

Kadathanaattu Maakkam

1978-07-17

Kadathanaattu Maakkam is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed and produced by Navodaya Appachan. T

Ramanan
0

Ramanan

1967-01-01

Ramanan and Madanan are the two shepherds who are bosom pals. Meek and handsome, Ramanan used to s

Inquilab Zindabad
0

Inquilab Zindabad

1971-09-30

Nizhalattam
0

Nizhalattam

1970-07-31

Ravi takes over his father's business after his demise. However, when his elder brother, Dasan, lear

Agnimrigam
0

Agnimrigam

1971-11-19

You Made Me a Communist
0

You Made Me a Communist

1970-09-11

Paramu, a farmer, lives with his wife and two kids in a small village. He struggles to earn money fo

Puthrakameshti
0

Puthrakameshti

1972-11-10

Sakthi
0

Sakthi

1972-12-22

Thapaswini
0

Thapaswini

1971-09-03

Aaradimanninte Janmi
0

Aaradimanninte Janmi

1972-02-04

A young doctor falls in love with her patient. Matters are not smooth for them as the doctor's fathe

Aromalunni
0

Aromalunni

1972-04-14

Based on Vadakkan Pattukal, a collection of Northern Ballads of medieval origin.

Chaayam
0

Chaayam

1973-12-11

Aranazhika Neram
0

Aranazhika Neram

1970-12-25

Kunjenachan, a man in his early seventies who lives in rural Kerala, worries about his family and th

Vanambadi
0

Vanambadi

1963-03-09

Thanigachalam manages to save Meena from committing suicide. Meena reminds him of his late daughter

Aalmaram
0

Aalmaram

1969-01-01

Punnapra Vayalar
0

Punnapra Vayalar

1968-07-12

Punnapra Vayalar is a 1968 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed and produced by Kunchacko. The f

Karutha Kai
0

Karutha Kai

1964-08-14

Karutha Kai is a 1964 Indian Malayalam film, directed by M. Krishnan Nair and produced by P Subraman

Vithukal
0

Vithukal

1971-04-30

The movie is directed and produced by P Bhaskaran. The film stars Madhu, Sheela, Sukumari and Kaviyo

Mayavi
0

Mayavi

1965-08-28

Mayavi is a 1965 Indian Malayalam film, directed by GK Ramu and produced by P Subramaniam. The film

Muthalali
0

Muthalali

1965-04-30

Venu is the owner of a glass factory and he goes to the USA for higher studies. But when he comes ba

Daham
0

Daham

1965-01-01

Daham release in year 1965. Directed by KS Sethumadhavan, produce by MP Anand, P Rangaraj, V Abdulla

Acharam Ammini osaram Omana
0

Acharam Ammini osaram Omana

1977-12-23

Ammini is the daughter of Sivan Pilla Muthalaali. Sivan Pillai was one of the richest man in the loc

Innale Innu
0

Innale Innu

1976-11-25

Innale Innu is a 1977 Indian Malayalam film, directed by IV Sasi and produced by Thiruppathi Chettiy

Akale
4

Akale

2004-12-09

Margaret's dream of getting her differently abled daughter married shatters when she finds that the

Chandramukhi
3.4

Chandramukhi

2005-04-14

Creepy happenings in an abandoned mansion are attributed to the ghost of an ancient courtesan, back

Athidhi
0

Athidhi

1974-04-01

A family on the brink of disaster awaits the return of one who’s rumoured to have made a fortune abr

Chithramela
0

Chithramela

1967-09-29

Chithramela is a anthology film directed and produced by T .S. Muthiah It was Malayalam cinema's fir

Sarapancharam
3

Sarapancharam

1979-03-02

Soudamini's husband has been paralysed and rendered impotent. Living with her old husband she likes

Madrasile Mon
0

Madrasile Mon

1982-08-20

It is based on a true crime story that happened in 1980, called as the Karikkan villa murder case.

Ullasa Yaathra
0

Ullasa Yaathra

1975-05-23

Shapamoksham
0

Shapamoksham

1974-02-14

Rajaankanam
0

Rajaankanam

1976-10-01

Paalkkadal
0

Paalkkadal

1976-01-30

Mallanum Mathevanum
0

Mallanum Mathevanum

1976-10-03

Kaapalika
0

Kaapalika

1973-11-09

A conservative village girl Rosamma (Sheela) is exploited by various men including her husband. She

A for Apple
0

A for Apple

2019-07-19

Achu, a runaway orphan, comes back looking for his childhood sweetheart, Vishnupriya. But time has c

Anubhavangal Palichakal
1.3

Anubhavangal Palichakal

1971-08-06

Ashamed of his bad behaviour towards his family, Chellappan decides to set things straight. However,

Sikharangal
0

Sikharangal

1979-12-21

Savitri is devastated when she learns that her boyfriend Ramesh is a married man. She leaves him and

Yaksha Gaanam
0

Yaksha Gaanam

1976-01-23

A man falls in love with an ethereal being who struggles to come to terms with human love

The Living Corpse
3

The Living Corpse

1967-07-07

A rendition of the Dracula tale with many similarities to the British 1950s Dracula.

Love in Kerala
0

Love in Kerala

1968-08-09

Intelligence officer Chandra receives information that a foreign spy, Jackson, has come to India to

Kanoor Deluxe
0

Kanoor Deluxe

1969-01-01

While travelling by bus, the money entrusted to Jayasree gets stolen. However, the conductor and pas

Vishnu Vijayam
0

Vishnu Vijayam

1974-10-25

Vishnu Vijayam is a 1974 Indian Malayalam film, directed by N. Sankaran Nair and produced by A. G. A

Bharyamar Sookshikkuka
0

Bharyamar Sookshikkuka

1968-04-14

Suresh (Prem Nazir) is a successful playback singer but having a difficult married life. Mr.SR Podhu

Mattoru Seetha
0

Mattoru Seetha

1975-10-17

Aasheervaadam
0

Aasheervaadam

1977-02-10

Aasheervaadam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by I. V. Sasi and produced by Thayy

Aadhya Paadam
0

Aadhya Paadam

1977-11-10

Aadhya Paadam is a 1977 Indian Malayalam-language film, directed by Adoor Bhasi. The film stars Kama

Kadathukaran
0

Kadathukaran

1965-03-12

Film starring Sathyan, Adoor Bhasi and Vinodini

Chukku
0

Chukku

1973-01-01

1973 film.

Rest House
0

Rest House

1969-01-01

A group of college students embark upon an eerie adventure during their stay in a seemingly haunted

Agniputhri
0

Agniputhri

1967-03-18

The respectable college teacher Rajan (Nazir) marries Sindhu (Sheela), the orphaned inmate of a home

Lottery Ticket
0

Lottery Ticket

1970-11-28

Lottery Menon (Bhasi) sells a lottery ticket to a local photographer Venugopal (Nazir). When his num

Kutti Kuppayam
0

Kutti Kuppayam

1964-08-14

Jabbar and Zubaida marry against the wishes of Jabbar's mother. Subsequently, his mother plots to se

Chellamma the Thief
0

Chellamma the Thief

1969-08-22

Chellamma is an orphan raised by her late mother's friend Valli Akka. Her life takes an unfortunate

Kottarathil Kutty Bhootham
0

Kottarathil Kutty Bhootham

2011-06-24

Three children befriend a spirit and take him home. The spirit helps the children to overcome their

Kavyamela
0

Kavyamela

1965-10-22

Jayadevan is a blind poet who lives with his sister, her husband and their child. He leaves because

Jayikkanay Janichavan
0

Jayikkanay Janichavan

1978-12-17

Jayikkaanaay Janichavan is a 1978 Indian Malayalam film, directed by J. Sasikumar and produced by Sr

Thumbolarcha
0

Thumbolarcha

1974-01-01

Thumbolarcha is a legendary female warrior from the North Kerala Vadakkanpattu ballads, known for he