Shakeela accuses AMMA of damaging her career: “What mistake did I make?”

Actress Shakeela has claimed that her career was sabotaged by the Association of Malayalam Movie Artists (AMMA), which banned her films and obstructed their censorship. Criticizing the patriarchal nature of the Kerala film industry, she noted the difficulty for successful outsiders. Despite highlighting these issues in 2000, she received no support, leading her to quit acting. Actress Radhika Sarathkumar recently alleged hidden cameras on Malayalam film sets, further highlighting systemic issues.