: Often called the "Lady Mohanlal" for her incredible versatility, she is famed for her impeccable comic timing and dramatic range in movies like Thalayanamanthram (1990) and Achuvinte Amma (2005).
Based on Thakazhi Sivasankara Pillai's novel, this is perhaps the most famous Malayalam film globally. Sheela’s portrayal of Karuthamma, caught between love and tradition against the backdrop of the Arabian Sea, is iconic. : Often called the "Lady Mohanlal" for her
: Renowned for her natural acting and mastery of the Kerala dialect, she was a stalwart of both theater and cinema, appearing in classics like (1978). appearing in classics like (1978).