Title: Stardom, Sexuality, and Regional Identity: A Comparative Study of Mallu, Reshma, Roshni, Sindhu, Shakeela, and Charmila in South Indian Popular Cinema
: Her 2000 film Kinnarathumbikal cost only ₹12 lakhs but grossed ₹4 crores, becoming a pan-Indian phenomenon. mallu reshma roshni sindhu shakeela charmila
: Another prominent actress from the same period who appeared in numerous films alongside Shakeela and Reshma. using visibility to secure character roles
Reshma: Representative of actresses who began in item numbers or supporting roles, using visibility to secure character roles; examined for negotiation of typecasting. examined for negotiation of typecasting.