Shakeela (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 2020, Shakeela is a drama and romance film directed by Indrajit Lankesh, running about 126 minutes. “Not a Porn Star” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A biopic based on the life of adult movie star Shakeela, who ruled the South Indian film industry for over two decades and starred in many controversial and bold films.
Who’s in it. Shakeela stars Richa Chadha as Shakeela, Pankaj Tripathi as Salim, Rajeev Ravindranathan and Sheeva Rana as Silk Smitha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, Shakeela has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In IN you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shakeela page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shakeela tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shakeela (2020)?
- In IN, Shakeela is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, ShemarooMe and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shakeela worth watching?
- Shakeela holds an audience score of 6.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shakeela?
- Shakeela stars Richa Chadha, Pankaj Tripathi, Rajeev Ravindranathan, Sheeva Rana and Ester Noronha.
- When was Shakeela released?
- Shakeela was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 126 minutes.