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During the late 1990s and early 2000s, the South Indian film industry, particularly the Malayalam industry (often colloquially called "Malluwood" by outsiders), saw a surge in low-budget "softcore" or B-grade movies. Actresses like Shakeela became household names during this period, often overshadowing mainstream stars in terms of box-office revenue for small-scale theaters. mallu kanavu sajini uma maheshwari others verified
Films like Mera Khwaab (2006) and Diana (2004) followed this trend, often being dubbed into multiple languages (Hindi, Tamil, Telugu) to reach a wider audience across India. The inclusion of "verified" in the search query
While "Mallu" is a common shorthand for Malayalis, its usage can be sensitive. Many in Kerala prefer the term "Malayalee" and find the "Malluwood" label reductive or associated primarily with the B-movie industry of the past. Films like Mera Khwaab (2006) and Diana (2004)