"Shakeela" received positive reviews from critics, with praise for Rima Kallingal's performance and the film's portrayal of women's empowerment.

During the late 1990s and early 2000s, actress Shakeela became an absolute phenomenon in the South Indian film industry, particularly in Kerala. Her B-movies (often categorized as soft-core or adult romances) were massive box-office draws. Driving School

: The plot takes a dramatic turn when Ancy is diagnosed with a spinal cord condition requiring expensive treatment in the USA, leading to sacrifices for her sister's happiness.

The phrase "Shakeela Driving School" saw a massive resurgence in search engines due to a brilliant piece of marketing by Netflix India in September 2023. The Campaign: To promote the final season of their hit teen-drama series Sex Education

Shakeela (as Ancy), Sajini (as Mary), and Chandru.

In 2001, films like Driving School were essential to the survival of many small-scale theaters in Kerala. At the peak of her career, Shakeela’s films reportedly made up over , often outperforming mainstream hero-centric movies at the box office. Her films were frequently dubbed into multiple languages, including Hindi (where this film was known as Pyaase Armaan ) and Tamil. Modern Cultural Impact: Netflix Promotion

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