“If you are a serial artiste, then you won’t get any good role in Malayalam films, says Shelly Kishore, the popular Shalini of Malayalam teleserial Kumkumapoovu. Recently, this young bubbly actress has entered into Kollywood with a movie titled ‘Thanka Meenkal'. Upon mentioning her roles in Malayalam films, Shelly says “Mollywood is rich with a number of talented young artists already and i didn’t receive any praiseworthy characters here yet.” However she is quick to add that though she didn’t get any strong characters in Mollywood, Tamil industry is welcoming her with good roles.
Shelly has done small roles in portmanteau film
Kerala Café,
Chattakari, and
Akam.