By 2004, the era of these "softcore" films began to fade. Maria saw her final success with the horror hit Nisheedhini
(also known as Mariya), a popular actress in Malayalam and South Indian B-movies who rose to fame alongside stars like Shakeela and Reshma. While she is best known for her roles in the late 90s and early 2000s, there is ongoing interest in her classic titles and how she compares to new faces in the industry. maria mallu movies list new