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A popular comedy directed by Priyadarshan.
In an era of objectifying special songs, Reema’s “Rakita Rakita” (music by R. D. Burman’s son-in-law, Karthik Raja) stood out. The moment she steps onto the rain-soaked rooftop, in a simple saree, and performs a graceful, almost classical-influenced dance without gyrating, it redefined the “glamour song.” It remains a cult favorite for its elegance.
As younger actresses like Asin and Trisha took over lead roles, Reema transitioned into the urban "sister" or "friend" parts. However, she elevated every script she touched.
in 2001. Although her early Bollywood career had mixed success compared to her blockbusters in Tamil (like ) and Telugu (like