While the "B-grade" theatrical era largely ended by the mid-2000s, the content has shifted to digital platforms: Digital OTT Platforms
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The term in Indian cinema has evolved from its origins as low-budget filler films into a distinct sub-genre of mass entertainment . Historically, the Malayalam film industry (Mollywood) in the late 90s and early 2000s was "ruled" by iconic B-grade actresses like Shakeela , Reshma , and Mariya . As of April 2026 , the boundary between regional B-grade cinema and mainstream Bollywood has blurred, with many actresses transitioning between industries or appearing in "mass" entertainers that target a similar demographic. Top Actresses and Recent Transitions Top Actresses and Recent Transitions