This South actor's phone habit got so bad, she underwent a Rs 3 lakh neck surgery

Phone addiction can quietly take a toll on your health, especially when hours are spent in the same position scrolling, gaming or watching videos. Now, an actor has opened up about her own experience, revealing that excessive phone use and poor posture led to severe neck problems and eventually a Rs 3 lakh surgery.She shared her experience in a vlog on YouTube, where she opened up about the severe neck problems she faced after spending long hours on her phone. The actor said she would often lie on her side for hours while playing games and watching videos, sometimes getting up only for tea or coffee. She also spoke about the intense pain she experienced and urged people to be more careful about their phone usage.In the video, she is seen at Medway Hospital in Chennai and later recovering at home after undergoing surgery. She said that she had been advised to wear a neck collar while recovering by the doctor who performed the procedure.“I used to lie sideways in my bed and play games on my phone for up to four hours straight. I would only get up to have some tea or coffee. After drinking my tea, I’d come back and resume the same game,” she said. She added that she would then spend hours watching videos and reels. According to the actor, her prolonged phone use and posture eventually caused serious problems with her neck. She claimed that the condition became severe enough to require surgery, which cost her Rs 3 lakh.‘A phone is useful, but don’t use it more than necessary’ The actor is Shakila. She also spoke about the difficulties she faced after the surgery. She said she needed assistance even to get out of bed and eat during her recovery.“A phone is a very useful object, but do not use it more than necessary,” she said.She also used humour and self-deprecation when recounting her experience, but stressed that she wanted viewers, particularly parents, to take her warning seriously. “Use the phone only for essential things. Avoid watching unnecessary videos, even mine, and watch only useful ones,” she said.She further warned that excessive phone use could lead to both health problems and financial costs. “Otherwise, you will lose Rs 3 lakh and have to endure unbearable pain as well,” she added.The actor also claimed that a titanium screw had to be used during the procedure after a discharge from her neck caused significant pain.Who is Shakila?Shakila, who was born in Chennai, began her career in the entertainment industry in the 1990s and went on to become one of the biggest names in Malayalam cinema.Shakila made her acting debut with the 1995 Tamil film Playgirls, which also featured Silk Smitha. However, it was the 2000 Malayalam film Kinnara Thumbikal that brought her widespread fame.At the height of her popularity, her films were dubbed into several Indian languages and were also released in languages including Nepali, Chinese and Sinhala.In 2002, Shakila announced that she would stop appearing in such films and began taking on roles in mainstream cinema. She subsequently appeared in films featuring actors including Mohanlal, Vijay and Mahesh Babu.Her career later took another turn towards mainstream entertainment. In 2023, Netflix featured her in a promotional video titled Shakeela's Driving School, created to promote the series Sex Education.- EndsPublished By: shweta keshriPublished On: Aug 13, 2026 17:01 IST