During the late 1970s, Turkish cinema (Yeşilçam) underwent a shift. While famous for melodramas, the industry also produced a large volume of low-budget "adult" or "adventure-erotic" films to compete with the rising popularity of television. Dilber Ay (Actress):

was a prominent figure in late-70s Turkish erotic cinema, often cast in leading roles that pushed the boundaries of traditional Yeşilçam censorship .