After all that, she was associated with comedies, but this stereotype was destroyed after she starred in the critically acclaimed historical drama Maia Tskneteli (1959).

She has had one of her biggest commercial successes with the drama Meeting Past (1966), for which, in 1968, she was awarded on Leningrad Film Festival as a Best Actress.

Also she achieved wider fame after her appearance in the tragic drama Khevisberi Gocha (1964) and in one of the most popular romantic comedies Meeting in Mountains (1966).

Leila Abashidze left an indelible mark on Georgian and Soviet cinema, being recognized as one of the most beloved actresses in the region.

Her ability to seamlessly transition between diverse roles, from romantic comedies to dramatic performances, solidified her status as an iconic figure in both Georgian and Soviet film.