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What is Tamil cinema also known as?
What is Tamil cinema also known as?
When was the first Tamil silent film, Keechaka Vadham, directed?
When was the first Tamil silent film, Keechaka Vadham, directed?
Where did the Tamil film industry establish itself in the 1930s?
Where did the Tamil film industry establish itself in the 1930s?
What was the first Tamil talking feature film?
What was the first Tamil talking feature film?
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What did the legislature of the State of Madras pass in 1939?
What did the legislature of the State of Madras pass in 1939?
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Study Notes
Tamil Cinema
- Tamil cinema is also known as Kollywood.
History of Tamil Cinema
- The first Tamil silent film, Keechaka Vadham, was directed in 1916.
- The Tamil film industry established itself in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, in the 1930s.
- The first Tamil talking feature film was Kalidas, released in 1931.
- In 1939, the legislature of the State of Madras passed the Entertainment Tax Act.
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Test your knowledge of Tamil cinema with this fun quiz! From iconic actors and actresses to classic films and popular music, see how much you know about the vibrant world of Kollywood.
