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What is Tamil cinema also known as?
What is Tamil cinema also known as?
- Mollywood
- Tollywood
- Kollywood (correct)
- Bollywood
When was the first Tamil silent film, Keechaka Vadham, directed?
When was the first Tamil silent film, Keechaka Vadham, directed?
- 1931
- 1918 (correct)
- 1925
- 1940
Where did the Tamil film industry establish itself?
Where did the Tamil film industry establish itself?
- Kolkata
- Bangalore
- Madras (now Chennai) (correct)
- Mumbai
In which year was the Entertainment Tax Act of 1939 passed by the legislature of the State of Madras?
In which year was the Entertainment Tax Act of 1939 passed by the legislature of the State of Madras?
In which countries do Tamil films enjoy strong box office collections?
In which countries do Tamil films enjoy strong box office collections?
Flashcards
What is Kollywood?
What is Kollywood?
Tamil cinema is also known as Kollywood.
Keechaka Vadham's debut year?
Keechaka Vadham's debut year?
The first Tamil silent film, Keechaka Vadham, was directed in 1918.
Where did Tamil cinema begin?
Where did Tamil cinema begin?
The Tamil film industry established itself in Madras, now Chennai.
Entertainment Tax Act year?
Entertainment Tax Act year?
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Where are Tamil films popular?
Where are Tamil films popular?
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Study Notes
Tamil Cinema Facts
- Tamil cinema is also known as Kollywood.
- The first Tamil silent film, Keechaka Vadham, was directed in 1918.
- The Tamil film industry established itself in Kodambakkam, Chennai.
- The Entertainment Tax Act of 1939 was passed by the legislature of the State of Madras in 1939.
- Tamil films enjoy strong box office collections in countries such as Sri Lanka, Malaysia, and Singapore.
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