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What is Tamil cinema also known as?
What is Tamil cinema also known as?
Kollywood
When was the first Tamil silent film directed and by whom?
When was the first Tamil silent film directed and by whom?
1918, R. Nataraja Mudaliar directed Keechaka Vadham
When was the first Tamil talking feature film released?
When was the first Tamil talking feature film released?
31 October 1931, by H. M. Reddy, less than seven months after India's first talking motion picture Alam Ara
Where did the Tamil film industry establish itself?
Where did the Tamil film industry establish itself?
What is the nickname for the Tamil film industry?
What is the nickname for the Tamil film industry?
What is the Tamil film industry segment of Indian cinema dedicated to?
What is the Tamil film industry segment of Indian cinema dedicated to?
Who directed the first Tamil silent film, Keechaka Vadham?
Who directed the first Tamil silent film, Keechaka Vadham?
When was the Entertainment Tax Act of 1939 passed?
When was the Entertainment Tax Act of 1939 passed?
What is the nickname for the Tamil film industry?
What is the nickname for the Tamil film industry?
Where did the Tamil film industry establish itself?
Where did the Tamil film industry establish itself?
Flashcards
What is Kollywood?
What is Kollywood?
Tamil cinema, centered in Chennai, India.
Who directed Keechaka Vadham?
Who directed Keechaka Vadham?
R. Nataraja Mudaliar in 1918.
When was the first Tamil talkie released?
When was the first Tamil talkie released?
31 October 1931, directed by H. M. Reddy.
Where is Kollywood based?
Where is Kollywood based?
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What does Kollywood focus on?
What does Kollywood focus on?
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What is Kollywood?
What is Kollywood?
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Who directed 'Keechaka Vadham'?
Who directed 'Keechaka Vadham'?
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When was the Entertainment Tax Act?
When was the Entertainment Tax Act?
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Study Notes
Tamil Cinema Overview
- Tamil cinema is also referred to as Kollywood, derived from the neighborhood of Kodambakkam in Chennai, where many studios are located.
- The first Tamil silent film, "Keechaka Vadham," was directed by R. Nataraja Mudaliar in 1918.
- The first Tamil talking feature film, "Kalidas," was released in 1931, marking a significant transition from silent films to talkies.
Industry Establishment and Recognition
- The Tamil film industry is primarily based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, which serves as its central hub.
- The nickname "Tamil Nadu Cinema" emphasizes its regional roots and cultural significance within the Indian cinema landscape.
Tax Legislation
- The Entertainment Tax Act was passed in 1939, establishing a framework for taxation in the film industry, impacting revenue for filmmakers and cinemas.
Notable Contributions
- R. Nataraja Mudaliar's work in "Keechaka Vadham" set the foundation for Tamil cinema and its subsequent evolution into a major film industry.
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