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What is Tamil cinema also known as?
What is Tamil cinema also known as?
- Tamilplex
- Cinemadu
- Kollywood (correct)
- Lingoland
When was the first Tamil silent film released?
When was the first Tamil silent film released?
- 1940
- 1918 (correct)
- 1925
- 1931
Which act was passed by the legislature of the State of Madras in the 1930s?
Which act was passed by the legislature of the State of Madras in the 1930s?
- Screening Regulations Act of 1936
- Film Production Act of 1937
- Entertainment Tax Act of 1939 (correct)
- Censorship Act of 1935
Where did the Tamil film industry establish itself?
Where did the Tamil film industry establish itself?
What was the name of the first Tamil talking feature film?
What was the name of the first Tamil talking feature film?
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Kollywood
Kollywood
The Tamil cinema industry, primarily based in Chennai.
First Tamil silent film
First Tamil silent film
The first silent film in Tamil was released in 1918.
Entertainment Tax Act of 1939
Entertainment Tax Act of 1939
An act passed in the 1930s by the Madras legislature to tax entertainment.
Chennai
Chennai
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Kalidas
Kalidas
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Study Notes
Tamil Cinema
- Tamil cinema is also known as Kollywood.
- The first Tamil silent film, Keechaka Vadham, was released in 1918.
- The Indian Cinematograph Act was passed by the legislature of the State of Madras in the 1930s.
- The Tamil film industry established itself in Chennai, formerly known as Madras.
- The first Tamil talking feature film was Kalidas, released in 1931.
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Test your knowledge of Tamil cinema with this engaging quiz! From classic films to modern blockbusters, challenge yourself with questions about the vibrant Kollywood industry and its iconic stars.
