Telugu cinema facts for kids

Promotional poster for Bhakta Prahlada, the first full-length Telugu sound film.

Telugu Cinema is all about movies made in the Telugu language. People often call it Tollywood. This fun name is a mix of "Telugu" and "Hollywood."

Tollywood movies are made in the Indian states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. These movies are very popular and have a big impact on Indian culture.

Images for kids

Yaragudipati Varada Rao, a pioneer of Telugu cinema in British India.
Actress Bhanumathi Ramakrishna on a 2013 Indian stamp.
Hyderabad International Convention Center has hosted the Filmfare Awards South since 2007.
S. S. Rajamouli
K. Viswanath
Ram Gopal Varma
Trivikram Srinivas is known for his slapstick comedy and romantic comedy films.
N. T. Rama Rao in Missamma
S. P. Balasubrahmanyam in 1985.

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