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- Telugu cinema, dating back to 1921 with the release of "Bhishma Pratigna," has evolved through different eras marked by technological advancements and societal changes. It blends traditional themes with modern storytelling, reflecting cultural shifts and technological progress over the decades.
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Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language, widely spoken in the states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.
The 1970s and 1980s were transformative decades for the Telugu film industry, witnessing a shift from traditional mythological and social themes to more diverse genres, including action, romance, and family dramas.
The Nidamarthy Brothers constructed the first film studio at Rajahmundry in 1936. The first social film in Telugu, ‘Prema Vijayam’ and the first film with only children in the casting, ‘Aanasooya-dhruva’ were produced in the same year.
May 26, 2023 · The roots of Telugu cinema can be traced back as early as 1921 when the first Telugu silent film, Bhishma Pratigna, by Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu (known as the father of Telugu cinema), was released. The industry grew steadily, and by the 1950s, Telugu cinema had established itself as a major film industry in India.
Telugu cinema, also known as Tollywood, is the segment of Indian cinema dedicated to the production of motion pictures in the Telugu language. It is one of the largest film production centres in India. In 1957, the epic mythological film Mayabazar became the first Telugu film to gross over ₹ 1 crore.
The genesis of Telugu cinema can be traced back to the year 1912 when the first silent Telugu film, "Bhishma Pratigna," was released. Directed by Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu, a pioneer of Indian cinema, this landmark film laid the foundation for what would later become a thriving industry.
Feb 21, 2023 · In 1932, Indian director, H.M. Reddy (The H.M. is for Hanumappa Muniappa) gave Telugu cinema its first talkie in the Hindu mythological film, Bhakta Prahlada, which was actually remade in 1942,...
