Explore the vibrant world of Tamil cinema, also known as Kollywood, a major Indian film industry based in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Discover the rich history,...
The Tamil film industry is widely known as Kollywood, a portmanteau of Kodambakkam (a Chennai neighborhood) and Hollywood.
Chennai, the capital city of Tamil Nadu, India, is the primary production hub and heart of the Tamil film industry.
Iconic figures include M.G. Ramachandran, Sivaji Ganesan, K. Balachander, S. P. Balasubrahmanyam, Rajinikanth, Kamal Haasan, and A.R. Rahman, among many others.
Tamil films encompass various genres, including action, romance, drama, comedy, historical, and fantasy, often blending elements for mass appeal.