Tollywood

Pronunciation: /ˈtɑlɪwʊd/

Definitions of Tollywood

noun refers to the Telugu-language film industry based in the Indian states of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh

Example Sentences

A1 Tollywood is a popular film industry in India.

A2 Many actors from Tollywood have gained fame in the entertainment industry.

B1 Tollywood movies are known for their vibrant dance sequences and melodious songs.

B2 The influence of Tollywood on Indian cinema is undeniable.

C1 Critics often analyze the socio-political themes portrayed in Tollywood films.

C2 Tollywood has produced several critically acclaimed movies that have won international awards.

Examples of Tollywood in a Sentence

formal Tollywood is a colloquial term used to refer to the Telugu-language film industry based in Hyderabad, India.

informal I love watching Tollywood movies with my friends on the weekends.

slang Tollywood flicks are always a hit among the youth.

figurative The rise of Tollywood has brought a new wave of creativity and talent to the Indian film industry.

Grammatical Forms of Tollywood

• past tense: Tollywooded
• plural: Tollywoods
• comparative: more Tollywood
• superlative: most Tollywood
• present tense: Tollywoods
• future tense: will Tollywood
• perfect tense: have Tollywooded
• continuous tense: is Tollywooding
• singular: Tollywood
• positive degree: Tollywood
• infinitive: to Tollywood
• gerund: Tollywooding
• participle: Tollywooded

Origin and Evolution of Tollywood

First Known Use: 1932 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'Tollywood' originated as a portmanteau of the words 'Tollygunge' and 'Hollywood'. Tollygunge is a neighborhood in Kolkata, India known for its film industry, similar to Hollywood in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Initially used to refer specifically to the Bengali film industry based in Tollygunge, the term 'Tollywood' has since been adopted to encompass the entire Telugu film industry in India as well. It has evolved to become a widely recognized term for the Indian film industries based in Kolkata and Hyderabad.