Hollywood, Bollywood, Kollywood, Tollywood, Mollywood, Sandalwood, Pollywood Entertainment Industries
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The technological and financial entities involved in creating movies make up the film industry, commonly referred to as the motion picture industry. Among these institutions in the film industry are production firms, studios, writers, actors, crews, and film directors.
Indian film and television industries make up the entertainment sector. One of the sectors in India with the quickest growth rates is the entertainment industry. India's entertainment sector has grown rapidly during the last 20 years.
From a single state-owned television network, Doordarshan, in 1991, the country now has over 300 national, regional, and local networks. The Indian film industry is the biggest in the world, averaging about a thousand films across all languages each year.
India produces more films than Hollywood does, by a factor of more than three. Music, cable and satellite television, animation, and FM are some of the areas of the Indian entertainment market that is expanding the quickest.
Hollywood or English Entertainment Industry:
Los Angeles, California, is home to a neighborhood called Hollywood. In short, it is a
reference to the American film industry and its industry-related people. There are numerous
notable film studios located near or in Hollywood, including Columbia Pictures, Walt Disney
Studios, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and Universal Pictures.
1903 marked the incorporation of Hollywood as a municipality. As it merged with Los Angeles in 1910, a thriving film industry commonly known as Hollywood developed, eventually becoming one of the most recognized in the world.
Los Angeles, California, is home to a neighborhood called Hollywood. In short, it is a
reference to the American film industry and its industry-related people. There are numerous
notable film studios located near or in Hollywood, including Columbia Pictures, Walt Disney
Studios, Paramount Pictures, Warner Bros., and Universal Pictures. 1903 marked the incorporation of Hollywood as a municipality. As it merged with Los Angeles in 1910, a thriving film industry commonly known as Hollywood developed, eventually becoming one of the most recognized in the world.
Bollywood or Hindi Entertainment Industry:
The Hindi-language film business in India is centered in Mumbai and is commonly referred to
as Bollywood or Bombay cinema. Bollywood is a combination of the words "Bombay" and
"Hollywood," and is a common moniker for mainstream Hindi films. The sector is a part of
the wider Indian film industry, which includes the Cinema of South India and other Indian film
industries. The majority of feature films worldwide are made in India.
List of Hindi Films Awards: Here is a list of the Bollywood awards given to Hindi films in various categories.
Filmfare Awards: The Filmfare Awards are among the most prestigious honors presented to Hindi cinema in India. The awards were first named the Clare Awards after the magazine's editor when they were established in 1954 by the Indian film magazine Filmfare.
National Film Awards: In 1954, the first National Film Awards were presented. Since 1973, the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF) of India has given out awards that are funded by the Indian government. The DFF shows Hindi movies, movies from other regional film industries, and independent and art movies. At an annual ceremony that is presided over by the Indian President, awards are given out. The National Film Awards are decided upon by a panel created by the government in contrast to the Filmfare Awards, which are decided upon by the people and a panel of professionals.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award: The greatest honor in Indian cinema is the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which was established in 1969. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting established the Directorate of Film Festivals, which gives out the award each year during the National Film Awards ceremony. A committee made up of prominent figures from the Indian film industry chooses the recipient, who is recognized for their "great contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema. Along with a shawl and one million rupees in cash, the reward consists of a medal named Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus).
Screen Awards: The Indian Express Group's Screen magazine, which specializes in movies, first presented the awards in 1995. In 2015, Star India bought the publication, which was later shut down. The Star Screen Awards are still sponsored by Star India, nonetheless.
Zee Cine Awards: Zee Cine Awards started in 1998.
Stardust Awards: Stardust Awards Started in 2003.
IIFA: An annual awards ceremony is held in honor of the International Indian Film Academy Awards, or IIFA. Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. is the company that produces it. Fans vote online for actors from the Indian film industry to choose the winners of the awards. The ceremony was established in 2000 and is annually hosted in a variety of nations.
STAR Guild Awards: In 2004, Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. established the STAR Guild Awards (formerly known as the Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Awards). It has categories for technical accolades, Merit grants, and Special honors in the cinema and television industries.
GIMA Awards: In order to honor Indian music, the Global Indian Music Academy established the Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA) in 2010.
First Hindi Movies:
Raja Harishchandra (1913): In 1913, Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, released the first-ever full-length feature film, "Raja Harishchandra." Commercially, the first silent Hindi movie did well. Dadasaheb served as the director, writer, cameraman, editor, makeup artist, and art director in addition to being the producer.
Alam Ara (1931): The first talkie Hindi movie in India was Alam Ara.
Kisan Kanya (1937): Kisan Kanya was the first color film of India.
List of Film Production Companies in Bollywood:
The Hindi-language film business in India is centered in Mumbai and is commonly referred to
as Bollywood or Bombay cinema. Bollywood is a combination of the words "Bombay" and
"Hollywood," and is a common moniker for mainstream Hindi films. The sector is a part of
the wider Indian film industry, which includes the Cinema of South India and other Indian film
industries. The majority of feature films worldwide are made in India.
List of Hindi Films Awards: Here is a list of the Bollywood awards given to Hindi films in various categories.
Filmfare Awards: The Filmfare Awards are among the most prestigious honors presented to Hindi cinema in India. The awards were first named the Clare Awards after the magazine's editor when they were established in 1954 by the Indian film magazine Filmfare.
National Film Awards: In 1954, the first National Film Awards were presented. Since 1973, the Directorate of Film Festivals (DFF) of India has given out awards that are funded by the Indian government. The DFF shows Hindi movies, movies from other regional film industries, and independent and art movies. At an annual ceremony that is presided over by the Indian President, awards are given out. The National Film Awards are decided upon by a panel created by the government in contrast to the Filmfare Awards, which are decided upon by the people and a panel of professionals.
Dadasaheb Phalke Award: The greatest honor in Indian cinema is the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which was established in 1969. The Ministry of Information and Broadcasting established the Directorate of Film Festivals, which gives out the award each year during the National Film Awards ceremony. A committee made up of prominent figures from the Indian film industry chooses the recipient, who is recognized for their "great contribution to the growth and development of Indian cinema. Along with a shawl and one million rupees in cash, the reward consists of a medal named Swarna Kamal (Golden Lotus).
Screen Awards: The Indian Express Group's Screen magazine, which specializes in movies, first presented the awards in 1995. In 2015, Star India bought the publication, which was later shut down. The Star Screen Awards are still sponsored by Star India, nonetheless.
Zee Cine Awards: Zee Cine Awards started in 1998.
Stardust Awards: Stardust Awards Started in 2003.
IIFA: An annual awards ceremony is held in honor of the International Indian Film Academy Awards, or IIFA. Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. is the company that produces it. Fans vote online for actors from the Indian film industry to choose the winners of the awards. The ceremony was established in 2000 and is annually hosted in a variety of nations.
STAR Guild Awards: In 2004, Wizcraft International Entertainment Pvt. Ltd. established the STAR Guild Awards (formerly known as the Apsara Film and Television Producers Guild Awards). It has categories for technical accolades, Merit grants, and Special honors in the cinema and television industries.
GIMA Awards: In order to honor Indian music, the Global Indian Music Academy established the Global Indian Music Awards (GIMA) in 2010.
First Hindi Movies:
Raja Harishchandra (1913): In 1913, Dadasaheb Phalke, the father of Indian cinema, released the first-ever full-length feature film, "Raja Harishchandra." Commercially, the first silent Hindi movie did well. Dadasaheb served as the director, writer, cameraman, editor, makeup artist, and art director in addition to being the producer.
Alam Ara (1931): The first talkie Hindi movie in India was Alam Ara.
Kisan Kanya (1937): Kisan Kanya was the first color film of India.
List of Film Production Companies in Bollywood:
- Ajay Devgn Films
- Anurag Kashyap Films
- Balaji Motion Pictures
- Bhansali Productions
- Clean Slate Films
- Colour Yellow Productions
- Dharma Productions
- Drishyam Films
- Emmay Entertainment
- Eros International
- Excel Entertainment
- Fox Star Studios India
- Grazing Goat Pictures
- Hari Om Entertainment
- Illuminati Films
- Mukta Arts
- Nadiadwala Grandson Entertainment
- Phantom Films
- Rajshri Productions
- Red Chillies Entertainment
- Reliance Entertainment
- Salman Khan Films
- T-Series etc.
- Tips Industries
- Trimurti Films
- UTV Motion Pictures
- Viacom18 Motion Pictures
- Yash Raj Films
- Zee Studios
Kollywood or Tamil Entertainment Industry:
Tamil cinema, often known as Kollywood, is an Indian film industry that produces films in the
Tamil language. The name is a combination of Kodambakkam and Hollywood and is based
in the Kodambakkam neighborhood of Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
R. Nataraja Mudaliar created Keechaka Vadham, the first silent Tamil film, in 1918.
Kalidas, a multilingual motion picture directed by H M Reddy, debuted on October 31, 1931, as the first talkie Tamil Movie.
R. Nataraja Mudaliar is known as the "Father of Tamil Cinema."
List of Tamil Films Awards: Here is a list of the Kollywood awards given to Tamil films in various categories -
List of Film Production Companies in Kollywood:
Tamil cinema, often known as Kollywood, is an Indian film industry that produces films in the
Tamil language. The name is a combination of Kodambakkam and Hollywood and is based
in the Kodambakkam neighborhood of Chennai, Tamil Nadu. R. Nataraja Mudaliar created Keechaka Vadham, the first silent Tamil film, in 1918.
Kalidas, a multilingual motion picture directed by H M Reddy, debuted on October 31, 1931, as the first talkie Tamil Movie.
R. Nataraja Mudaliar is known as the "Father of Tamil Cinema."
List of Tamil Films Awards: Here is a list of the Kollywood awards given to Tamil films in various categories -
- National Film Awards
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Filmfare Awards South
- IIFA Utsavam
- Mirchi Music Awards South
- Toronto Tamil Film Festival
- SIIMA Awards
- Norway Tamil Film Festival Awards
- Tamil Nadu State Film Awards
- Vijay Awards
- International Tamil Film Awards
- South Scope Awards and many more
List of Film Production Companies in Kollywood:
- Madras Talkies
- Vijaya Productions
- Lyca Productions
- Qube Cinema Technologies etc.
- Raaj Kamal Films International
- Red Giant Movies
- S Pictures
- Studio Green
- Sun Pictures
- Sivaji Productions
- Sivakarthikeyan Productions
- Wunderbar Films
- YNOT Studios
- 2D Entertainment
- AGS Entertainment
- AVM Productions
- Cloud Nine Movies
- Gemini Film Circuit
- Kavithalayaa Productions
Tollywood or Telugu Entertainment Industry:
Telugu cinema, commonly referred to as Tollywood, is a subgenre of Indian cinema that
focuses on the creation of films in the Telugu language, which is mainly spoken in the states
of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Film Nagar, a district of Hyderabad, India, is where
Telugu cinema is centered. A combination of the phrases Telugu and Hollywood, the moniker
Tollywood was created. In terms of box office receipts, it has grown to become India's largest
film industry by 2022.
Raghupathi Venkaiah is known as the "Father of Telugu Cinema."
The first silent Telugu film was "Bhishma Pratigna", released in 1921. The movie was directed by Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu and his son R. S. Prakash.
The first talkie Telugu movie, "Kalidas", a multilingual motion film directed by H M Reddy, premiered on October 31, 1931.
List of Telugu Films Awards: Here is a list of the Tollywood awards given to Telugu films in various categories -
List of Film Production Companies in Tollywood:
Telugu cinema, commonly referred to as Tollywood, is a subgenre of Indian cinema that
focuses on the creation of films in the Telugu language, which is mainly spoken in the states
of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. Film Nagar, a district of Hyderabad, India, is where
Telugu cinema is centered. A combination of the phrases Telugu and Hollywood, the moniker
Tollywood was created. In terms of box office receipts, it has grown to become India's largest
film industry by 2022. Raghupathi Venkaiah is known as the "Father of Telugu Cinema."
The first silent Telugu film was "Bhishma Pratigna", released in 1921. The movie was directed by Raghupathi Venkaiah Naidu and his son R. S. Prakash.
The first talkie Telugu movie, "Kalidas", a multilingual motion film directed by H M Reddy, premiered on October 31, 1931.
List of Telugu Films Awards: Here is a list of the Tollywood awards given to Telugu films in various categories -
- Nagi Reddy Chakrapani National Award
- Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
- National Film Awards
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- NTR National Award
- B. N. Reddy National Award
- South Indian International Movie Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
- IIFA Utsavam
- CineMAA Awards
- Allu Rama Lingaiah Award
- ANR National Award
- ANR National Award and many more
List of Film Production Companies in Tollywood:
- Annapurna Studios
- Arka Media Works
- Geetha Arts
- G. Mahesh Babu Entertainment
- Konidela Production Company
- Mythri Movie Makers
- PVP Cinema
- Ramanaidu Studios
- Sri Venkateswara Cine Chitra
- Sri Venkateswara Creations
- Suresh Productions
- Ushakiran Movies
- Vaaraahi Chalana Chitram
- Vyjayanthi Movies etc.
Mollywood or Malayalam Entertainment Industry:
Mollywood is another name for the Indian film business that produces movies in the
Malayalam language. Its headquarters are in Kerala, India. The films of Malayalam cinema
are recognized for their realistic plotlines and cinematography.
Vigathakumaran was the first Silent Malayalam movie ever made. J. C. Daniel, a businessman without any prior filmmaking experience and known as the Father of Malayalam Cinema, produced and directed it. Additionally, this film is the first social drama feature from India. It is a lost movie because there isn't a copy of it.
Balan, which debuted in 1938, was the first talkie Malayalam movie.
List of Malayalam Films Awards: Here is a list of the Mollywood awards given to Malayalam films in various categories -
List of Film Production Companies in Mollywood:
Mollywood is another name for the Indian film business that produces movies in the
Malayalam language. Its headquarters are in Kerala, India. The films of Malayalam cinema
are recognized for their realistic plotlines and cinematography. Vigathakumaran was the first Silent Malayalam movie ever made. J. C. Daniel, a businessman without any prior filmmaking experience and known as the Father of Malayalam Cinema, produced and directed it. Additionally, this film is the first social drama feature from India. It is a lost movie because there isn't a copy of it.
Balan, which debuted in 1938, was the first talkie Malayalam movie.
List of Malayalam Films Awards: Here is a list of the Mollywood awards given to Malayalam films in various categories -
- National Film Awards
- Kerala State Film Awards
- International Film Festival of Kerala
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- Aravindan Puraskaram
- Asianet Film Awards
- Cinema Express Awards
- CPC Cine Awards
- Filmfare Awards South
- Vanitha Film Awards
- South Indian International Movie Awards
List of Film Production Companies in Mollywood:
- Aashirvad Cinemas
- Saneesh Dasan Studio
- Playhouse Motion Pictures
- Wayfarer Films
- Grand Productions
- Anwar Rasheed Entertainments (ARE)
- Friday Film House
- Maniyanpilla Raju Productions
- Lumiere Film Company
- August Cinemas
- Playhouse Release
- Dharmik films
- Adams World of Imagination
- Goodwill Entertainments
- Jubilee Productions
Sandalwood or Kannada Entertainment Industry:
Kannada cinema, commonly known as Sandalwood or Chandanavana, is the section of
Indian film that is devoted to the creation of motion pictures in the Kannada language.
An adaptation of the play "Mricchakatika" (Vasantsena) served as the basis for the first silent movie produced by the Kannada cinema industry in 1931.
The first talkie Kannada movie was Sati Sulochana (1934), which was directed by Y. V. Rao.
According to reports, the Kannada film industry ranked fourth in India in terms of gross domestic box office receipts from January to July 2022 with an 8% market share.
List of Kannada Films Awards: Here is a list of the Sandalwood awards given to Malayalam films in various categories -
List of Film Production Companies in Sandalwood:
Kannada cinema, commonly known as Sandalwood or Chandanavana, is the section of
Indian film that is devoted to the creation of motion pictures in the Kannada language. An adaptation of the play "Mricchakatika" (Vasantsena) served as the basis for the first silent movie produced by the Kannada cinema industry in 1931.
The first talkie Kannada movie was Sati Sulochana (1934), which was directed by Y. V. Rao.
According to reports, the Kannada film industry ranked fourth in India in terms of gross domestic box office receipts from January to July 2022 with an 8% market share.
List of Kannada Films Awards: Here is a list of the Sandalwood awards given to Malayalam films in various categories -
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- National Film Awards
- Karnataka State Film Awards
- Udaya Film Awards
- Suvarna Film Awards
- Bangalore International Film Festival
- Filmfare Awards South
- SIIMA Awards
- IIFA Utsavam
- Mirchi Music Awards South
- South Scope Awards
List of Film Production Companies in Sandalwood:
- Felis Creations
- Hombale Films
- Indo British Film Co
- Jayanna Combines
- Kanteerava Studios
- Lokesh Productions
- Miditech
- Paramvah Studios
- PRK Productions
- Pushkar Films
- Shree Devi Entertainers
Pollywood or Punjabi Entertainment Industry:
Often known as Pollywood, Punjabi cinema is a genre of Indian Cinema centered around
Amritsar and Mohali in the Indian state of Punjab.
"Daughters of Today", the first silent Punjabi film, was released in 1924 in Lahore.
As the first Punjabi talkie film, Heer Ranjha, originally titled Hoor Punjab, was produced by Hakim Ram Prasad in 1932.
List of Punjabi Films Awards: Here is a list of the Pollywood awards given to Punjabi films in various categories -
List of Film Production Companies in Pollywood:
Often known as Pollywood, Punjabi cinema is a genre of Indian Cinema centered around
Amritsar and Mohali in the Indian state of Punjab. "Daughters of Today", the first silent Punjabi film, was released in 1924 in Lahore.
As the first Punjabi talkie film, Heer Ranjha, originally titled Hoor Punjab, was produced by Hakim Ram Prasad in 1932.
List of Punjabi Films Awards: Here is a list of the Pollywood awards given to Punjabi films in various categories -
- Filmfare Awards
- PTC Punjabi Film Awards
- Brit Asia Film Awards
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award
- National Film Awards
List of Film Production Companies in Pollywood:
- Cine Heights
- Dream Reality Films
- Geet Mp3
- Humble Motion Pictures
- Inside Motion Pictures
- Naughty Men Productions
- Shri Narotam Ji Productions
- Studio 7 Production Canada & USA
- Music Pvt Ltd
- Vehli Janta Films
- Villagers Film Studio
- White Hill Productions
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