Tamil cinema has its roots in the early 20th century, with the first Tamil film, "Keechaka Vadham," being released in 1918. However, it wasn't until the 1950s that Tamil cinema started to gain popularity, with films like "Rangon Radha" (1956) and "Madhumati" (1958) becoming huge hits. The 1960s and 1970s saw the rise of legendary actors like M.G.R. (Mani Goda Raj) and Sivaji Ganesan, who are still regarded as two of the greatest actors in Tamil cinema.
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Tamil cinema has a diverse range of films across various genres. Here are some of the most popular genres:
became the first "talkie," marking a shift toward musical dramas and mythological epics.