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Kollywood

British  
/ ˈkɒlɪˌwʊd /

noun

  1. informal the Tamil-language film industry, based at Kodambakkam in S India

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Etymology

Origin of Kollywood

C20: a blend of Kodambakkam + Hollywood ; compare Bollywood

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Bypassing the starry entertainments of Bollywood — and Tollywood, Kollywood and Mollywood — the festival offers documentaries and features with a decidedly independent spirit.

From New York Times • Oct. 21, 2012

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