| Telugu Cinema industry is the first largest in the | | | | seasons of the region: Sankranthi, Ugadi, and Dussera. |
| world in terms of number of movies made in a year | | | | In 2004, total revenue for the Sankranthi season |
| and second largest in terms of infrastructure. The | | | | was around Rs. 1.5 billion (US$37 million, as of July 17, |
| state of Andhra Pradesh has the highest number of | | | | 2007). There are number of TV channels (Teja TV |
| cinema halls in India. | | | | etc.,) dedicated exclusively to feature programs |
| The IMAX theater in Hyderabad has a few world | | | | related to Telugu movies. |
| records to its credit. The industry has earned several | | | | Currently, about 150 Telugu films are released every |
| Guinness records, including nods for the most films | | | | year with approximately 3 productions every week. |
| directed by male and female directors, the most films | | | | Just like any other cinema industry, the Telugu film |
| produced by a person and for having the largest film | | | | industry produces all genres of cinema. In 2005, the |
| studio in the world. In addition, actor Brahmanandam | | | | annual turnover reached Rs.2,550 crores on ticket |
| recently got a Guinness Record for acting in the | | | | sales of 160 crores.Popular movies tend to open |
| highest number of films (750) in a single language, and | | | | during the three festive/holiday seasons of the |
| was awarded the prestigious Padma Shree for his | | | | region: Sankranti, Summer, and Dusshera. In 2004, |
| contribution to Telugu cinema. | | | | the industry made around Rs. 1.5 Billion (150 Crores) |
| The Telugu cinema industry is based in the state of | | | | during the Sankranthi season greater than that of the |
| Andhra Pradesh in India. The Telugu film industry | | | | Bollywood industry.There are at least three TV |
| produces the most significant films every year in | | | | channels that are dedicated exclusively to feature |
| India, with about 245 films produced in 2006. Popular | | | | programs related to Telugu movies. |
| movies tend to open during the three festive/holiday | | | | |