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Telugu Cinema industry is the first largest in the world in terms of number of movies made in a year and second largest in terms of infrastructure. The state of Andhra Pradesh has the highest number of cinema halls in India.

The IMAX theater in Hyderabad has a few world records to its credit. The industry has earned several Guinness records, including nods for the most films directed by male and female directors, the most films produced by a person and for having the largest film studio in the world. In addition, actor Brahmanandam recently got a Guinness Record for acting in the highest number of films (750) in a single language, and was awarded the prestigious Padma Shree for his contribution to Telugu cinema.

The Telugu cinema industry is based in the state of Andhra Pradesh in India. The Telugu film industry produces the most significant films every year in India, with about 245 films produced in 2006. Popular movies tend to open during the three festive/holiday seasons of the region: Sankranthi, Ugadi, and Dussera. In 2004, total revenue for the Sankranthi season was around Rs. 1.5 billion (US$37 million, as of July 17, 2007). There are number of TV channels (Teja TV etc.,) dedicated exclusively to feature programs related to Telugu movies.

Currently, about 150 Telugu films are released every year with approximately 3 productions every week. Just like any other cinema industry, the Telugu film industry produces all genres of cinema. In 2005, the annual turnover reached Rs.2,550 crores on ticket sales of 160 crores.Popular movies tend to open during the three festive/holiday seasons of the region: Sankranti, Summer, and Dusshera. In 2004, the industry made around Rs. 1.5 Billion (150 Crores) during the Sankranthi season greater than that of the Bollywood industry.There are at least three TV channels that are dedicated exclusively to feature programs related to Telugu movies.

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