Casting for Tollywood Films

Description: This quiz tests your knowledge about the casting process for Tollywood films, the Telugu-language film industry based in Hyderabad, India.
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Which of the following actors is known as the 'Megastar' of Tollywood?

  1. Chiranjeevi

  2. Nandamuri Taraka Rama Rao

  3. Akkineni Nageswara Rao

  4. S. V. Ranga Rao


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Chiranjeevi is widely regarded as the 'Megastar' of Tollywood due to his immense popularity and successful career spanning over four decades.

Who is the highest-paid actor in Tollywood as of 2023?

  1. Mahesh Babu

  2. Prabhas

  3. NTR Jr.

  4. Ram Charan


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Prabhas is currently the highest-paid actor in Tollywood, with a reported remuneration of over 100 crores per film.

Which actress is known as the 'Lady Superstar' of Tollywood?

  1. Samantha Ruth Prabhu

  2. Kajal Aggarwal

  3. Anushka Shetty

  4. Nayanthara


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Nayanthara is often referred to as the 'Lady Superstar' of Tollywood due to her successful career and popularity among audiences.

Which casting director is known for his work in several successful Tollywood films, including 'Baahubali' and 'RRR'?

  1. Prasad Devineni

  2. Suresh Selvarajan

  3. Venkat Prabu

  4. Mukesh Chhabra


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Prasad Devineni is a renowned casting director in Tollywood, known for his work in blockbuster films such as 'Baahubali' and 'RRR'.

Which Tollywood film holds the record for the highest opening day collection?

  1. Saaho

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. Rangasthalam

  4. Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Saaho, starring Prabhas and Shraddha Kapoor, holds the record for the highest opening day collection in Tollywood, grossing over 100 crores on its first day.

Which Tollywood film was the first to be shot entirely in the United States?

  1. Attarintiki Daredi

  2. Mirchi

  3. Dookudu

  4. Magadheera


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Attarintiki Daredi, starring Pawan Kalyan and Samantha Ruth Prabhu, was the first Tollywood film to be shot entirely in the United States.

Which Tollywood film was the first to be released simultaneously in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi?

  1. Baahubali: The Beginning

  2. Eega

  3. Magadheera

  4. Gabbar Singh


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baahubali: The Beginning, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, was the first Tollywood film to be released simultaneously in Telugu, Tamil, and Hindi.

Which Tollywood film was the first to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film?

  1. Sankarabharanam

  2. Swathi Muthyam

  3. Seethamma Vakitlo Sirimalle Chettu

  4. Eega


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Sankarabharanam, directed by K. Viswanath, was the first Tollywood film to win the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in 1980.

Which Tollywood film was the first to be selected as India's official entry for the Academy Awards?

  1. Mother India

  2. Pather Panchali

  3. Salaam Bombay!

  4. Eega


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Tollywood film to be selected as India's official entry for the Academy Awards in 1957.

Which Tollywood film was the first to be dubbed into multiple Indian languages?

  1. Mughal-e-Azam

  2. Sholay

  3. Deewaar

  4. Baahubali: The Beginning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mughal-e-Azam, directed by K. Asif, was the first Tollywood film to be dubbed into multiple Indian languages, including Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.

Which Tollywood film was the first to be released in IMAX format?

  1. Baahubali: The Beginning

  2. Baahubali 2: The Conclusion

  3. RRR

  4. Saaho


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Baahubali: The Beginning, directed by S. S. Rajamouli, was the first Tollywood film to be released in IMAX format.

Which Tollywood film was the first to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival?

  1. Pather Panchali

  2. Salaam Bombay!

  3. Eega

  4. Baahubali: The Beginning


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, was the first Tollywood film to be screened at the Cannes Film Festival in 1955.

Which Tollywood film was the first to be nominated for an Academy Award?

  1. Mother India

  2. Pather Panchali

  3. Salaam Bombay!

  4. Eega


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Mother India, directed by Mehboob Khan, was the first Tollywood film to be nominated for an Academy Award in 1958.

Which Tollywood film was the first to win an Academy Award?

  1. Mother India

  2. Pather Panchali

  3. Salaam Bombay!

  4. Eega


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Pather Panchali, directed by Satyajit Ray, was the first Tollywood film to win an Academy Award in 1956.

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