Telugu cinema has a long and storied history, dating back to the early 20th century. With the first Telugu film, "Bhishma Pratigna," released in 1921, the industry has come a long way. Today, Tollywood is one of the largest film industries in India, producing over 100 films annually. The industry has given us iconic stars like N.T. Rama Rao, Akkineni Nageswara Rao, and more recently, actors like Mahesh Babu, Allu Arjun, and Ram Charan.