Jesudoss Perianayagam
1. Introduction A.Cinema as an aesthetic art B.Indian cinema C.Cinema in Tamil Nadu 2. Origins of Tamil Cinema A.Language B.Drama C.Music in Tamil drama D.Loud voice culture in Tamil cinema 3. History of Tamil Cinema A.Extent of Tamil cinema B.A brief history of Tamil cinema C.Technology and industry D.Kollywood:Center of the Tamil cinema industry 4. Film Distribution 5. Cinema Production as Cultural Commodity in Tamil Nadu 6. Consumption A.Socio-demographic factors in consumption B.Visual culture as mass consumption C.Youth as consumers D.Gender identities in cinema consumption 7. Cinema and Social Change in Tamil Nadu A.Knowlegde change B.Cinema technology and cultural change in Tamil Nadu C.Cinema technology and political changes in Tamil Nadu 8. Cinema and Identity A.Cultural identities B.Religious identity C.National identity D.Cultural narrative in Tamil cinema 9. Conclusion