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Telugu cinema

Okay, sweetie, so Telugu cinema is movies that are made in a language called Telugu. This language is spoken by many people who live in a place called Andhra Pradesh, which is a state in India.

When people make Telugu movies, they usually follow a story with actors who pretend to be different characters. They use special cameras and equipment to film the actors as they act out the story, and then they put all the parts together to make the movie.

Just like with English movies, there are different kinds of Telugu movies – some are funny, some are sad, some are scary, and some are romantic. People love to watch these movies at home, in theaters, or on TV.

Some of the most famous actors and actresses in Telugu movies are like grown-up stars, just as you might know from Hollywood movies. People even have their favorite Telugu movie stars, just like how you might have your favorite Disney princess.

So, that's Telugu cinema, honey – a bunch of movies made in Telugu language for people who live in Andhra Pradesh, India.