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100
Name the first Telugu movie to win a National Film Award.
Mala Pilla (1938)
100
Name the composer of the chartbuster album Arya (2004)
Devi sri Prasad
100
What are the six main religions that exist?
Hinduism, Islam, christianity, sikhism, buddhism, jainism.
100
In Linga Purana, a story about the origin of the Sri Chakra involves a celestial conflict. Which two gods were directly involved in this conflict?
Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu
100
Which movie was the first Telugu film to win the National Award for Best Feature Film?
Sankarabharanam
200
Which movie marked the debut of Akkineni Nageswara Rao in a lead role?
Dharmapatni (1941)
200
Name the lesser-known lyricist from the movie Nuvve Nuvve
Sirivennela Seetharama Sastry
200
In ancient Andhra Pradesh, what is the name of the historical text, composed in the 12th century, which discusses the mythology and sacred geography of the Tirumala hills?
Tiruppavai (by Andal)
200
What is Lakshmi the goddess?
wealth, fortune, prosperity,
200
Which Telugu film, holds the record for the longest-ever theatrical run in a single theater, lasting over 700 days in a specific theater in Hyderabad?
Sri Krishnarjuna Yuddham(1985)
300
In which movie did Savitri play a dual role of a mother and daughter, earning her critical acclaim?
Mooga Manasulu
300
Which Telugu movie introduced the highly experimental “reverse recording technique” for the song Aakasam Lo Oka Tara in 1988?
Swarna Kamalam
300
The Kuchipudi dance tradition was prominently highlighted in the Telugu movie, directed by K. Viswanath?
Swarna Kamalam
300
According to an ancient text, what was the name of Ayyappa’s mother, and what specific divine quality did she possess that made Ayyappa immortal?
Mahishi, and she had the power of eternal youth and purity
300
a Telugu film was the first to be shot entirely outside India in Europe and was a major international success.Which film was it, and where was the primary location for the shooting?
Raja(1997) filmed in switzerland
400
Which 1990 movie, became the first Telugu film to gross over ₹10 crores worldwide?
Jagadeka Veerudu Athiloka Sundari
400
In which movie did S. Janaki’s soulful rendition of a lullaby win her a National Film Award?
Sithara (Aakasa Desana song)
400
The Veerabhadra temple at Lepakshi is a major example of Vijayanagara architecture. Which rare technique of painting, was employed in the frescoes of the Lepakshi temple?
Panchaloha (Five-metal technique) painting
400
In a rare mythological tale found in the Telugu Bhagavata Purana, the curse of Kali is described as a transformation of a revered sage into a demon. Which sage is transformed?
Brahmarishi Durvasa
400
Which Telugu actor was the first to have a multiple-record contract with a single studio in the 2000s, making him the highest-paid star in the Telugu industry during that period?
Pavan Kalyan
500
a) Samuthirakani
b)Harsha Vardhan
c)Joy Badlani
Samuthirakani
500
Name the song composed by Ilaiyaraaja, which features a rare combination of the veena and the electric guitar.
Tarali Radha Thanedi
500
What is the name of the ancient and traditional practice, still performed in some rural Telugu areas, where women perform an intricate dance with clay pots on their heads, celebrating fertility and harvest cycles?
Muddu Pellikuthuru (related to Bommala Koluvu)
500
According to ancient Telugu traditions, Lord Venkateshwara was said to have taken the form of a Matsya (fish) to protect the Vedas from a deluge. What is the name of the sage who assisted in this unique avatar?
Sage Suka
500
In 2021, a Telugu movie broke the record for the most number of international distributors for a regional film. Which film was it?
RRR