Tamil · Culture & Society
திரைப்படம்
thiraippadam
Movie
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A film; Kollywood is Tamil cinema's world.
Example
நேற்று நல்ல திரைப்படம் பார்த்தோம்.
Yesterday we watched a good movie.
Etymology
'திரைப்படம்' (thiraippadam) is derived from 'திரை' (thirai) meaning screen or curtain, and 'படம்' (padam) meaning image or film. It reflects the modern era's adaptation of visual storytelling through cinema.
How & Where It’s Used
Used primarily in informal contexts when discussing movies and media. It is commonly spoken in casual conversations and is prevalent in written forms such as film reviews and articles.