A Discourse Analysis Of Tamil Film Content: Reference To Sports Concepts

Abstract

Cinema is the most powerful form of art in the present world. It can help people understand themselves, society, and culture. Tamil Nadu has a rich tradition of producing movies across various genres, and the current state of this industry is highly commendable. This study focuses on the impact of Tamil sports movies on society, comparing the viewpoints of sports and non-sports audiences, and identifying the factors that influence them. We conducted this research with ten individuals from non-sports backgrounds and ten athletes using an unstructured interview methodology. People generally believe that sports movies encourage young people to play sports. However, the truth is that sports movies do not influence individuals to participate in sports; instead, they serve as a source of motivation. Dialogues, positive climax, and conflict-solving methods are some of the elements that create such motivation.