Top Qs
Timeline
Chat
Perspective
Ramoji Film City
Film studio complex in India From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Remove ads
Ramoji Film City is an integrated film studio facility located in Hyderabad, India. Spread over 2,000 acres (810 ha),[1] it is recognized as the world's largest film studio complex by the Guinness World Records.[2][3] Established in 1996 by Telugu media proprietor Ramoji Rao, it has been described as a "city within a city" by The Guardian.[4]
Remove ads
In addition to serving as a major hub for film production, Ramoji Film City is a popular thematic holiday destination, featuring a mix of natural landscapes, artificial sets, and an amusement park. Around 15 Lakh tourists visit the place every year.[5]
Remove ads
History
Ramoji Film City, located in Abdullapurmet on the outskirts of Hyderabad, was conceived by Ramoji Rao, a businessman, media proprietor, and film producer.[1] Drawing inspiration from the grandeur of Hollywood studios, it was envisioned as a state-of-the-art facility for film production and a thematic destination for visitors.[6]
Following the acquisition of land, Ramoji Rao commissioned art director Nitish Roy to design the complex. The site, which originally featured jungles and rugged terrain, was developed with a focus on preserving its natural environment and ecological features.[7]
The first film to be entirely shot at Ramoji Film City was Maa Nannaku Pelli (1997).[8]
Remove ads
Studio facilities
The film city encompasses a wide range of sets and production facilities designed to cater to various filmmaking requirements. The site includes permanent sets such as forests, gardens, mansions, apartment blocks, hotels, a railway station, and an airport,[9] as well as 47 sound stages for indoor filming. Additional infrastructure include a central kitchen to support film crews.[3][10]
The facility is equipped with six hotels and provides internal transportation via vintage buses and air-conditioned coaches. Employing approximately 1,200 staff members and 8,000 agents, Ramoji Film City handles around 400–500 film productions annually across multiple Indian languages.[9] It can accommodate up to 15 simultaneous shoots.[9]
Remove ads
Tourism
Beyond its role in film production, Ramoji Film City is a major tourist destination, featuring both natural and artificial attractions.[6] Key elements include an amusement park, gardens, and film sets from notable productions such as Baahubali (2015) and Baahubali 2 (2017). Attracting nearly 15 Lakh visitors annually, the facility offers a range of experiences, including tours of film sets and thematic zones. The site is designed to provide a blend of entertainment and insight into the filmmaking process.[11][5][9]
Gallery
A view from Ramoji Film City
A railway station set used in the film Chennai Express
Statue of Bhallaladeva from Baahubali franchise
Burasura at Fundustan fun area
Eureka fun place
Views from Ramoji Film City
Dil Se Restaurant
Baahubali film set
Film sets
Railway station platform set
Film sets
A view from Main Fun area
Mock of a Rajasthan palace
Historical Bhagavatam set
Vrindavan gardens setting
Mughal Garden
Views from Ramoji Film City
Views from Ramoji Film City
Mughal Garden
A set of England
Ramoji Film City
Ramoji Film City
.JPG)
.jpg)
.JPG)
.jpg)
.JPG)
.JPG)
.JPG)
Remove ads
See also
References
External links
Wikiwand - on
Seamless Wikipedia browsing. On steroids.
Remove ads