
Ramoji Film City
This place leaves one of the strongest impressions in Hyderabad.
Ramoji Film City is recognized by Guinness World Records as the world's largest film production center: its territory spans about 1,666 acres, roughly the size of a small town.
Here lies the heart of Tollywood, the South Indian film industry in the Telugu language. Most people know only Bollywood, but it's Tollywood that gave the world masterpieces like "Baahubali" and "RRR", films that amazed not only India but international audiences as well.
Tollywood is noticeably different from the familiar Bollywood style: less saccharine romance, more dynamism, action sequences, atmospheric sets, and realistic special effects. This is cinema with a different pace and different energy, and walking through Ramoji Film City helps you understand why this industry is growing so rapidly and why its films are becoming global hits.
What to expect:
- Studio tours with filming in progress
- Behind-the-scenes tours showing how sets and special effects are created
- Stunt shows with live action, motorcycles, and explosions
- Themed parks with attractions
- Cultural performances featuring dance and music from different Indian states
- Bird park and butterfly garden
- Japanese gardens and bonsai collections with over 150 specimens
- Various exhibitions and entertainment zones
Important information:
- Entry costs approximately 1,550 rupees (prices may vary, but the price is right for what's included)
- The price includes all shows, tours, parks, and activities
- You'll get around the grounds by special shuttles that run all day; it's physically impossible to see everything on foot. This truly is a city in scale.
- Arrive early when it opens for maximum time to explore: the program is packed, and arriving later in the day means you'll simply miss the most interesting parts
A cinematic empire on a world scale
