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| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motion pictures |
| Founded | 1996; 29 years ago (1996) |
| Founder | Cherukuri Ramoji Rao |
| Headquarters | , |
| Parent | Ramoji Group |
| Website | ramojifilmcity |
Ramoji Film City is an integrated film studio facility located right outside ofHyderabad,India. Spread over 2,000 acres (810 ha),[1] it is recognized as the world's largest film studio complex by theGuinness World Records.[2][3] Established in 1996 byTelugumedia proprietorRamoji Rao, it has been described as a "city within a city" byThe Guardian.[4]
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 15lakh (1.5 million) tourists visit the place every year.[5]
Ramoji Film City, located inAbdullapurmet on the outskirts of Hyderabad, was conceived byRamoji Rao, a businessman, media proprietor, and film producer.[1] Drawing inspiration from the grandeur ofHollywood 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 directorNitish 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 wasMaa Nannaku Pelli (1997).[8] According tolegends, this film city is built on the war ground of the Nizams and is haunted by the spirits of the soldiers who died here many years before.
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 47sound stages for indoor filming. Additional infrastructure include a central kitchen to support film crews.[3][10]
The film city features various entertainment facilities like Filmi Duniya, Wings (birds park), space tour, the wild west, Mahishmati sets forBahubali franchise,Chandramukhi sets, Fundusthan, butterfly garden, Kripalu caves, Chinese garden, Bhagavatham set, The godless temple, fake prison, Eureka fun place, Rajasthan palace sets, Mughal garden, Vrindavan garden, England sets, and the sets of airport, railway station etc. It creates a memorable moment to tourists.
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]
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 asBaahubali (2015) andBaahubali 2 (2017). Attracting nearly 15 lakh (1.5 million) 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]
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Ramoji Film City, which was built in Hyderabad in 1996 ....
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