Ramoji Film City is an integrated film studio facility located in Hyderabad, India. Spread over 674 hectares (1,666 acres), it holds the title of the largest film studio complex in the world, as certified by the Guinness World Records.[1][2] It was established by Telugu media tycoon Ramoji Rao in 1996. The Guardian described it as a "city within a city."[3]
Entrance to Ramoji Film City | |
| Company type | Privately held company |
|---|---|
| Industry | Motion pictures |
| Founded | 1996 |
| Founder | Ramoji Rao |
| Headquarters | , |
| Parent | Ramoji Group |
| Website | ramojifilmcity |
In addition to its film production capabilities, Ramoji Film City serves as a thematic holiday destination and popular tourist attraction. It includes a variety of natural and artificial attractions, including an amusement park. Around 1.5 million tourists visit the place every year.[4]
History
editRamoji Film City, located on the outskirts of Hyderabad in Abdullapurmet, was conceived by Ramoji Rao.[5] Designed to mirror the grand studios of Hollywood, it was envisioned as a comprehensive film production and thematic destination.[6] On procuring the land, Ramoji Rao signed art director Nitish Roy to design the complex. The land, initially comprising jungles and mountainous terrain, was preserved during construction, with minimal alteration to the natural environment.[7] The first film shot at the studio was Maa Naannaku Pelli (1997).[8]
Studio facilities
editThe film city features a wide array of sets, including forests, gardens, hotels, a railway station, an airport, apartment blocks, mansions, and workshops.[9] It is equipped with 47 sound stages and permanent sets, as well as a central kitchen serving the various film units.[2][10] The facility also includes six hotels and provides transportation within the site via vintage buses and AC coaches. Ramoji Film City employs approximately 1,200 staff members and 8,000 agents, handling about 400-500 films annually in various Indian languages.[9] It has the capacity to facilitate up to 15 shoots on any given day.[9]
Tourism
editIn addition to its film production capabilities, Ramoji Film City serves as a thematic holiday destination and popular tourist attraction.[6] It includes a variety of natural and artificial attractions, including an amusement park and film sets from major productions such as Baahubali: The Beginning (2015) and Baahubali 2: The Conclusion (2017). The facility attracts approximately 1.5 million visitors each year, offering a diverse range of experiences from visiting film sets to enjoying amusement rides.[11][4][9]
Gallery
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Ramoji Film City
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A railway Station set inside Ramoji Film City, which was used in the movie, Chennai Express
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A statue of the character "Bhallaladeva" from the Baahubali films in Ramoji Film City
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Burasura at Fundustan fun area at Ramoji Film City
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Photo from Eureka fun place at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad
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Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad - views from Ramoji Film City
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Dilse Restaurant at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad
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Baahubali film set in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, India
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Film sets in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, India
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Railway station platform set in Ramoji Film City
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Film sets in Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, India
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A view from Main Fun area of Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad
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Mock of Rajastan Palace
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Historical Bhagavatam set in Ramoji Film City
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The Vrindavan garden setting in Ramoji Film city Hyderabad
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Ramoji Film City - Mughal Garden - Brindavan
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Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad - views from Ramoji Film City
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Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad - views from Ramoji Film City
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Mughal gardens at Ramoji Film City
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The creation of England in the picturesque city of Ramoji Film City
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Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, India
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Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad - views from Ramoji Film City
See also
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edit- ^ "Survey of world's biggest film facilities". The Hollywood Reporter. 30 August 2007. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ a b "Largest film studio". Guinness World Records. Retrieved 2 January 2021.
- ^ Reith-Banks, Tash (29 January 2019). "Tollywood confidential: inside the world's biggest film city". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved 25 June 2020.
- ^ a b Iyer, Pico (7 February 2012). "In India, the World's Largest Movie Studio—and Its Colorful Films". Vanity Fair. Retrieved 13 August 2022.
- ^ "About us - Ramoji Film City". Ramoji Film City. Retrieved 3 September 2017.
- ^ a b Nathan, Archana (6 February 2018). "At Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, everything is about show business (and not just for filmmakers)". Scroll. Retrieved 1 May 2018.
- ^ Reddem, Appaji (4 March 2022). "Is Telugu cinema set for a change of scene Hyderabad to Visakhapatnam?". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
Ramoji Film City, which was built in Hyderabad in 1996 ....
- ^ Dasagrandhi, Madhuri (8 July 2018). "Where the magic gets unfolded". Telangana Today. Archived from the original on 2 November 2019. Retrieved 3 December 2022.
- ^ a b c d Reddem, Appaji (4 March 2022). "Is Telugu cinema set for a change of scene?". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 12 September 2022.
- ^ "Ramoji Film City sets record". Business Line. 3 August 2005. Archived from the original on 13 December 2012. Retrieved 10 January 2012.
- ^ "Ramoji Film City may lose land to ORR - Hyderabad - City". The Times of India. 6 July 2006. Archived from the original on 11 August 2011. Retrieved 6 September 2010.