5-577: 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 . It was established by Telugu media tycoon Ramoji Rao in 1996. The Guardian described it as a "city within a city." In addition to its film production capabilities, Ramoji Film City serves as
10-608: A thematic holiday destination and popular tourist attraction. 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. 17°15′07″N 78°40′52″E / 17.252°N 78.681°E / 17.252; 78.681 Studio Too Many Requests If you report this error to
15-524: 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. Ramoji Film City, located on the outskirts of Hyderabad in Abdullapurmet , was conceived by Ramoji Rao . Designed to mirror the grand studios of Hollywood , it was envisioned as a comprehensive film production and thematic destination. On procuring
20-519: Is equipped with 47 sound stages and permanent sets, as well as a central kitchen serving the various film units. 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. It has the capacity to facilitate up to 15 shoots on any given day. In addition to its film production capabilities, Ramoji Film City serves as
25-456: 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. The first film shot at the studio was Maa Naannaku Pelli (1997). The film city features a wide array of sets, including forests, gardens, hotels, a railway station, an airport, apartment blocks, mansions, and workshops. It
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