Ramoji Film City is an integrated film studio facility located in Abdullahpurmet, Hyderabad, India. Spread over 2000acres (674 ha),[1][2] it is the largest film studio complex in the world[3][4][5] and as such has been certified by the Guinness World Records.[6] It was established by Telugu media tycoon Ramoji Rao in 1996.[7][8][1] The Guardian described Ramoji Film City as "city within a city."[3]
Ramoji Film City
Entrance to Ramoji Film City
Company type
Privately held company
Industry
Motion pictures
Founded
1996; 28 years ago
Founder
Ramoji Rao
Headquarters
Abdullahpurmet, Hyderabad, Telangana, India
Parent
Ramoji Group
Website
ramojifilmcity.com
Ramoji Film City Entrance
It is also a thematic holiday destination and a popular tourism and recreation centre, containing natural and artificial attractions including an amusement park. Around 1.5 million tourists visit the place every year.[9][5][7]