A complete guide to Ramoji Film City Hyderabad

Is there anyone in today’s era who has never watched a movie? It’s incredible how movies impact our thinking and imagination. So, have you ever had a chance to see how these movies are actually made? That what happens behind the scenes. And how the actors seem to have supernatural powers. And how they perform such unimaginable stunts with super ease. How the majestic sets of movies like the Bahubali are created. Or how the extraordinary animation of Avatar movie moves and talks with such human precision? If you have ever wondered about any of these – visit the Ramoji Film City Hyderabad.

For, the Ramoji Film City Hyderabad will not only give you an exposure into how the fascinating world of movies happens. But, it will also combine that with a lot of fun rides, activities, delicious cuisines to enjoy and sci-fi experiences to have. So, on our own 4 days trip to Hyderabad, after exploring the old city of Hyderabad including the landmarks like Golkonda Fort and Charminar, we headed to Ramoji Film City Hyderabad on the next day.

PS: A trip to Ramoji Film City Hyderabad definitely takes one compete day. So, don’t club it with any other activity.

 

 

Why do you require a guide to Ramoji Film City Hyderabad

Ramoji Film City is vast. And just like Universal Studio Singapore, Disneyland Paris or Legoland Dubai, if you want to make the most of your day here, I highly recommend creating a rough plan. About what you would like to definitely not miss at the Ramoji Film City. And what is the order in which you will like to go through your rides etc.

You can use this post as a complete guide to Ramoji Film City Hyderabad. Here, you will find information on what are the zones in Ramoji Film City, in what order. And how best you can cover them, time to be spent in Ramoji Film City, parking, food. Or, other such facilities and everything else. So, lets get started.

An introduction to Ramoji Film City Hyderabad

Ramoji Film City Hyderabad is one of the largest film cities in the world. Established in 1991 by Ramoji Rao, it spans over 2,000 acres and serves as a major filmmaking hub for the Indian film industry, particularly for Telugu cinema. The film city features a variety of film sets, sound stages, and production facilities, making it a popular destination for filmmakers. In addition to film production, Ramoji Film City also offers guided tours for visitors, showcasing its elaborate sets, gardens, and attractions.

 

 

Timings of Ramoji Film City Hyderabad

Ramoji Film City is open for visitors from 9:00 am to 5:30 pm.

However, there are some other packages also available on their website like a dinner combo whose timing is from 2:00pm to 9:00pm.

PS: Just like Disneylands, Ramoji Film City has a starting parade and a closing ceremony. So, if you plan to visit here, try to be on time. So that you don’t miss the opening ceremony and closing parade at Ramoji Film City Hyderabad.

Entry tickets to Ramoji Film City Hyderabad

The entry ticket to Ramoji Film City Hyderabad is priced at :

Adults : INR 1350/- + Taxes

Kids (33 to 54 inches tall) : INR 1150/- + Taxes

The above charges are applicable for day tour package and Holiday Carnival Studio Tour. However, the charges for Holiday Carnival Star Experience are :

Adults : INR 2999/-

Kids : INR 2799/-

There is a family package also available at the time of this writing, the charges of which are :

Adults : INR 1199/-

Kids : INR 999/-

You can browse their different packages on the official website here.

PS: You can book the tickets online one or two days in advance if it’s not a peak holiday period. This way, you can avoid the queue at the ticket counter when you reach there. Keep a downloaded copy of the online tickets with the QR code of the ticket on your mobile phone. This will be scanned for you to enter the campus.

We booked our tickets to Ramoji Film City Hyderabad online after reaching Hyderabad, just one day in advance. However, if you are visiting during holiday periods like year end, dussehra etc. or on long weekends, perhaps booking your tickets a few days in advance will be good.

 

 

How to reach Ramoji Film City Hyderabad

There are two entries to Ramoji Film City Hyderabad. If you put “Ramoji Film City” on your map, you will enter from the back side.  From here, you need to go through some winding hill roads. And continue straight on the road to reach the front side where the actual parking ground is there. The parking is around 7-8km from the rear entry to Ramoji Film City.

If you put “Ramoji Film City Parking” in your map, you will enter from the main gate. There is a huge parking area on the right side of the main entryway. And the ticket counters on the left side. From besides the ticket counters, there is an entry inside the Ramoji Film City Studio and Park.

PS: If you are coming for only day tour of Ramoji Film City, put “Ramoji Film City Parking” in your map.

But, if you are staying inside Ramoji Film City campus overnight in a hotel, you can direct put the hotel name in the map and reach your hotel. From here, you can enquire with the hotel and get a direct pickup to the Ramoji Film City Studio. This way, you will avoid the whole crowd and queue at the entry gate to Ramoji Film City.

Staying overnight in Ramoji Film City campus has several advantages. Let me list them later in this blog as I talk briefly about our stay at Hotel Tara, Ramoji Film City Hyderabad.

Entry to Ramoji Film City Studio

If you have your tickets booked online, you can directly proceed to the entry gates to Ramoji Film City. But, if not, then you will first need to get your tickets from the ticket counter.

Once at the entry gate, you will probably find queues, the length of which depends on the time of day you reach here. Try to come as early and close to the opening time as possible. This way, you will be able to avoid most of the crowd at the queue. We reached a little late. Thus, it took us almost 20-30 mins in the queue.

While admitting you inside, your ticket will be scanned. And baggage check also happens here. Outside food is strictly not allowed. If there’s any restricted item in your baggage, you can rent a locker near the entry gates. And put your stuff here.

PS: If you are staying inside the campus overnight, then you can carry your luggage directly to the hotel. And leave it at your hotel. While you enjoy your tour of Ramoji Film City. This way, you need not go through the hassle of baggage check and entry queue.

After passing through the entry gate, we got into another queue. This one is for bus. Buses comply continuously from the entry gate to the main gate of Ramoji Film City Studio where the zones of the film studio start.

Zones & Activities at Ramoji Film City

Ramoji Film City is divided into several zones, each designed for different aspects of filmmaking and entertainment. Some of the key zones include:

Sci-fi zone

It is an imaginative and futuristic area designed to captivate visitors with its innovative attractions and experiences inspired by science fiction. offers a range of thrilling rides that take visitors on exhilarating journeys through space and time. These rides often incorporate advanced technology and special effects to create immersive experiences that feel like stepping into a sci-fi movie.

There is a movie magic, a space ride, and an action-adventure set where they show how exactly action scenes are filmed. And sound effects are produced.

Visitors can also engage in interactive exhibits and simulations that allow them to explore futuristic concepts, such as virtual reality experiences, augmented reality games, and hands-on science demonstrations.

Entertainment Zone

This zone offers various attractions, including live shows, theme parks, and recreational activities for visitors. It often hosts events and performances. After visiting Sci-Fi Zone, next you can come to entertainment zone. Here, there are several rides for kids and adults and few activity centres. Also, this is like the central part from where buses depart to rest of the zones. You can board a bus from here. And start your journey to other zones.

Film Production Zone

This area includes various film sets, sound stages, and production facilities where movies are shot. It features replicas of famous landmarks and diverse settings. In this zone, we saw the following in this sequence –

European themed Fountain

Like the one we saw on our trip to Rome.

Themed streets

Streets like a street depicting an Indian village setup. With front elevation of village houses.

Gardens

We first encountered a beautifully landscaped garden that features intricate fountains, lush greenery, and stunning floral displays, making it a popular location for romantic scenes and song sequences. The guide told us that the flowers in this garden are changed overnight as per the filming requirement!!

And then there is a garden which is a replica of Brindavan Garden Mysore.

The set of a jail

The Palace set

This grand set mimics the opulence of royal palaces and is often used for historical dramas and period films. The intricate architecture and lavish interiors provide a stunning backdrop for filmmakers.

A Train station

The film city includes a train station set that can be used for various narratives, from romantic encounters to thrilling chase scenes. It features a platform, tracks, and a vintage train, adding authenticity to the scenes shot here.

Complete set of the famous Bahubali movie

Alongside this set also lies a Bahubali Restaurant. When we visited here, it had a special offer running on biryani – if you are able to finish their jumbo combo platter, your meal would be on the house.

European Street

A street representing European streets, again, with front elevation of houses.

The Fantasy Set

Located inside European Street, this area is designed for fantasy films, featuring whimsical structures, vibrant colors, and imaginative landscapes. It’s a favorite for filmmakers looking to create magical and otherworldly scenes. For example, we saw here how movies like Avatar are filmed using simulation techniques. And we also got inserted in a scene wherein our background was from USA.

The Hospital and Airport

A building, which has featured in several movies. It has the representation of a hospital from one side. And an airport from the other side. It also has an airplane on the sets !! Which you can climb and sit into.  This set is frequently used for shooting scenes that require an airport backdrop, complete with planes and baggage handling areas.

Adventure and rides Zone

In between the above zones there is an adventure and rides zone. We skipped this zone. Since, we have done similar rides in other places. Like a zip-lining on our trip to Meghalaya. So, we mostly wanted to keep our experience to the unique offerings of Ramoji Film City that we have not experienced elsewhere.

This zone provides rides and activities like paintball, zorbing, ATV rides, archery, bungee jumping, and ziplining. And then there is a small adventure park that also provides roller coaster rides, both dry and wet like Wonderla, Bangalore.

Parks & Gardens Zone

After visiting the above, we proceeded to the parks and gardens zone. First, there is a Mughal themed garden here. On top of which is a stage for dance performances. Here, we watched live performance of Rajasthani folk dance. This reminded me of my several visits of Rajasthan and particularly the artist performances that we saw in Shilpgram Udaipur during our 4 days trip to Udaipur Rajasthan.

From here, you get a bird’s eye view of the whole of Ramoji Film City.

Also, there is a Rajasthani Themed restaurant here. Where we had our late lunch – chats, puri and chole etc. Food was good.

After finishing lunch, we proceeded to the Japanese Garden. Made on Japanese theme, this garden is very well manicured. With a water stream running in the middle. Where you can walk in the stream or just relax by it dipping your leg in the water. There are several small bridges across the stream and Japanese style gazebos which are perfect for clicking those memorable pictures.

Eco Park Zone

Last but not the least, we arrived at the eco zone. This zone features several interesting places like –

A butterfly park in which there are hundreds of species of butterflies.

Birds park that features different varieties of birds – both migrant and local. And an artificial waterfall.

Some reptiles and other animals like how we had seen in the Shimoga Zoo & Safari Park on our recent trip to Shimoga. The area is better maintained than most of the regular zoos that I have been to in India. It reminded me of Singapore Zoo and Mysore Zoo – two of the best zoo we have visited with our kids.

Back to the entertainment zone

From the eco park zone, we started back to the main zone – entertainment zone. It was around 5:00pm in the evening when we arrived here. The rides had opened by this time. And everything was in full swing – snack carts, kids rides, elders rides. The atmosphere was all charged up. And it was nothing short of a fare!! After staying here for sometime, we boarded a bus to our hotel. Also, from here, you can get bus to the main gate of the park.

PS: Each of the zone has one or more restaurants, restrooms and drinking water facilities.

You can have lunch or refreshments as per your convenience. We had light snacks from a snack shop while visiting the first mythological set. And then finally, we had a late lunch around 4:00pm at the Rajasthani Themed Restaurant. Keeping yourself hydrated is especially important, when its hot outside. So always keep a bottle of water with you. And you can drink packaged coconut water, lime water and fruit juices from time to time.

How to communicate from one zone to another at Ramoji Film City

Ramoji Film City has eco-friendly open buses that commute between different zones. The bus will drop you in front of specific attractions. And after exploring the attractions, you can again come back to the same point. Where you can board the next bus to the next point. The frequency of these buses is very good. So that you almost never have to wait for one. So, hopping from point to point is very convenient and stress free.

PS: the first bus is also provided with a guide who will brief you about the whole theme park and also help you recognise various movie sets, gardens etc. that you pass through.

General Tips on visiting Ramoji Film City Hyderabad

What is the best time to visit Ramoji Film City Hyderabad

Winter months of November to February will be best to visit Ramoji Film City Hyderabad. During these months, the days are pleasantly warm. And evenings are breezy and cold. However, avoid the peak summer months as it gets very hot.

In fact, when we visited here in the month of August, it was partially cloudy that day. But when the sun was out and about, it was very hot. And hence difficult to walk around under open sky.

What to carry to Ramoji Film City Hyderabad

Carry a change of cloths with you if you plan to take the wet rides.

Wear comfortable full sleeve cloths and walking shoes. As, it will help you prevent tanning and sunburns. Apply plenty of sunscreen lotion and don’t forget your sunglasses. Also wear a hat that will protect you from the sun. And carry an umbrella as well.

You must either carry your water bottle with you and keep refilling it. Or, buy water bottles from refreshment stalls while inside Ramoji Film City Hyderabad.

You can carry light snacks – both packaged or homemade, with you. As well as fruits. But cooked food is not allowed. We carried some cooked rice and dal with us for our younger kid. As she is a picky eater. But, inspite of requesting, they didn’t allow us to carry that small amount of food for the kid. Perhaps, baby food would be allowed for younger babies.

If you are traveling with babies and toddlers, you can either bring your own stroller. Or, rent one from near the entry.

Also, you can carry your general electronic gadgets like cameras, mobile phones, chargers etc.

There’s a comprehensive list of items not to carry to Ramoji Film City Hyderabad on their website. So, do check it out.

Staying on the campus of Ramoji Film City Hyderabad

There are several hotels available to stay on the campus of Ramoji Film City Hyderabad. Many of these hotels serve as accommodation to movie stars when they are shooting over several days at Ramoji Film City. And these hotels are open to general public as well. So, you can book a room. And stay overnight here. There are several advantages of staying on the campus inside Ramoji Film City Hyderabad.

Advantages of staying overnight at Ramoji Film City

• You can stay longer inside the park since you don’t have to travel far at the end of the day.
• It saves commute time at the end of the day. And also, after getting tired exploring the Ramoji Film City, you can quickly check-in into your hotel and relax.
• You can park your vehicle in your hotel campus instead of leaving it in the general parking area of Ramoji Film City Theme Park.
• Also, you can dump your luggage in the hotel. So, you don’t have to go through a luggage screening in the Ramoji Film City Theme Park.
• At night, you get a wonderful view of the Ramoji Film City from your hotel. Taking a night walk on the streets is also quiet a romantic experience.

Hotel Tara and Hotel Sitara are two of the most famous hotels inside Ramoji Film City Campus. There are other hotels also present. Other hotels include Greens Inn, Shantiniketan Hotel, Sahara Hotel and Vasundhara villa.

We stayed at Hotel Tara in Ramoji Film City. The rooms were small but neat and clean. There is a good on premises restaurant also. And the staff was particularly very courteous. They even packed us our breakfast as we were leaving very early the next day.

Overall, our experience visiting Ramoji Film City Hyderabad

We had a very good time at Ramoji Film City all in all. We were able to cover most of the part of the park except the adventure zone and wet rides. And had a cozy stay end of the day at hotel Tara. I particularly liked the movie making sessions that we saw. Which helps educate the kids and ignorants on how exactly the movies are made. It helps them differentiate between the real life and movies. And also inculcates the understanding that movies are just for entertainment. So, not everything shown in movies is real. In fact, there are a lot of tricks applied to get the special effects, stunts and other such scenes in the movies. Which really helps educate people.

What would I do differently when visiting here again

A few things that I would have done differently, had I known more about Ramoji Film City Hyderabad, include –

• Either start early to Ramoji Film City Hyderabad. And reach here by 9:00am to make the most of your time. Or, split your trip over two days. To cover everything without rushing through.
• First reach the hotel and dump the luggage there. And take admissions to the main theme park via your hotel. Which saves you a lot of time in waiting queues. And also enhances your overall experience. You can talk with your hotel the day before to know the exact time the buses come and pick guests from the hotel.
• Carry a change of cloths for wet rides.
• Use fast pass. The concept of fast pass is very similar to Disneylands and Universal Studios. Wherein you get to stand in a shorter queue and faster entry to rides and sets if you have a fast pass with you.

Conclusion

Overall it was a great experience. As we speak, the Ramoji Film City is still expanding. We could see parts which are still under construction. So, hopefully we will again visit here sometimes in future. Wherein we can also cover the places and rides that we couldn’t this time. However, it’s definitely worth visiting Ramoji Film City for one day if you are planning a trip to Hyderabad.

 

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