Ramoji Film City
57 people recommend, 28 warn against itvia r/hyderabad, r/AskIndia·30 comments quoted below
The comments quoted below are a sample of the full tally across 51 threads.
What people say, in short
Ramoji Film City divides opinion, though more people recommend it than warn against it. Fans praise the film sets, shows (especially the fighting show), gardens, bird aviary and rides, with several saying one day is not enough to cover everything. Others call it overhyped and say it isn't worth the trip, complaining about long queues, overcrowding and bad, overpriced food. A few suggest the basic tickets are enough, and one visitor notes crowds thin out except at the Bahubali set. It is far from the city and takes up most of a day.
Address
Ramoji Film City, Abdullahpurmet, Vijayawada Highway, Hyderabad, Telangana 501512, India
At a glance
- Opinions divided
- Yes
- Known for
- Film sets, Fighting show, Bahubali set
- Crowds
- Crowded
- Time needed
- Full day
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Thought the visit was not worth the time or cost, with only painted fake sets and poor overpriced food.
Liked almost everything: shows, sets, gardens and the bird aviary; no comments on the food.
Delayed pickup, missed shows and hour-long queues left them feeling the place was overcrowded and overvalued.
Staying at the hotel inside let them roam parts of the campus peacefully when day visitors weren't there.
Says the basic tickets are enough, no need to pay more.
Loved the sets, gardens, animals, rides and shows; even met some celebrities.
Points out it is a working film set rather than an amusement park, and the Bahubali set remains impressive.
Was forced to go with relatives and calls it a waste of a day.
Says the premium ticket adds an AC bus, buffet and guide but no special privileges, only extra comfort.
Found the basic ticket enough; the weather was pleasant but the food was bad everywhere.
Recommends it.
Warned others off.
One day is not enough; you need to spend a minimum of two days there.
Crowds are sparse now except at the Bahubali set, unlike 20 years ago when waits were long.
AC bus package rushed them and was restrictive; advises regular tickets, especially in winter.
The food is horrible and they exploit having no other options.
Recommends the Ramoji Film City tour.
Says go ahead, you will have a nice time.
Takes most of the day as it's far with many tours; you'll be free only by evening
Suggested Ramoji as a big day-out option for the parents' visit.
Cites Ramoji Film City as defining Hyderabad, noting it is technically on the outskirts.
Recommends it.
Skip it: too hot, lots of walking, and far out of the city
Recommends the shows and sets; a once-in-8-10-years type visit.
Popular but says you can't do it in the current heat.
Found it overrated after one visit and wouldn't return even if paid.
Suggests Ramoji as a place to visit.
Nice to check out for Tollywood film sets, but not as good as before and underwhelming compared to Universal or Disney.
Visited as a child and still remembers it clearly as a worthwhile childhood experience.
Says it feels like living a dream; shows how movie scenes and sets are made, great with kids.
More maps in Hyderabad
Did this page answer your question?
Freshness
Last verified 17/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.