Ramoji Film City is an integrated film studio complex and visitor attraction on the outskirts of Hyderabad, Telangana. Its film sets, gardens, studio tours, live shows and rides make it a full-day outing; planning transport and tickets ahead helps you make time for the scheduled attractions.
- Location: On the outskirts of Hyderabad, Telangana
- Usual opening pattern: Open daily
- Entry: General and premium studio-tour options are available
- Getting there: Options include a paid bus transfer from select Hyderabad pickup points, a Telangana Tourism package or a cab
What a Visit Includes
Ramoji Film City combines working-studio facilities with attractions built around film and themed settings. The complex was established in 1991 by film producer Ramoji Rao and covers 2,000 acres, according to Telangana Tourism.
You can visit film sets, thematic gardens, studio tours, live shows, rides and adventure activities. Sets depict places including an airport, railway station, hospital, foreign street, North Indian cityscape, small town, central jail, temple, Gurudwara and mosque. The variety means it helps to choose a few priorities before you arrive rather than expect to cover every attraction.
From Amrutha Castle, Ramoji Film City is about 10.5 km away.
Tickets and Tour Options
Ramoji Film City offers general entry and a premium studio tour, with package prices varying by ticket choice. The general ticket includes a guided studio tour on a non-air-conditioned bus, plus access to shows, rides and thematic attractions.
Opening hours
- Monday to Sunday: 9:00–17:30
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
General entry
Choose general entry for the guided studio tour and access to the listed shows, rides and thematic attractions. Ticket prices depend on the package, so compare the current options before booking.
Premium studio tour
The premium option includes priority entry and a guided tour in an air-conditioned coach, along with buffet lunch and other privileges. Check the package details when you book so you know which inclusions apply.
Some ticket bookings advertise pickup and drop-off by air-conditioned bus from select points in Hyderabad for ₹575; availability and the applicable fare should be confirmed at booking.
A daily one-day Telangana Tourism package includes transport and the entry ticket, while food and other expenses are extra. Its fares are ₹1,900 per adult and ₹1,520 per child for non-air-conditioned transport, or ₹2,000 per adult and ₹1,600 per child for an air-conditioned mini-vehicle.
How Do You Get from Hyderabad to Ramoji Film City?
You can travel by cab, book a transfer from select Hyderabad pickup points or take the Telangana Tourism package. The venue is about 38 km from Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, with a cab journey estimated at around one hour.
If you're arranging your airport transfer to Amrutha Castle Hotel, the available options also help with planning the start or end of your Hyderabad trip.
The Telangana Tourism package has pickups at 7:30 a.m. from Yatri Nivas on S.P. Road, Secunderabad; 7:45 a.m. from Tourism Plaza, Begumpet; and 8:15 a.m. from CRO Basheerbagh. Its terminating point is IMAX Road, Khairtabad. Confirm the package details and pickup arrangements before setting out.
If you are using the metro, the closest stations are LB Nagar and Nagole, about 15 km from the venue; feeder buses provide pickup and drop-off from these stations. Nampally and Secunderabad Junction railway stations are about 25 km away. For city transport planning around Lakdi-ka-pul, the guide to getting around Hyderabad from Lakdi-ka-pul covers local connections.
How Much Time to Allow
Arrive early and leave enough of the day for the studio tour, shows and attractions you want to see. Ramoji Film City does not give a standard visit duration, but arriving late may mean missing attractions and scheduled shows.
The grounds cover 2,000 acres, and the attractions span sets, gardens, rides and live entertainment. Check the show schedule as part of planning your route through the park, then allow time to move between the parts you want to visit.
Food, Access and Visitor Rules
Food, accessibility and park rules can affect what you bring and how you plan your visit. Outside food and beverages are not allowed, except baby food. Restaurants include Sabala, Dil Se, Super Star, Jimmy's Drive-In and Sangam, and baby-feeding rooms are available at multiple locations.
Accessible entrances, seating areas, parking lots and restrooms are available, and wheelchair assistance can be arranged on request. Wheelchairs can be rented at the ticket counter on a first-come, first-served basis for ₹100 per day, with a refundable ₹1,000 caution deposit.
Smoking is prohibited inside the park except in the designated area near the hotels. Laptops and iPads are not allowed inside and should be deposited at the cloakroom. Parking is available; during extreme weather, outdoor attractions may close temporarily while indoor attractions and shows remain open.
Planning Around the Schedule
Ramoji Film City is open every day and year-round, with usual opening times between 9:00 a.m. and 9:30 a.m. and closing at 5:30 p.m. Closing may extend to 9:00 p.m. during Carnival celebrations, and special events and holidays can bring extended hours.
Ticket prices vary by package, and transfer availability and fares can change. For current hours, ticket options and transport details, check the official site before you go.
FAQs
What is included in general entry at Ramoji Film City?
General entry includes a guided studio tour on a non-air-conditioned bus and access to shows, rides and thematic attractions.
Can you take food into Ramoji Film City?
Outside food and beverages are not permitted, except baby food. Restaurants and baby-feeding rooms are available inside the venue.
Are there accessible facilities at Ramoji Film City?
Yes. The venue has accessible entrances, seating areas, parking lots and restrooms, and wheelchair assistance can be arranged on request.
What happens to outdoor attractions in extreme weather?
Outdoor attractions may close temporarily during extreme weather, while indoor attractions and shows remain open.