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Kajol claims Ramoji Film City is one of the most haunted places in the world. Her comments sparked a fierce debate online, with many Hyderabadis calling it nonsense.
\Kajol’s recent remark about Hyderabad’s Ramoji Film City being “haunted” has ignited social media. While some fans agreed, many trolled the actress, calling her belief “baseless.”
Bollywood star Kajol recently found herself in the middle of a social media storm after calling Hyderabad’s iconic Ramoji Film City “one of the most haunted places in the world.” While promoting her upcoming horror film Maa, the actor opened up about her belief in energies and spooky spaces—an admission that has since gone viral and sparked a heated online debate.
In an interview with Galatta India, Kajol was asked if she had ever sensed a negative energy in real life. “I have experienced this multiple times,” she said. “Call it negative energy or vibes, but sometimes, when you go to a place, you feel like something isn’t right. I’ve shot at places where I couldn’t sleep all night. I felt like it would be better if I just left.”
She then named Ramoji Film City as a “prime example,” saying, “It’s considered one of the most haunted places in the world. I’ve been lucky not to have seen anything paranormal, though.”
While Kajol’s anecdote touched upon a long-standing urban legend associated with the sprawling film complex, not everyone was amused. Critics online accused her of sensationalizing superstition for the sake of film promotions. “Tomorrow she’ll play a scientist and say there’s nothing better than rationality,” one Redditor commented. Others pointed out the irony, saying, “If it were truly haunted, lakhs wouldn’t visit it every year. It’s the pride of Hyderabad.”
Many users jumped to the studio’s defense, citing the blockbuster movies shot there—from Baahubali and Pushpa to RRR, Pathaan, Salaar, and more. “It’s negative propaganda against Telugu cinema,” one post read. Another user added sarcastically, “Ghosts still working in 2025? That’s commitment!”
Ramoji Film City, which spans over 1,600 acres and holds a Guinness World Record for being the largest film studio in the world, has long been surrounded by tales of eerie occurrences. Urban legends suggest it was built on the land of a former battlefield or graveyard—a story that has fed ghost stories for years.
Some, however, backed Kajol’s statement, saying she wasn’t alone in sensing “something off” at the location. “Even Tapsee Pannu and director Sundar C have shared similar experiences,” one user noted. Others cited filmmaker Ravi Babu, who once said a real-life incident at Sitara Hotel inside Ramoji Film City inspired his horror film Avunu.
Despite the backlash, Kajol has not responded to the trolling or issued a clarification. For now, she seems content letting her spooky experiences speak for themselves—as does Maa, which is set to hit theatres on June 27.
Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun…Read More
Yatamanyu Narain is a Sub-Editor at News18.com with a passion for all things entertainment. Whether he’s breaking the latest Bollywood news or chatting with rising stars in the OTT world, he’s always on the hun… Read More
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