Kajol clarifies Ramoji Film City comment: It's absolutely safe
In one of the recent interviews, Kajol had said that the popular film studio is 'one of the most haunted places in the world.' Following her remark, fans slammed her for 'being jealous about the Telugu industry.'
The actor took to social media to issue a clarification about her statement. 'I wish to address my earlier remark about Ramoji Film City in the context of promoting my film MAA. I have filmed multiple projects at Ramoji Film City and stayed there many times over the years,' wrote Kajol.
'I have always found it to be a very professional environment for filmmaking, and I have seen so many tourists enjoying themselves. It's a great destination and absolutely safe for families and children,' she added.
I wish to address my earlier remark about Ramoji Film City in the context of promoting my film MAA.
I have filmed multiple projects at Ramoji Film City and stayed there many times over the years. I have always found it to be a very professional environment for filmmaking and I… — Kajol (@itsKajolD) June 23, 2025
In her interview, talking about her experience at the Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad, Kajol had said, 'There are a lot of places where we have been, stayed there, and even shot at, but we couldn't sleep the whole night. Or we felt like getting out of there would become a big deal, and that we would never come back there.
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'There are many places, but one prime example is Ramoji Rao Studios in Hyderabad, which is considered one of the most haunted places in the world. A few times I have felt, oh God, but he has taken care of me, and I haven't encountered a ghost in person to date.'
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