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Kajol calls Ramoji Film City as ‘one of the most haunted places in the world,' netizens accuse her of being ‘jealous' of Telugu industry

As she promotes her upcoming horror film Maa, Bollywood actress Kajol has stirred up a lively discussion by describing Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City as a place she finds deeply unsettling. During a recent interview with Galatta India, Kajol reflected on her shooting experiences, singling out the sprawling studio complex as 'one of the most haunted places in the world.' 'I've shot at places that made me feel uneasy. I couldn't sleep. Ramoji Film City, to me, is one of the most haunted places in the world,' she revealed. While Kajol clarified that she hasn't personally encountered ghosts there, the eerie atmosphere left a strong impression on her. The actress' candid remarks quickly went viral, provoking mixed reactions across social media platforms. Hyderabad residents and Telugu cinema enthusiasts weighed in, with some appreciating Kajol's frankness, while others voiced criticism. One user on X dismissed her comments as a 'false claim,' while another accused her of harbouring jealousy toward the Telugu film industry: 'Kajol calling Ramoji Film City as the most haunted place in the world is a slight on the largest Film City in Asia or even the world due to jealousy and envy for Hindi Cinema to have fallen far from its glory (sic).' Netizens also pointed out that major Telugu blockbusters like Baahubali, Pushpa, and RRR were filmed at Ramoji without any reported supernatural incidents. Another user, disagreeing with her claim, said, 'With due respect to Kajol, if Ramoji Film City were truly haunted, lakhs of people wouldn't be visiting it every year. It's Hyderabad's pride in film tourism.' With due respect to Kajol, if Ramoji Film City were truly haunted, lakhs of people wouldn't be visiting it every year. It's Hyderabad's pride in film tourism — Naveena (@TheNaveena) June 18, 2025 Also Read | Kajol says she's happy when Ajay Devgn goes on 40-day outdoor shoots; admits she had complaints with him: 'In the past…' Conversely, a portion of fans agreed with Kajol's viewpoint, recalling their own stories and past reports of unexplained occurrences at the film city. One user agreeing with Kajol said, 'Ramoji Film City lives up to its notorious reputation of being haunted and spooky. My college friends and I stayed overnight for a dance competition & we had an eerie experience that nobody believed at the time. I couldn't wait for the night to end & get out of there. I've never gone back since 😐.' Ramoji Film City lives up to its notorious reputation of being haunted and spooky. My college friends and I stayed overnight for a dance competition & we had an eerie experience that nobody believed at the time. I couldn't wait for the night to end & get out of there. I've never… — ℘ཞı 🌷💝🧘‍♀️ (@priyank65601552) June 19, 2025 Kajol joins a number of celebrities, including Taapsee Pannu, filmmaker Ravi Babu, Raashi Khanna, and director Sundar C, who have publicly shared eerie experiences linked to the studio complex. Urban legends surrounding Ramoji Film City's construction, allegedly atop the graves of Nizam-era soldiers, have fuelled ghost stories and paranormal speculation for decades. As conversations continue to swirl around Ramoji Film City's haunted reputation, Kajol's comments have reignited public interest in these enduring myths, perfectly timed ahead of Maa's theatrical release on June 27.