Kajol Says Ramoji Film City Is a ‘Prime Example’ of a Haunted Place

Kajol has once again sparked discussion with her candid and spirited nature. While promoting her upcoming horror film Maa, the Bollywood actress shared an intriguing statement that caught attention—she described Hyderabad’s iconic Ramoji Film City as a “prime example” of a haunted place. This remark stirred both amusement and debate online, particularly among Hyderabad residents who consider the location a landmark of pride.

In an interview with Galatta India, Kajol spoke about the strange experiences she has had during film shoots. While she emphasized that she has never actually seen a ghost, she admitted to feeling “negative vibes” in certain locations, particularly while filming at Ramoji Film City. She explained that during her visits there, she had trouble sleeping and often felt an unexplained sense of unease, which led her to believe the place might be haunted.

According to Kajol, there are places that may not show anything visually terrifying but still carry a certain energy that makes people uncomfortable. Ramoji Film City, she said, is one such place where she couldn’t help but feel the presence of something inexplicable. Her remarks were made while discussing supernatural elements and what they mean in real life compared to their dramatic representation in films.

Ramoji Film City is known as one of the world’s largest integrated film studios and a popular tourist destination in India. Built across thousands of acres, it has been a shooting hub for countless Bollywood, Tollywood, and television productions. It also holds a Guinness World Record for being the largest studio complex and attracts millions of visitors every year due to its sets, attractions, and theme park atmosphere.

However, alongside its fame and glamour, stories of the studio being haunted have persisted for years. Some claim the site was once a battlefield during the era of the Nizams, and that spirits of soldiers still linger there. Others mention technical glitches during shoots, falling lights, and eerie accidents that fueled ghost stories on the sets. Although none of these accounts have ever been proven, they have become part of the folklore surrounding the film city.

Kajol’s statement, however, did not sit well with many Hyderabadis. Several people took to social media platforms like X and Reddit to question her comments. Many pointed out that the film city is home to daily tours and frequent film shoots, making the notion of it being haunted hard to accept. Some sarcastically remarked, “Ghosts still alive in 2025?” while others felt that calling such a respected and busy location haunted was unfair and exaggerated.

Despite the backlash, Kajol’s intention didn’t seem malicious. She clarified that while she hasn’t personally seen anything paranormal, her sensitivity to energy makes her cautious about certain places. Her experience may not be shared by others, but it opened up an age-old debate about haunted sites and whether belief in them should be taken seriously—or simply enjoyed as spooky entertainment.

Whether fact or fiction, Kajol’s comments certainly revived the eerie charm of Ramoji Film City in the public imagination.