13 Telugu movies shot in Hyderabad: RRR, Mahanati, Baahubali and more

New Delhi: The heart of the Telugu film industry, Hyderabad, is home to some of the biggest and highest-grossing movies in Tollywood. With massive Ramoji Film City, picturesque locations, world-class studios and vibrant cinematic culture, the city has served as a shooting location for numerous Telugu movies including Baahubali, RRR, and Pushpa, among others.

With a blend of modern infrastructure and historic sites, along with state-of-the-art studios like Ramoji Film City, Annapurna Studios, and Saradhi Studios. The city continues to be the epicentre of the Telugu film industry. Hyderabad remains a filmmaker's paradise, solidifying its reputation as the cinematic capital of the Telugu film industry. Now, let's explore some of the most notable Telugu films shot in Hyderabad.

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SS Rajamouli's directorial, Baahubali movies, star Prabhas, Anushka Shetty, Rana Daggubati, and Tamannaah Bhatia. The movie has played a crucial role in the making of the magnum opus. The film's massive sets, including the Mahishmati Kingdom, were constructed in the Ramoji Film City, a part of which is still a major tourist attraction at the venue. Several indoor sequences were shot in various studios across the city.

Directed by SS Rajamouli, the period drama was extensively shot in Hyderabad and a major part of the film was shot in Ramoji Film City. The elaborate fight sequences starring Ram Charan and Jr NTR were created within the city's advanced studios, bringing the British-era backdrop to life.

Sukumar's directorial Pushpa: The Rise, starring Allu Arjun, Rashmika Mandanna, and Fahadh Faasil, was shot in forest regions of Andhra Pradesh and Kerala. In Hyderabad, several key indoor sequences were shot. The studios in Hyderabad provided the perfect setup for action-packed scenes, dance sequences and intricate set designs.

Sandeep Reddy Vanga's directorial Arjun Reddy stars Vijay Deverakonda and Shalini Pandey. A cult classic that redefined modern Telugu cinema was extensively shot in Hyderabad. From the bustling streets of Banjara Hills to the scenic Osmania University campus, various locations across the city served as the shooting locations for Arjun Reddy.

Directed by Gowtam Tinnanuri, the film stars Nani and Shraddha Srinath. Hyderabad's cricket stadiums served as the perfect lush green backdrop for Jersey, which revolved around a struggling cricketer's comeback. The city's cricket ground Lal Bahadur Shastri Stadium played a pivotal shooting location for Jersey.

Nag Ashwin's directorial stars Keerthy Suresh, Dulquer Salmaan, Samantha Ruth Prabhu, and Vijay Deverakonda. Mahanati has been shot in Hyderabad's iconic locations and film studios. The city's vintage buildings and retro-style sets were used to bring the 1950s-70s to life on screen.

Directed by Harish Shankar, Gabbar Singh stars Pawan Kalyan and Shruti Haasan. The scenes of the police station, markets, and scenic outskirts of Hyderabad provided the perfect backdrop for Gabbar Singh. The city's rural outskirts also served as the shooting locations for the movie.

Directed by Koratala Siva, the movie stars Mahesh Babu and Shruti Haasan. The film has been shot extensively in Hyderabad's opulent residences, lavish bungalows and business districts. Some parts of the movie were also filmed in rural locations of the city.

SS Rajamouli starrer Eega stars Nani, Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Kiccha Sudeep. Eega was shot predominantly in Hyderabad. The city's advanced studio helped in integrating live-action sequences with CGI.

Mahesh Babu and Kajal Agarwal starrer Businessman features Hyderabad's urban landscapes including high-rise buildings, corporate offices and bustling streets of the city.

Guntur Kaaram starring Mahesh Babu was shot in Hyderabad in locations including Annapurna Studios, and Sarathi Studios. Additionally, a house was constructed in Shankarpalli. The house built in Shankarpalli cost Rs 10 crore.

Ram Charan and Kiara Advani starrer Game Changer's cinematic scenes were shot in a special set in Shamshabad. Some parts of the movie were also shot in Hyderabad.

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Allu Arjun and Pooja Hegde starrer Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo was primarily shot at various locations in Hyderabad. The lavish mansion shown in the movie is also situated in Hyderabad and is owned by Rachana Chowdary and her husband, who is the son-in-law of NTV chairman Narendra Chowdary.

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