The home of 'Tollywood' (the Telangana/Andhra Pradesh film industry) is a massive attraction for domestic tourists. Films and TV shows in Telugu, Tamil and Hindi, among others, are made here, and there's a funfair.
Ramoji Film City
Hyderabad
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