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The Hindu
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Hindu
Kajol clarifies Ramoji Film City comment: It's absolutely safe
Bollywood actor Kajol has responded to the controversy around her comments on the Ramoji Film City. The actor is busy promoting her upcoming horror drama Maa. The Hindi movie, part of the Shaitaan horror films, is set to hit the screens on June 27, 2025. 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. ALSO READ:Kajol says Shah Rukh and Aamir are professionals, but no one matches Salman's star power '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.'
NDTV
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- NDTV
Kajol Reacts To Backlash For Ramoji Film City 'Haunted' Remark: "It Is Absolutely Safe For Families And Children"
New Delhi: During the promotions of her upcoming film Maa, Kajol was asked about whether she has ever experienced negative energies in her surroundings. The actress received severe backlash after she said that Ramoji Rao Studios in Hyderabad is one of the prime places, which is considered to be one of the most haunted places in the world. Fans reacted that she was simply trying to promote her upcoming horror-mythological film. Kajol took to social media last evening to address the ongoing backlash and stated that the Ramoji Rao Studios is "absolutely safe for families and children". What's Happening While promoting her upcoming film Maa, Kajol was asked if she had ever experienced the presence of evil around. She told Galatta India, "There are quite a few places like that. A prime example is Ramoji Rao Studios in Hyderabad, which is considered one of the most haunted places in the world. I am lucky enough not to have seen anything (ghosts), though." She was trolled for making such baseless statements, and fans accused her of going to extremes to promote her upcoming film, Maa. Addressing the online reactions, Kajol took to social media and said, "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 have seen so many tourists enjoying themselves. It's a great destination and absolutely safe for families and children." 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 How The Internet Reacted The internet reacted rather harshly to her statement. A comment read, "Kajol is just trying to promote her new horror movie that's it!" Another comment read, "For promoting her new horror film she's making baseless and useless statements on Ramoji film City, I have friends who work in that film City they never spoken a single word according to her statement and they even worked in the nights..." Another comment read, "Imagine how much money Ramoji Group can make if they file a defamation suit on Kajol and win." Another user wrote, "No it's not. She's promoting the horror film." In A Nutshell Kajol shared an official X post, as she talked about her comment on Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad being haunted. She shared that she has shot many projects there and finds it to be safe for children and family, and a very "professional environment for filmmaking".
India Today
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- India Today
Kajol calls Ramoji Film City safe after facing backlash for haunted remark
Actor Kajol faced severe backlash for calling Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City 'haunted' during one of her promotional interviews for her upcoming film, 'Maa'. Days after her comment went viral, she has now clarified it in a post on X. She called the film city 'a great destination' that is absolutely safe for families and Monday, she decided to put an end to the controversy by issuing a statement on her official X page. "I wish to address my earlier remark about Ramoji Film City in the context of promoting my film MAA (sic)," she began her note on 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 have seen so many tourists enjoying themselves. It's a great destination and absolutely safe for families and children," she clarified. Here's the post: In an earlier interview with Galatta India, Kajol was asked if she experienced negative energies. Admitting to the question, she said that she has faced it multiple times. "Call it negative energy or vibes, but sometimes, when you go to a place, you feel like something isn't right. I've shot at places where I couldn't sleep all night, where I felt it would be good if I could just leave this place. There are quite a few places like that," she then named Hyderabad's iconic Ramoji Film City as one of the most haunted places. "A prime example is Ramoji Rao Studios in Hyderabad, which is considered one of the most haunted places in the world. I am lucky enough not to have seen anything, though (sic)," she comment did not sit well with a section of people who criticised her. The actor's response is expected to dial down the are some comments: 'Maa' is all set to release in theatres on June 27. Directed by Vishal Furia, the film is produced by Ajay Devgn, Jyoti Deshpande and Kumar Mangat Pathak.- EndsMust Watch
Indian Express
24-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Kajol back-tracks after calling Ramoji Film City ‘one of the most haunted places in the world', issues clarification: ‘It's absolutely safe'
Actor Kajol has been busy promoting her upcoming horror film, Maa, which is slated to release on June 27. During the film's promotions, Kajol opened up about experiencing some eerie moments at Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad. She described the famous film studio as 'one of the most haunted locations in the world.' She immediately received lots of backlash on social media following her remark, and many even accused her of being jealous of the Telugu industry. On Monday evening, Kajol issued a clarification on social media. She took to X and wrote, '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 have seen so many tourists enjoying themselves. It's a great destination and absolutely safe for families and children.' Also Read: Kajol calls Ramoji Film City 'one of the most haunted places in the world,' netizens accuse her of being 'jealous' of Telugu industry 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 '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. There are many places, but one prime example is Ramoji Rao Studios in Hyderabad itself, 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.' 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 Maa is a part of the Shaitaan universe of horror films. The first film, starring Ajay Devgn, was a massive hit. A sequel is said to be going into production soon. Maddock Films has already set up a successful horror comedy universe, inspiring other Bollywood production houses to follow.
Pink Villa
23-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Kajol issues clarification after calling Ramoji Film City a ‘haunted place': 'It's a great destination and absolutely safe...'
Kajol is gearing up for the release of her upcoming movie, Maa, a supernatural mythos drama. While the actress is currently on a promotional spree, her statement about Ramoji Film City shocked netizens. Her 'haunted place' remark for Ramoji Film City (Hyderabad) is receiving a polarized reaction from all corners. The actress has now issued a clarification over her comment. Kajol issues statement on Ramoji Film City remark, calls it 'absolutely safe' The actress took to her micro-blogging handle Twitter (now X) and issued the statement. The tweet reads, "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." The actress further elaborated that it is a great destination for filmmaking and tourism. "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," concluded Kajol. What was Kajol's remark on Ramoji Film City? For the unversed, Kajol called Ramoji Film City among the 'most haunted places in the world'. In an interview with Galatta India, the actress was asked if she had ever experienced negative energy on the film sets. To which, she said, "I have experienced this multiple times. Call it negative energy or vibes, but sometimes, when you go to a place, you feel like something isn't right. I've shot at places where I couldn't sleep all night, where I felt it would be good if I could just leave this place.' Furthermore, she mentioned, "A prime example is Ramoji Rao Studios in Hyderabad, which is considered one of the most haunted places in the world. I am lucky enough not to have seen anything, though." On the work front, Kajol's upcoming mytho-horror movie, Maa, is slated to hit the screens on June 27. Directed by Vishal Furia, the film is marketed as a part of Ajay Devgn -R Madhavan's Shaitaan universe. It will be interesting to see how the movie performs at the box office. Stay tuned to Pinkvilla for more updates.
