Central Zone, Hyderabad

Central zone comprising areas like Begumpet, Maredpally, Somajiguda, Himayatnagar, Chikkadpally, Banjara Hills and Jubilee Hills is primarily driven by government officials, businessmen, corporate office employees and NRIs. These locations cater to higher income groups as well as the upper middle income segment. Jubilee Hills and Banjara Hills are the most sought after locations in the Hyderabad realty market. Banjara Hills is considered the most expensive zip code in India, according to Economic Times magazine and along with Jubilee Hills is the most prestigious borough within the greater Hyderabad area to live in. Central Hyderabad is famous for its hotels, upscale restaurants, and large shopping malls. Taj Krishna, Taj Deccan and Taj Banjara are well known star hotels in this area. Big malls like the GVK One, City Center, Midtown, Ohri's, Ashoka Metropolitan Mall, Alcazar Plaza among many more dot the skyline The Central zone is home to the Telugu Film Industry Hub of Film Nagar and some of its renowned studios such as Ramanaidu Studios,Padmalaya Studios and Annapurna Studios are located here. It is also home to most of the Telugu movie industry's actors, business tycoons, and leading politicians.