Best Film Shooting Locations in Kerala for Films, Ads and Music Videos

Kerala is one of India's most versatile filming destinations — six distinct landscapes within a day's drive of each other.

Kochi and Fort Kochi

Colonial architecture, Chinese fishing nets, spice markets and a working harbour. Ideal for period, urban and travel stories.

Munnar

Endless tea estates, mist and rolling hills — a favourite for songs, romance and car commercials.

Alleppey backwaters

Houseboats, canals and palm-fringed lagoons. Golden hour here needs little more than a good camera.

Wayanad

Rainforest, waterfalls, tribal villages and plantations for thrillers and adventure stories.

Varkala and Kovalam

Red cliffs, surf and beach sunrises for lifestyle, fashion and music videos.

Athirappilly

Often called the Niagara of India — a signature waterfall location for cinema.

Permits and logistics

Forest, tourism-board and municipal permissions vary by site and season, and monsoon (June–September) affects access. A local production partner in Kochi handles permits, crew, transport and stay so you can focus on the shoot.