Khammam, also known as Khammamett, is the city in Khammam district of the Indian state of Telangana. It is the fourth largest city in the state. It is the headquarters of the Khammam district and Khammam mandal also. It is located about 193 kilometres (120 mi) east of the state capital, Hyderabad, 61 kilometres (38 mi) from Suryapet, 120 kilometres (75 mi) from Warangal and also it is located about 121 kilometres (75 mi) North of the Andhra Pradesh state capital, Amaravathi. The river Munneru flows on the western side of the city. As of 2011 census of India, Khammam urban agglomeration has a population of 313,504. However, on 19 October 2012, the civic body of Khammam was upgraded to Municipal corporation Post upgradation to corporation Khammam population is approximated to be 3,07,000.


Khammam is famous for the Telugu language film industry, as it houses a number of studios and production companies. It has been referred to as "The Hollywood of South India" by media outlets. The city is also known for its rich cultural heritage, having produced several poets and writers such as Pingali Suranna, Allasani Peddana and Vemana who have contributed immensely to Andhra Pradesh's culture over the years.

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