The Niligiris aka Ooty in Tamil Nadu, during the 1980s and the early 90s, had been the de facto choice of filming location for directors from South India, when it came to scouting for outdoor locations in general and/or locations where duet songs can be picturized. This Fernhills Palace joins the long list of locations that we have already documented in the Nilgiris area. This palace which has since been converted into a hotel in Ooty would frequently be used as the residence of one of the lead actors.

About the location (from Wiki):
Fernhill Palace was the erstwhile summer residence of the Maharaja of Mysore. The first Fernhills bungalow was built in 1844 as a private residence in the hill station Ooty in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. The palace resembles a Swiss Chalet. Its carved wooden bargeboards and ornamental cast iron give it that characteristic appearance. The palace grounds accentuate the alpine look of the place with its manicured gardens, firs and cedars. There is an interesting church like indoor badminton court on the grounds.

The Palace is spread out over 50 acres of green lawns, stylized gardens and dense woods with spectacular views of terraced tea gardens and lush verdant valleys.

Movies shot at this location:
Vaalu PaiyyanE from OdippOlaamaa
En Veettu ThOttathil from Gentleman
Nagarjuna’s bungalow scenes from Geethanjali/ Idhayathai Thirudaathey
Rambha’s home scenes from Ullaththai Alliththaa
Theriyaama PaarthuputtEn from Thiruvilaiyaadal Aarambam
PuraakkalE PuraakkalE from Kaadhal Parisu
Vaseegara from Minnale
KangalilE Oru Kaadhal Nila from Pistha(Tamil)
EnnavalE EnnavalE from Ninaithen Vandhaai
Kaalangaathala song from Chinna
Puthadi Gummaki song Allari Premikudu
Lelakku Lelakku Lela from Aadhi
Pyaar Ke Kaagaz from Jigar
Siragadikkum Nilavu song from Suraa
Ninaikkaadha NEramillai song from Thanga Kili
Minnale Nee Vandha song from May Maadham
Mujhe Neend Na Aaye song from Dil
S.J. Surya scene from Nanban
Badulu Thochani song from Mr. Perfect
Cricket comedy scene from Mr. Perfect
Pon MaanE Kobam Eno song from Oru Kaidhiyin Diary