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Movie location

The area was given the name Guna Caves after appearing in the 1991 blockbuster "Gunaa", starring Kamal Haasan. Following the film's release, the location experienced an increase in visits and tourists.

Other films were also shot there, notably the climax of the Malayalam film Shikkar in 2010.

Another Malayalam survival thriller movie, Manjummel Boys (2024), is based on a real-life cave accident.

Mysteries & folklore

According to the folklore, the Pandavas stayed in the caves and cooked their meals.
The caves are infamous for their notorious history, as many persons who went in for exploration have gone without a trace.

Access

Despite their lofty location, access to the caves is regulated, ensuring safety by limiting entry to only a few secure vantage points.

Visitors can leisurely stroll along paths shaded by pine forests, which guide them to the entrance of these intriguing caves. Immersed in a serene atmosphere, one can spend an entire day navigating the labyrinthine trails that wind through the eerie charm of the Devil’s Kitchen.

Why Guna Caves is called the “Devil’s Kitchen” ?
The caves got the spooky nickname thanks to the bat colonies in the cave. Also the warm air that will escape through the top, imitating chimminny like appearance

Can visitors enter Guna Caves?
No. Entry restricted

Where are Guna Caves located?
10km from Kodaikanal town

Who discovered Guna Caves?
B. S. Ward, in 1821

Why its called the Guna Caves?
The 1992 Tamil blockbuster movie "Guna" was shot here.