Telangana to host Miss World from May 7-31; grand opening, finale in Hyderabad

Hyderabad: The Miss World competition is set to return to India for its 72nd edition with Telangana hosting the global event in 2025.

The festival spans over four weeks from May 7 to 31 spread across various destinations in Telangana. The opening and closing ceremonies, including the grand finale, are scheduled to take place in Hyderabad.

The official announcement was made by Julia Morley CBE, chairman and CEO of Miss World Ltd, alongside Smita Sabharwal, secretary to the Government of Telangana, Tourism, Culture, Heritage and Youth Affairs Department.

Telangana govt welcomes the announcement

We are delighted to bring the 72nd Miss World Festival to Telangana, a State that beautifully represents its rich culture, innovation and hospitality. Partnering with the Telangana government allows us to showcase its incredible heritage and dynamic growth to a global audience. This collaboration is not just about hosting the Miss World Festival; it’s about empowering communities, celebrating diversity and making a lasting impact through our shared commitment to beauty with a purpose, said Julia Morley.

Echoing this sentiment, Smita Sabharwal welcomed the Miss World organisation to the State: “Telangana is proud to announce that it will be hosting the 72nd Miss World 2025, welcoming the world to witness a land where beauty is not just what meets the eye; it is what resonates with its land, people, culture and traditions. Telangana is a place where every festival is a spectacle of joy, where every hand that crafts tells a story of skill and devotion—this is Telangana, a reflection of what true beauty symbolises.” She further added, “This platform will showcase the rich handloom legacy, spectacular destinations, scrumptious cuisine, art forms and crafts of timeless Telangana.”

Participants from 120 countries to visit Telangana

The prestigious Miss World Festival will bring together participants from over 120 countries and territories, competing not only for the coveted title but also to champion meaningful causes aligned with the Miss World Organization’s mission of ‘Beauty with a Purpose.’

The nations’ representatives will arrive in Telangana on May 7, while the final broadcast event, when the reigning Miss World, Krystyna Pyszková from Czechia will crown her successor, will happen on May 31 in Hyderabad. As the State prepares to host this grand spectacle, Telangana extends an invitation to the world - ‘Telangana, Zarur Aana’.