India, May 30 -- In real estate, branding matters and a name can significantly shape investor perception, market value, and demand. Ramanagara, located about 50 km from Bengaluru, last saw major real estate attention during the release of the iconic film Sholay, which was shot amid its rocky terrain. Now, with the Karnataka Cabinet approving the renaming of Ramanagara district to 'Bengaluru South', experts are cautiously optimistic about renewed interest in the area.

While the rebranding could raise land prices, especially in emerging zones like Kanakapura and Bidadi, where property values are already escalating, experts warn that a name change alone isn't enough. The real, sustained impact will depend on how infrastructure development u...