Ramoji Rao dies at 87: Shooting paused in Andhra to pay respect to mogul; a look at how he built Rs 37,000 cr empire
Ramoji Rao, the media baron passed away on Saturday, at the age of 87. The media mogul, who was the head of the Ramoji Group died at a hospital in the early hours of Saturday.
Lok Sabha Elections: Track all the political movements Live
The fine print of Das & Co's first post poll policy
Shah, Nadda hash out deals with allies as Jun 9 looms
As a mark of respect, the Telugu Film Producers Council (TFPC) and the Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) have announced the suspension of all film shoots on Sunday. A note shared by the TFPC (Telugu Film Producer’s Club) on its X handle read, “Telugu Film Producers Council hereby inform that as a mark of respect to Sri Ramoji Rao garu who passed away today morning (08.06.24) that Telugu Film Industry will remain closed tomorrow in Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. Therefore, there will be no shootings or any film-related works tomorrow.”
Many of the biggest names from the South showbiz such as Allu Arjun, Ram Charan, Chiranjeevi, and Rajinikanth, paid homages to the veteran producer. ‘Pushpa’ star Allu Arjun mourned his demise and wrote, «I feel his aura every time I shoot at #RFC. His unparalleled contributions to the media, cinema, and many other industries will never be forgotten. Heartfelt condolences to his family and loved ones. May his great soul rest in peace.” Superstar Mahesh Babu tweeted, “Deeply saddened by the passing of Ramoji Rao Garu, a visionary always ahead of his time. Ramoji Film City is a testament to his brilliance and passion for cinema. His legacy will continue to inspire us all. My thoughts and prayers are with the family and loved ones. May his soul rest in peace.”
