Ramoji Rao, founder of Ramoji Film City, passes away
media tycoon and founder of Eenadu and Ramoji Film City, Ramoji RaoCherukuri Ramoji Rao passed away in the early hours of Saturday at the age of 87. The media baron passed away while undergoing treatment at Star Hospital in Hyderabad. He took his last breath at 3:45 am.
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He headed the Ramoji Group, overseeing a vast array of assets including the renowned Ramoji Film City, the largest film production facility globally.
Additionally, the group possesses prominent media entities such as the Eenadu newspaper, the ETV Network of television channels, and the film production company Usha Kiran Movies.
Among his diverse business endeavors are Margadarsi Chit Fund, the Dolphin Group of hotels, Kalanjali shopping mall, Priya pickles, and Mayuri Film Distributors.
As per reports, Ramoji Rao had previously battled and successfully recovered from colon cancer a few years ago.
In 2016, he received the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India, from then-President Pranab Mukherjee
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