Who was Ramoji Rao? Here's all about Eenadu and Ramoji Film City founder who passed away in Hyderabad
Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, the illustrious media tycoon and founder of Eenadu and Ramoji Film City, passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 87. He died while undergoing treatment at Star Hospital in Hyderabad, taking his last breath at 3:45 am.
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A visionary leader
Ramoji Rao headed the Ramoji Group, managing a wide range of assets including the world-renowned Ramoji Film City, the largest film production facility globally. His media empire also includes the prominent Eenadu newspaper, the ETV Network of television channels, and the film production company Usha Kiran Movies.
Diverse business ventures
Beyond media, Rao's business interests spanned across various sectors. His ventures included Margadarsi Chit Fund, the Dolphin Group of hotels, Kalanjali shopping mall, Priya pickles, and Mayuri Film Distributors.
Tributes from the film fraternity
Members of the Telugu film industry expressed their condolences. NTR Jr, upon hearing the news, took to social media and praised Rao's visionary contributions to cinema and media. He recalled his introduction to the Telugu film industry through the film «Ninnu Choodalani» and expressed deep sadness over Rao's passing.
Chiranjeevi also offered his condolences, describing Rao as a «great mountain that never bowed to anyone.» Actor Manoj Manchu and Sudheer Babu also shared
