Ramoji Rao Death: Sad news is coming from the South Industry. Actually, Eenadu and Ramoji Film City founder Ramoji Rao passed away this morning in Hyderabad, Telangana. Eminent media giant and film emperor Ramoji Rao died during treatment at Star Hospital in Hyderabad. He breathed his last at 3:45 am. He was 87 years old. After the news of Ramoji’s death, a wave of mourning has run in the South Industry. Many celebs and fans are expressing grief over the death of Ramoji Rao.
Was admitted to the hospital on June 5
Ramoji Rao was admitted to Star Hospitals in Nanakramguda, Hyderabad on June 5 after suffering from high blood pressure and shortness of breath. Doctors tried hard to save Ramoji, a stent was put in his heart and he was also kept on a ventilator in the ICU. But his condition kept deteriorating and early this morning he said goodbye to this world forever.
Let us tell you that Ramoji Rao had successfully fought colon cancer a few years ago. Ramoji Rao was battling chronic illness and age-related health issues for a long time. At the same time, ETV on the death of Ramoji Rao
Eenadu & Ramoji Film City founder Ramoji Rao, passed away today morning in Hyderabad, Telangana.
Ramoji Rao died while undergoing treatment at Star Hospital in Hyderabad. He took his last breath at 3:45 am. pic.twitter.com/DJGufYRtMP
— ANI (@ANI) June 8, 2024
Who was Ramoji Rao?
Ramoji’s journey from simple beginnings to immense success is truly inspiring for everyone. Ramoji Rao was born on November 16, 1936 in a farmer family in Pedaparupudi village of Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. He built the world’s largest theme park and film studio, Ramoji Film City. His business empire includes Margadarsi Chit Fund, Eenadu Newspaper, ETV Network, Ramadevi Public School, Priya Foods, Kalanjali, Ushakiran Movies, Mayuri Film Distributors and Dolphin Group of Hotels.
As a media baron, Ramoji Rao had a significant influence on Telugu politics. He had a close relationship with many state and national leaders who sought his advice on important issues. For his outstanding contribution to journalism, literature, cinema and education, the Government of India honoured him with the country’s second highest civilian award, the Padma Vibhushan, in 2016.
Ramoji Rao had produced many classic films
Ramoji Rao ventured into film production with the 1984 blockbuster romantic drama Srivariki Premalekha and produced many classics including Mayuri, Prathighatan, Mouna Poratam, Manasu Mamata, Chitram and Nuvve Kavali. His last film as a producer was Dagudumutha Dandakor, which released in 2015.