Media legend Ramoji Rao dies in Hyderabad
Ramoji Rao, media baron and the founder of Eenadu and Ramoji Film City died in Hyderabad on Saturday morning.
Ramoji Rao, media baron and the founder of Eenadu and Ramoji Film City died in Hyderabad on Saturday morning. According to a news agency, Ramoji died while he was undergoing treatment at a hospital in the city. He breathed his last at 3.45 am.
Following Rao's demise, Prime Minister Narendra Modi extended condolences to his family, friends and admirers. Sharing a picture of himself with Rao, the Prime Minister said Ramoji Rao was a visionary who revolutionized Indian media.
Telangana BJP chief and party MP G Kishan Reddy also said he was saddened by Rao's passing away.
Ramoji Rao, born on November 16, 1936, was a businessman, media entrepreneur, and film producer. He was the head of the Ramoji Group which included the world's largest film production facility, Ramoji Film City, Eenadu newspaper, ETV Network of TV channels, and film production company Usha Kiran Movies.
Ramoji Rao's other business ventures include Margadarsi Chit Fund, Dolphin Group of hotels, Kalanjali shopping mall, Priya Pickles, and Mayuri Film Distributors.
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