Legendary media baron and movie mogul Cherukuri Ramoji Rao passed away early Saturday at 87. Admitted to Star Hospitals in Hyderabad on June 5 for high blood pressure and breathlessness, he was placed on a ventilator after a stent installation but succumbed at 4:50 am. He had previously overcome colon cancer.
Born on November 16, 1936, in Pedaparupudi, Andhra Pradesh, Ramoji Rao’s journey from an agricultural background to establishing the world’s largest theme park and film studio, Ramoji Film City, is remarkable. He founded several enterprises, including Margadarsi Chit Fund, Eenadu Newspaper, ETV Network, and Ushakiran Movies.
Ramoji Rao held significant influence in Telugu politics and was honored with the Padma Vibhushan in 2016 for his contributions to journalism, literature, cinema, and education. His notable films include Srivariki Premalekha, Mayuri, and Nuvve Kavali. Telugubulletin.com extends condolences to his family and friends.