He was the head of Ramoji Group. Ramoji Group, which was responsible for a variety of assets, including the famous Ramoji Film City that is the biggest film production facility in the world.

In addition, the company owns notable media organizations like Eenadu, the Eenadu paper and it’s ETV Network with television stations, as well as the production company for films Usha Kiran Movies.

Some of his many business ventures include Margadarsi Chit Fund as well as The Dolphin Group of hotels, Kalanjali shopping mall, Priya pickles as well as Mayuri Film Distributors. He also was the chairman of the Editors Guild of India.

Ramoji Film City
Ramoji Film City Ramoji Film City has been acknowledged as a landmark by Guinness World Records as the world’s biggest film city.

Many films have been shot on Ramoji Film City on the fringes of Hyderabad and includes the well-known ‘Bahubali’ SS Rajamouli series. The facility has been the location for productions in almost all Indian languages as well as a number of major Hindi blockbusters.

Ramoji Rao’s unique approach to filmmaking with a modest budget and often with social themes has earned him accolades.

Eenadu’s Rise Eenadu
The Eenadu newspaper, founded in 1974 by Ramoji Rao in Visakhapatnam in 1974, revolutionized the industry of newspapers in Andhra Pradesh. It is still the most widely circulated Telugu daily, and has numerous editions. Under the leadership of Rao, who is known for his time-bound delivery, Eenadu set a standard by delivering its readers every day earlier than sunrise, a departure from the delivery delays.

The newspaper’s campaign to restore the rule of law’ in 1984 when TDP the party’s founder N T Rama Rao was removed from power in 1984 during an unbloody coup which eventually resulted in NTR being reinstated to power. an important moment in the life of Ramoji Rao.

Many Telugu words invented by Eenadu due to the development of the internet are now an integral part of Telugu language.

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ETV was one of the first satellite channels for entertainment in Telugu breaking the monopoly that was previously held by Doordarshan. The channel quickly became a well-known household name.

The number of channels on ETV’s network rapidly expanded, including ETV News in Telugu and other languages such as Kannada, Bengali, Hindi and many more.

“Padutha Teeyaga,” an entertainment show hosted by the the late singer S.P. Balasubrahmanyam for more than twenty years, on ETV that gave thousands of young singers a platform to perform.

Priya is the Priya Pickles brand made by Priya Foods is well-known across the country. It is also well-known in other countries, including the US.

Premier Vice-President Narendra Modi also expressed grief over his demise and described Modi as a visionary who revolutionized Indian media.

Rao’s numerous contributions have left a lasting impression on the world of journalism and of film, Modi said on X and added that with his outstanding efforts, he established new standards in the field of innovation and quality in the entertainment and media world.

President Droupadi Murmu offered condolences for the passing of Rao. The President noted that due to the passing of Ramoji Rao, India has lost a giant of the entertainment and media sector.

“An entrepreneurial genius who pioneered numerous ventures, such as his Eenadu paper, ETV news network and Ramoji Film City. He was honoured with Padma Vibhushan’s award. he was successful because his vision was in essence rooted in society. His contributions to the field will be remembered for a long time. My condolences go out to his family and all well-wishers.” President Murmu stated in a tweet on X.

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar, and the Former CM of Andhra Pradesh Jagan Mohan Reddy mourned the loss of Ramoji Rao on Saturday.

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief N Chandrababu Naidu also expressed regret over the death of Rao.

According to the reports Ramoji Rao had previously suffered from and recovered successfully from colon cancer just a few years back.

The year was 2016, and he was awarded in 2016 the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India the country, from the the then-President Pranab Mukherjee.

Telangana Government decided to conduct the funeral rites for Ramoji Rao with state honors.

The Chief Minister Revanth Reddy issued an order via the Chief Secretary Rangareddy Collector as well as Cyberabad Commissioner to oversee the arrangement for the performance of funeral rites, including state honors.