Ramoji Rao, Founder Of Ramoji Film City Dies At The Age Of 87; Politicians Express Condolences (image@IamRohithNara)
Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, the founder of Ramoji Film City and head of Telugu news and entertainment network ETV died at the age of 87. He was undergoing treatment at Star Hospital in Hyderabad at the time of death. Ramoji was taken to the hospital on June 5 due to high blood pressure and breathlessness.
His mortal remains have been shifted to his residence in Ramoji Film City. Prominent political figures and film personalities are expected to arrive today.
At the news of his death PM designate Narendra Modi expressed his condolences. Taking to his X (formerly twitter), he said Ramoji was “visionary” who revolutionized Indian media. He said, “The passing away of Shri Ramoji Rao Garu is extremely saddening. He was a visionary who revolutionized Indian media. His rich contributions have left an indelible mark on journalism and the world of films. Through his noteworthy efforts, he set new standards for innovation and excellence in the media and entertainment world. Ramoji Rao Garu was extremely passionate about India’s development…”
శ్రీ రామోజీ రావుగారి మరణం ఎంతో బాధాకరం.ఆయన భారతీయ మీడియాలో విప్లవాత్మకమైన మార్పులు తీసుకొచ్చిన ఒక దార్శనికుడు.ఆయన సేవలు సినీ,పత్రికారంగాలలో చెరగని ముద్ర వేశాయి. తన అవిరళ కృషి ద్వారా, ఆయన మీడియా, వినోద ప్రపంచాలలో శ్రేష్టమైన ఆవిష్కరణలకు నూతన ప్రమాణాలను నెలకొల్పారు.
రామోజీ రావు… pic.twitter.com/1cjAFSF6xB
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 8, 2024
President Droupadi Murmu also expressed her condolences. She called Ramoji a “titan of the media and entertainment sector”.
With the demise of Shri Ramoji Rao, India has lost a titan of the media and entertainment sector. An innovative entrepreneur, he pioneered a number of ventures, including the Eenadu newspaper, ETV news network and Ramoji Film City. Honoured with Padma Vibhushan, he succeeded as…
— President of India (@rashtrapatibhvn) June 8, 2024
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi called him “prioneering figure in the Indian media industry”.
My heartfelt condolences on the passing of Padma Vibhushan, Shri Ramoji Rao Garu, a pioneering figure in the Indian media industry.
His contributions to journalism, cinema, and entertainment have left a lasting impact and transformed the media landscape.
My thoughts are with… pic.twitter.com/2HQOP0rx7V
— Rahul Gandhi (@RahulGandhi) June 8, 2024
Telangana Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy said that, “without Ramoji Rao, the Telugu press and media sector will never be able to fill the gap”. He said, “Without Ramoji Rao, the Telugu press and media sector will never be able to fill the gap. Praying to God to rest his soul in peace… My deepest condolences to the family members”.
ఈనాడు అధినేత, ప్రముఖ పారిశ్రామికవేత్త, పద్మవిభూషణ్ పురస్కార గ్రహీత చెరుకూరి రామోజీరావు గారి మరణం తీవ్ర దిగ్భ్రాంతి కలిగించింది.
తెలుగు జర్నలిజానికి విశ్వసనీయత, తెలుగు పారిశ్రామిక రంగానికి విలువలు జోడించిన ఘనత ఆయనకే దక్కుతుంది.
తెలుగు పత్రికా, మీడియా రంగానికి రామోజీరావు గారు… pic.twitter.com/QEfjfOuN2E
— Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) June 8, 2024
Chandrababu Naidu, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister designate, called Ramoji’s death a “great loss”, not only for the Telugu people, but also for the whole country. “His death is a great loss not only for the Telugu people….for the country as well… He was a pinnacle in the field of media. I was associated with Sri Ramoji Rao for four decades. His way of saying good is good and bad is bad… brought me closer to him”, he wrote.
ఈనాడు గ్రూపు సంస్థల చైర్మన్ శ్రీ రామోజీరావు అస్తమయం తీవ్ర దిగ్భ్రాంతిని కలిగించింది. ఒక సామాన్య కుటుంబంలో పుట్టి అసామాన్య విజయాలు సాధించిన శ్రీ రామోజీరావు మరణం తీవ్ర ఆవేదనకు గురి చేసింది. అక్షర యోధుడుగా శ్రీ రామోజీ తెలుగు రాష్ట్రాలకు, దేశానికి ఎన్నో సేవలు అందించారు. తెలుగు వారి… pic.twitter.com/jYHQDFJdxF
— N Chandrababu Naidu (@ncbn) June 8, 2024
Ramoji Rao was a businessman, media entrepreneur, and film producer. He was the head of Ramoji Group, which owns the world’s largest film production facility, Ramoji Film City. The group also owns Eenadu newspaper, ETV Network, Usha Kiran Movies.
He won National Film Award for Best Feature Film In Telugu (producer), Nuvve Kavali. He was honoured by the Government of India with Padma Vibhushan, the second highest award of the Republic of India, in 2019.
