Ramoji Rao, the founder of Eenadu newspaper and Ramoji Film City, passed away this morning. He was being treated at a hospital in Hyderabad. He died at 3.45 pm. Ramoji Rao's health had deteriorated in the last few days. He was admitted to Star Hospital in Hyderabad on June 5. Today, they have gone back in time. ANI has given this information.
Ramoji Rao was born on 16 November 1936 in a farmer's family in Pedaparupudi village in Krishna district of Andhra Pradesh. Rao founded Ramoji Film City, the world's largest theme park and film studio. The companies owned by Rao are Margadarsi Chit Fund, Eenadu Newspaper, ETV Network, Ramadevi Public School, Priya Foods, Kalanjali, Ushakiran Movies, Mayuri Film Distributors and Dolphin Group of Hotels.
Ramoji Rao's death has been widely mourned. Ramoji Rao died at the age of 88. His mortal remains will be taken to his residence in Ramoji Film City. He will be buried there. Ramoji Rao's death has been widely mourned.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief over his death. I consider myself fortunate to have had the opportunity to interact with Ramoji Rao.
The news of his death is saddening. Condolences to his family and prayers for their speedy recovery, "Modi tweeted Ramoji Rao was awarded the Padma Vibhushan. He founded the Ramoji Group in Hyderabad. He is survived by his wife Rama Devi and two children. Rao's son Cherukuri Suman died of blood cancer in 2012. The name of his eldest son is Kiran Prabhakar. Ramoji Rao's death has come as a shock to the family.