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Media Magnate Ramoji Rao Passes Away at 87: President Murmu, PM Modi, and Others Offer Condolences

He was the originator of the Ramoji rao Group, which owns the renowned production facility Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.

Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, the leader of the Telugu news and entertainment network ETV and founder of Ramoji Film City, passed away at 87 in Hyderabad on Saturday morning.

Rao had been undergoing treatment for the past few days and took his final breath at 4:50 am, according to ETV Telangana, one of the Ramoji Group channels. The Padma Vibhushan awardee is acknowledged for founding the Ramoji Group, which owns the famous integrated production facility Ramoji Film City in Telangana’s capital city. His mortal remains have been transferred to his residence at the Film City.

He was born on November 16, 1936. Rao launched Eenadu, a prominent Telugu language daily newspaper, in 1974. He is also credited with backing 50 films and telefilms as a producer.

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Following the news of his demise, President Droupadi Murmu expressed her condolences and called him a “titan of the media and entertainment sector.” In a post on X, she wrote: “An innovative entrepreneur, he pioneered numerous ventures, including the Eenadu newspaper, ETV news network, and Ramoji Film City. Honoured with Padma Vibhushan, he succeeded as his vision was essentially rooted in society. His contributions to this industry will be long remembered. My condolences to his family and well-wishers.”

PM-designate Narendra Modi, who is set to take oath for the third time on Sunday, acknowledged “visionary” Rao’s contributions to the field of media and offered his condolences on his passing. “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…”

Senior Congress leader Rahul Gandhi referred to Rao as a “pioneering figure in the Indian media industry” and said, “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.”

Telangana CM Revanth Reddy, in his tribute, credited Rao with “adding credibility to Telugu journalism and adding value to the Telugu industrial sector.” On X, 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.”

Telugu Desam Party (TDP) chief and Andhra Pradesh CM-designate Chandrababu Naidu, in a post on X, spoke about his association with Rao. “His death is a great loss not only for the Telugu people but 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.

Further, senior BJP leader G Kishan Reddy said: “Saddened by the passing of Shri Ramoji Rao Garu. His remarkable contributions to Telugu media and journalism are commendable. My deepest condolences to his family members.”

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