News of Ramoji Rao's death: Eenadu and Ramoji Film City founder Ramoji Rao died in a hospital in Hyderabad on Saturday morning. He breathed his last at the age of 87. Hyderabad's Ramoji Film City established by him is a big platform for South and Bollywood films. This film city is spread over several acres and thousands of films have been shot here so far.
He was shifted to the hospital on June 5
Ramoji Rao was being treated at Star Hospital in Hyderabad. He was admitted to the hospital on June 5 due to continuous deterioration in his health. He was suffering from heart related diseases. He was having difficulty in breathing.
Who was Ramoji Rao?
Ramoji Rao was a successful entrepreneur, film producer and media tycoon. He is known for his significant contributions to Telugu media. His full name was Cherukuri Ramoji Rao. He was born on 16 November 1936 in a middle-class family. Awarded Padma Vibhushan, Ramoji Rao founded the Ramoji Group in Hyderabad.