Hyderabad, India – Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, the esteemed media baron and founder of the Eenadu newspaper and Ramoji Film City, passed away on June 8 in Hyderabad. His remarkable contributions to journalism and the Indian film industry have left an indelible mark on the Telugu-speaking world.
Ramoji Rao, born on November 16, 1936, was a pioneering entrepreneur whose ventures revolutionized media and entertainment. He established Eenadu, one of the largest circulated Telugu-language daily newspapers, and created Ramoji Film City, the world’s largest film city, which spans over 2,000 acres in Hyderabad. This facility not only serves as a hub for film production but also as a major tourist attraction.
Several South Indian celebrities, including Jr NTR, Chiranjeevi, Manoj Manchu, and Sudheer Babu, expressed their condolences on the social media platform X. Jr NTR penned an emotional note in Telugu, highlighting Rao’s visionary contributions to media and cinema. He shared his memories and conveyed his deepest condolences to Rao’s family.
Ramoji Rao’s legacy includes a vast media empire under the Eenadu Group, encompassing television channels, film production companies, and numerous other businesses. His passing marks the end of an era, but his influence will continue to inspire future generations in the fields of journalism and entertainment.
