Media tycoon Ramoji Rao passes away

Veteran media personality and Ramoji group chairman Ch Ramoji Rao, who revolutionised the news and entertainment industry, died at a hospital here early on Saturday. He was 88. Rao, who was admitted to a hospital here on June 5 following respiratory problems, passed away at 4.50 am, according to Eenadu sources. The mortal remains were shifted to his residence in the famous Ramoji Film city near here.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi expressed grief at the death of Ramoji Rao, describing him as a visionary who revolutionised Indian media. Rao's rich contributions have left an indelible mark on journalism and the world of films, Modi said on X, adding that through his noteworthy efforts, he set new standards in innovation and excellence in the media and entertainment world.

"Ramoji Rao Garu was extremely passionate about India's development. I am fortunate to have got several opportunities to interact with him and benefit from his wisdom. Condolences to his family, friends and countless admirers during this difficult time. Om Shanti," he said. Former Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu, TDP Chief N Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister G Kishan Reddy, Telangana Chief Minister A Revanth Reddy, former Telangana CM K Chandrasekhar Rao and



several other leaders condoled the death of Ramoji Rao.

Ramoji Rao is survived by wife and a son

Chief Minister Revanth Reddy has expressed shock over the death of Telugu media tycoon, Head of Eenadu Groups and Padma Vibhushan recipient Cherukuri Ramoji Rao. Revanth said that his death is a big loss to the Telugu media and business sectors. "Ramoji Rao is a person who spread the glory of Telugu people at the national level. He was a visionary who showed a decade to the TV media sector by running Enadu Magazine at the number one position for five decades in a situation where magazine management was considered a challenge. 

Ramoji Rao is a great person who gave utmost importance to values ​​and credibility in any sector. Ramoji Rao is a visionary who ran Eenadu as a number-one news daily for more than 5 decades even during challenging times and also laid a strong foundation for TV industry by establishing ETV," said Revanth Reddy in his condolence message. The Chief Minister, who is in Delhi to attend CWC meeting, directed state Chief Secretary Santhi Kumari to conduct Ramoji Rao's funeral with official honours, a CMO release said.