Ramoji Rao is an Indian businessman and media entrepreneur. He is the founder of the Ramoji Group, which has interests in film production, television, newspapers, and other industries. Ramoji Rao was born on November 16, 1935, in Pedaparupudi, a small village in Andhra Pradesh, India. His parents, Cherukuri Venkata Subbaiah and Cherukuri Venkata Subamma, were farmers. Rao was the youngest of five children, with two sisters, Ranganayakamma and Rajyalakshmi. He grew up in a poor family and had to work hard to support his family from a young age.
Ramoji Rao Age, Wikipeda, Biography, Wife Children
| Full Name | Cherukuri Ramoji Rao |
| Birth Date | 16 November 1936 |
| Birth Place | Pedaparupudi, Madras Presidency, British India (now in Andhra Pradesh, India) |
| Death Date | 8 June 2024 |
| Age at Death | 87 years |
| Nationality | Indian |
| Occupation | Businessman, Media Entrepreneur, Film Producer |
| Notable Works | Head of Ramoji Group, Owned Ramoji Film City, Eenadu newspaper, ETV Network, Usha Kiran Movies |
| Awards | Padma Vibhushan (2016), Four Filmfare Awards South, Five Nandi Awards, National Film Award |
| Spouse | Rama Devi (m. 1961) |
| Children | Cherukuri Suman (deceased) |
| Business Ventures | Margadarsi Chit Fund, Dolphin Group of Hotels, Kalanjali, Priya Pickles, Mayuri Film Distributors |
| Relationship | Name |
|---|---|
| Father | Cherukuri Venkata Subbaiah |
| Mother | Cherukuri Venkata Subamma |
| Sisters | Ranganayakamma, Rajyalakshmi |
| Wife | Rama Devi |
| Sons | Suman Prabhakar (deceased), Kiran Prabhakar |
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… pic.twitter.com/siC7aSHUxK
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) June 8, 2024
