Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, chairman of the Ramoji Group and Padma Vibhushan awardee, passed away at 87 after a prolonged illness. Rao had been suffering from chronic illness and age-related complications. He was admitted to Star Hospitals in Hyderabad on June 5 due to respiratory issues and high blood pressure. He passed away at around 4:50 am on Saturday at Star Hospitals.
Born on November 16, 1936, Ramoji Rao established a massive business empire, including Margadarsi Chit Funds, Eenadu Telugu Daily, ETV network, Usha Kiran Movies, and Ramoji Film City. He also owned a Dolphin group of hotels, Kalanjali Saree Showrooms, Priya Foods, and Mayuri Film Distributors. Rao’s contributions to journalism, literature, and education earned him the Padma Vibhushan in 2016.
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