Personal info
Known for
Producer
Gender
Male
Birthday
16 November
Location
Andhra Pradesh, India
Edit pageRamoji Rao
Biography
Cherukuri Ramoji Rao was an Indian businessman, film producer, journalist and media entrepreneur who played a major role in the development of Telugu cinema and the Indian media industry. He was born on 16 November 1936 in Pedaparupudi, Krishna district, Andhra Pradesh.
He founded the Telugu newspaper Eenadu in 1974 and established the film production company Usha Kiran Movies in 1983. Through his production house, he backed several films, including Mayuri (1984), Pratighatana (1985), Nuvve Kavali (2000), Ishtam (2001), Ninnu Kalisaka (2009), Savaari (2009), and Nachavule (2008).
One of his most significant achievements was establishing Ramoji Film City in 1996. Recognised by Guinness World Records as the world's largest film studio complex, it became a major destination for film production and tourism. He also founded the ETV Network and headed the Ramoji Group.
Awards and Recognition
He received the Padma Vibhushan in 2016 for his contributions to journalism, literature and education. His film-production work also earned him several National Film Awards, Nandi Awards and Filmfare Awards South.
He died on 8 June 2024 in Hyderabad, Telangana, at the age of 87.
