Additionally, the group possesses prominent media entities such as the Eenadu newspaper, the ETV Network of television channels, and the film production company Usha Kiran Movies.
Among his diverse business endeavors are Margadarsi Chit Fund, the Dolphin Group of hotels, Kalanjali shopping mall, Priya pickles, and Mayuri Film Distributors.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi also expressed grief at his death, 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.
President Droupadi Murmu offered condolences on the demise of Rao. The President said that with the demise of Ramoji Rao, India has lost a titan of the media and entertainment sector.”An innovative entrepreneur, he pioneered many ventures, including the Eenadu newspaper, ETV news network and Ramoji Film City. Honoured with Padma Vibhushan, he succeeded as his vision was essentially rooted in society. His contributions to this industry will be long remembered. My condolences to his family and well-wishers,” President Murmu said in a post on X.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin, Bihar CM Nitish Kumar and former CM of Andhra Pradesh Jagan Mohan Reddy also mourned the demise of Ramoji Rao on Saturday.
Telugu Desam Party (TDP) supremo N Chandrababu Naidu also expressed grief over the demise of Rao.
As per reports, Ramoji Rao had previously battled and successfully recovered from colon cancer a few years ago.
In 2016, he received the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India, from then-President Pranab Mukherjee
Telangana Government decided to perform the last rites of Ramoji Rao with state honors.
The Chief Minister Revanth Reddy issued orders through the Chief Secretary to Rangareddy Collector and Cyberabad Commissioner to supervise the arrangements for the conduct of last rites with state honours.
