Media baron Cherukuri Ramoji Rao has had a great influence on the film industries of the South. Rao’s Ramoji Group owns Eenadu, the largest circulated Telugu daily, apart from owning the ETV network and a large number of channels. The group also owns Ramoji Film City, one of the largest film production facilities in the world. Apart from his contribution to media and journalism, Rao also served as a catalyst for the careers of many popular names in various film industries in India.
There are many interesting facts about Ramoji Rao, which are worth remembering on his 86th birthday.
- Ramoji Rao started his career with a magazine based on agriculture and farmers.
- Ramoji Rao’s own city
In 2015, Ramoji Rao announced plans to build Om Spiritual City, close to Ramoji Film City, on the outskirts of Hyderabad. The city was to have replicas of 108 temples across the country! - a charitable mind
In 2020, during the difficult COVID-19 pandemic, Ramoji Rao donated Rs 10 crore each to the relief funds of the Chief Ministers of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. He expressed hope that both the chief ministers would be successful in their fight against the virus. - an eye for talent
As a part of the film industry, Ramoji Rao was keen on making unique films. As reported by The Indian Express, Sudha Chandran’s discovery of dancing with a prosthetic limb piqued her interest. He decided to make a film about her. The film in which Chandran portrayed himself had a very positive impact on his career. - Awarded Padma Vibhushan
In 2016, Rao was honored with the prestigious Padma Vibhushan award by Pranab Mukherjee for his contribution to literature, journalism and media.
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