<p>Media baron Ramoji Rao has been laid to rest at Ramoji Film City. Rao, the founder of famous Ramoji Film City and ETV Network, passed away&nbsp;on Saturday (June 8) in Hyderabad at the age of 87.&nbsp;</p>

<p>On Sunday, Rao's last rites were performed at Ramoji Film City with full state honours. TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu and Rao's dear friends, family and entertainment industry bigwigs attended the final journey of the tycoon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Naidu joined Rao's family and was seen giving a shoulder to the tycoon's mortal remains. In the video shared by ANI, the politician can be seen holding Ramoji's body along with others near the funeral pyre.</p>

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<p>Following the death of the Padma Vibhushan awardee, the Andhra Pradesh government declared two-day state mourning on Sunday and Monday (June 9 and 10).</p>

<p>Ramoji's mortal remains were kept at the corporate office building in Ramoji Film City, where a massive crowd gathered to pay their last respects to the Eenadu Group founder. Several prominent politicians and A-listers arrived at Ramoji Film City to offer the media baron their last respects.</p>

<p>South Indian actors such as Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, and Pawan Kalyan, were captured offering their condolences to Rao's family.<em> RRR </em>director SS Rajamouli and music composer MM Keeravaani also paid their last respects to Rao.&nbsp;</p>

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<p>Following Rao's death announcement, several prominent personalities including President of India Droupadi Murmu, PM-elect Narendra Modi, superstar Rajinikanth, and Kamal Haasan paid tributes.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Calling him a visionary and indelible mark on journalism, PM-elect Narendra Modi paid tribute to Rao. “The passing away of Shri Ramoji Rao Garu is extremely saddening," Modi shared on X. "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 excellence in the media and entertainment world.”</p>

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Media baron Ramoji Rao has been laid to rest at Ramoji Film City. Rao, the founder of famous Ramoji Film City and ETV Network, passed away on Saturday (June 8) in Hyderabad at the age of 87.

Media baron Ramoji Rao has been laid to rest at Ramoji Film City. Rao, the founder of famous Ramoji Film City and ETV Network, passed away on Saturday (June 8) in Hyderabad at the age of 87. On Sunday, Rao's last rites were performed at Ramoji Film City with full state honours. TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu and Rao's dear friends, family and entertainment industry bigwigs attended the final journey of the tycoon. Naidu joined Rao's family and was seen giving a shoulder to the tycoon's mortal remains. In the video shared by ANI, the politician can be seen holding Ramoji's body along with others near the funeral pyre. Ramoji Rao no more: No shooting in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday #WATCH | Telangana: TDP chief N Chandrababu Naidu attends the last rites of Eenadu & Ramoji Film City founder Ramoji Rao, in Hyderabad.#Ramoji #Naidu pic.twitter.com/yELbVjLzFO — WION (@WIONews) June 9, 2024 × Following the death of the Padma Vibhushan awardee, the Andhra Pradesh government declared two-day state mourning on Sunday and Monday (June 9 and 10). Ramoji's mortal remains were kept at the corporate office building in Ramoji Film City, where a massive crowd gathered to pay their last respects to the Eenadu Group founder. Several prominent politicians and A-listers arrived at Ramoji Film City to offer the media baron their last respects. South Indian actors such as Chiranjeevi, Nagarjuna, and Pawan Kalyan, were captured offering their condolences to Rao's family. RRR director SS Rajamouli and music composer MM Keeravaani also paid their last respects to Rao. Sri @PawanKalyan Garu about #ramoji Rao Garu and his achievement 🙏 pic.twitter.com/91XU3x5EOO — Telugu 101 (@Telugu101) June 9, 2024 × Following Rao's death announcement, several prominent personalities including President of India Droupadi Murmu, PM-elect Narendra Modi, superstar Rajinikanth, and Kamal Haasan paid tributes. Calling him a visionary and indelible mark on journalism, PM-elect Narendra Modi paid tribute to Rao. “The passing away of Shri Ramoji Rao Garu is extremely saddening," Modi shared on X. "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 excellence in the media and entertainment world.”

Media tycoon Ramoji Rao laid to rest; TDP chief Chandrababu Naidu attends last rites

<p>Indian media tycoon Ramoji Rao passed away on June 8, 2023. Ramoji was one of the prominent names in the Indian entertainment and media industry, known for his contributions as a film producer and media tycoon. As a mark of respect, all shoots in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday (June 9) have been halted.</p>

<p>Soon after Rao's death was announced, Telugu Film Producers Council (TFPC) and Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) announced that film industry would&nbsp;remain closed&nbsp;in the following&nbsp;two states.</p>

<p>“Ramoji Rao's death will bring the Telugu film industry to a standstill in Andhra and Telangana states tomorrow,” wrote the TFPC account.</p>

<p>As per the Hindustan Times, many shootings were halted in Hyderabad on Saturday as well.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ramoji's mortal remains have been shifted to his residence in Ramoji film industry.</p>

<p><strong>Ramoji Rao's Death</strong></p>

<p>Indian media boron Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, who founded the Ramoji Film City, passed away in Hyderabad, Telangana on Saturday (June 8). He was 87. Rao breathed his last at Star Hospital in Hyderabad, Telangana at 4:50am local time.</p>

<p>Ramoji was the head of Ramoji Group, under which he had different business ventures such as Eenadu, a Telugu-language daily newspaper, ETV TV channels, Ramoji film industry, and the production house Usha Kiran movie</p>

<p>Following the news of his death, several prominent personalities, A-listers, celebrities&nbsp;paid tribute to the median tycoon.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Expressing her condolences, President Droupadi Murmu called him a “titan of the media and entertainment sector."</p>

<p>PM-designate Narendra Modi shared a photo with Ramoji on X and&nbsp;wrote, "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 excellence in the media and entertainment world."</p>

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<p>Superstar Rajinikanth paid tribute to the late soul, ''I am deeply saddened on hearing the demise of my mentor and well wisher Shri Ramoji Rao Garu. The man who created history in Journalism, Cinema and a great kingmaker in Politics. He was my guide and inspiration in my life. May his soul rest in peace.@Ramoji_FilmCity."</p>

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Indian media tycoon Ramoji Rao passed away on June 8, 2023. Ramoji was one of the prominent names in the Indian entertainment and media industry, known for his contributions as a film producer and media tycoon.

Indian media tycoon Ramoji Rao passed away on June 8, 2023. Ramoji was one of the prominent names in the Indian entertainment and media industry, known for his contributions as a film producer and media tycoon. As a mark of respect, all shoots in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana on Sunday (June 9) have been halted. Soon after Rao's death was announced, Telugu Film Producers Council (TFPC) and Telugu Film Chamber of Commerce (TFCC) announced that film industry would remain closed in the following two states. “Ramoji Rao's death will bring the Telugu film industry to a standstill in Andhra and Telangana states tomorrow,” wrote the TFPC account. As per the Hindustan Times, many shootings were halted in Hyderabad on Saturday as well. Ramoji's mortal remains have been shifted to his residence in Ramoji film industry. Ramoji Rao's Death Indian media boron Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, who founded the Ramoji Film City, passed away in Hyderabad, Telangana on Saturday (June 8). He was 87. Rao breathed his last at Star Hospital in Hyderabad, Telangana at 4:50am local time. Ramoji was the head of Ramoji Group, under which he had different business ventures such as Eenadu, a Telugu-language daily newspaper, ETV TV channels, Ramoji film industry, and the production house Usha Kiran movie Following the news of his death, several prominent personalities, A-listers, celebrities paid tribute to the median tycoon. Expressing her condolences, President Droupadi Murmu called him a “titan of the media and entertainment sector." PM-designate Narendra Modi shared a photo with Ramoji on X and wrote, "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 excellence in the media and entertainment world." రామోజీ రావు గారి మరణించిన కారణంగా తెలుగు ఫిల్మ్ ఇండస్ట్రీ రేపు ఆంధ్ర, తెలంగాణ రాష్ట్రాలలో నిలుపవేయబడుతుంది. #RipRamojiRao pic.twitter.com/i4nBluiZ2v — Telugu Film Producers Council (@tfpcin) June 8, 2024 × Superstar Rajinikanth paid tribute to the late soul, ''I am deeply saddened on hearing the demise of my mentor and well wisher Shri Ramoji Rao Garu. The man who created history in Journalism, Cinema and a great kingmaker in Politics. He was my guide and inspiration in my life. May his soul rest in peace.@Ramoji_FilmCity." I am deeply saddened on hearing the demise of my mentor and well wisher Shri Ramoji Rao Garu. The man who created history in Journalism, Cinema and a great kingmaker in Politics. He was my guide and inspiration in my life. May his soul rest in peace. @Ramoji_FilmCity — Rajinikanth (@rajinikanth) June 8, 2024 ×

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