The Untold Story of the Legendary Sri Ramoji Rao
Early Life and Family Background
In the Pedaparupudi village of Krishna District, Andhrapradesh, on November 16, 1936, Cherukuri Venkata Subamma and Cherukuri Venkata Subbaiah welcomed their son Cherukuri Ramoji Rao into the world. With his two sisters, Rajyalakshmi and Ranganayakamma, he experienced an incredible upbringing. Since he comes from a proud farming family, he learned about agriculture from the foundations of his community and family. His early years were marked by a strong desire to study new things, express himself creatively, and support farmers. At first glance, this well-known character appears so serene and pleasant in white safari clothes and white shoes. They have a straightforward yet elegant demeanor.
Marriage and Family Life
Following his literary studies, he married Rama Devi and went on to become a prosperous businessman and media entrepreneur. Suman Prabhakar and Kiran Prabhakar, his two sons, took on his various businesses’ activities.
Achievements in Media and Business
He overcame many obstacles to become a formidable media entrepreneur, business tycoon, journalist, film producer, and wonderful person who helped thousands of people. For his outstanding contributions to the Telugu cinema industry, Ramoji Rao Garu has won four Filmfare awards in the South and a National cinema Award. For his devoted efforts in journalism and writing, he was awarded the Padma Vibhushan with high regard.
Ramoji Film City
Millions of people all throughout the nation find great inspiration in Ramoji Rao Garu’s path. The well-known individual serves as chairman of “Ramoji Film City,” the biggest film studio in the world. Established in 1996, the studio provides employment for a significant number of people and serves as a destination for entertainment for thousands of people worldwide.
Contributions to Telugu Cinema
As the proprietor of RFC, Ramoji Rao additionally achieved a noteworthy place in the hearts of the Telugu audience with his impactful films that advocated for women’s rights, equality for justice, and numerous other human welfare projects. Ramoji Rao has a distinct approach to choosing screenplays and presenting them to viewers.
Launch of E TV Channel
A turning point in his amazing adventure is the E TV channel. In addition to owning Ramoji Film City, Ramoji Rao has other businesses that he has elevated to a remarkable level via his amazing work. In 1995, he launched a group of twelve stations under the E TV network, which broadcast programming that combined entertainment and news in a variety of languages. One of the most well-liked television networks is ETV, which entertains viewers in various regions of the nation with daily television series and shows in Telugu, Hindi, Bangla, Marathi, Kannada, Oriya, Gujarati, and Urdu. The channel began airing a morning program called Annadata that featured farmers’ lives and various fields’ cultivation techniques. This was the first television program to focus on farmers’ welfare and
Foundation of Eenadu
Eenadu, which since its establishment in 1974 has altered the course of news and media in the South. It is the first newspaper that provides Telugu readers with both national and district edition news. The greatest publication for reliable news on district and national events is still Eenadu. This is the first newspaper in the nation to cover every major story, including sports, movie reviews, business, transportation, political news, and local current events. As of right now, Eenadu remains the top newspaper for providing readers with the best information.
Introduction of Annadata
For him, the pinnacle of his professional accomplishments was the introduction of “Annadata,” the magazine—possibly the first in India—that features news and stories concerning farmers and their activities. He has a strong personal connection to this cause because he was raised in an agricultural family and has always wished to work for the farmers’ welfare. Subsequently, he launched the Annadata TV program on the E TV channel, which aired programs only on agricultural technologies, methodologies, and education.
Priya Foods and Dolphin Hotels
Priya Foods was founded in 1980 with the goal of introducing people to the consistent, tangy taste of pickles throughout the year, along with savory foods, sauces, edible oils, and other confections. In addition, he owns the Dolphin chain of hotels founded 25 years ago operates all the hospitality requirements in Ramoji Film City and in Visakhapatnam.
Ushakiran Movies
Ushakiran Movies was founded by Ramoji Rao, who was driven by his ideology and his unwavering expertise in cinema and journalism. He created impactful scripts that centred on social themes and featured biopics of Mayuri and Ashwini. On the other hand, the banner also generated fantastic family films that drew in young viewers.
Margadarshi Chit Fund
Established in 1962 by Ramoji Rao Garu, Margadarshi is a chit fund distribution company that has 3,60,000 members and helps a lot of people in Andhrapradesh. The company was founded in 1974. After raising money from the general public and investors, the company was involved in a number of legal disputes alleging Ramoji Rao had defied the law by refusing to pay taxes to the government. This made him uncomfortable in business, but as the published story states, his courageous spirit and never-give-up attitude allowed him to fight back and stand firm.
Rama Devi Public School
Ramoji Rao is also the founder of the famous school in the name of his wife ‘Rama Devi Public School’ in 2002 near the first gate of Ramoji Film City in Hayathnagar. RPS is provided with the best faculty and education development programs conducting every year.
Film Distribution and Sitara Magazine
Ramoji Rao Garu started his own film distribution company Mayuri Film Distributors involved in the distribution of films after production and has been doing the same in their very own banner. He introduced ‘Sitara’ magazine for reviewing Telugu movies, people of the 90s used to wait for the weekly Sitara magazine.
Legacy and Controversies
No matter how controversies try to scorn him, Ramoji Rao fought back with a brave heart and dedication. His contribution and efforts to develop his companies at the age of 83 is remarkable and cannot deny the fact that he is a great human and livelihood for his millions of employees and a great businessman for the fraternity. His discipline and work ethics sail the ship of his group of businesses effortlessly.
Important Facts about Ramoji Rao
- Name: Cherukuri Ramoji Rao
- Date of Birth: November 16, 1936
- Birth Place: Pedaparupudi, Krishna District
- Zodiac Sign: Scorpio
- Awards: Filmfare Awards, National Film Award, Padma Vibhushan
- Parents: Venkata Subbamma and Cherukuri Venkata Subbaiah
- Siblings: Rajyalakshmi and Ranganayakamma
- Spouse: Rama Devi
- Children: Suman Prabhakar and Kiran Prabhakar
- Favourite sport: Cricket
