Ramoji Rao

Chairman Mr. Ramoji Rao

Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, better known as Ramoji Rao (born 16 November 1936), is an Indian businessman and media entrepreneur. He is head of the Ramoji Group which owns, among other things, the world's largest film production facility, Ramoji Film City.^[1]

Rao cherukuri was born in Gudivada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh, into an agricultural family. Some of the companies owned by the Ramoji group include Margadarsi Chit Fund, Eenadu newspaper, ETV, Priya Foods, Ushakiron Movies and as mentioned above, the Ramoji Film City near Hyderabad. He is also the chairman of Dolphin group of hotels in AndhraPradesh.

Ramoji Film City near anazpur village

Ramoji Rao's Ramoji Film City, the largest film production facility in the world is popular among film makers as well as tourists - nearly 200,000 tourists visit this facility every month. Its many attractions include exotic gardens, an entertainment center where live stunt shows are enacted, and a ride that simulates space travel.

Awards

• 1985 - Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) - Pratighatana
• 1998 - Filmfare Special Award for Excellent Contribution of a Film City.
• 2000 - Filmfare Best Film Award (Telugu) - Nuvve Kavali.
• 2004 - Filmfare Lifetime Achievement Award (South).

References

1. ^ Guinness World of Records

• http://www.hinduonnet.com/businessline/2002/07/05/stories/2002070501670400.htm
• http://www.icmrindia.org/free%20resources/casestudies/ramoji-Leadership%20Case%20Study.htm

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Name	Rao, Cherukuri Ramoji
Alternative names
Short description	Indian businessman and media entrepreneur
Date of birth	16 November 1936
Place of birth	Gudivada, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh
Date of death
Place of death