Iconic media baron Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, passed away in the wee hours of Saturday. Ramoji Rao, the chairman of the Eenadu media group and founder of Ramoji Film City passed away at 4:50 a.m. after being admitted to the hospital on the 5th of this due to deteriorating health, ETV Bharat reported. He was admitted to Star Hospitals of Nanakramguda in Hyderabad on June 5 afternoon due to respiratory issues and high blood pressure.

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The 87-year-old Ramoji Rao had been suffering from chronic illness and age-related health complications for a long time. The esteemed businessman had been struggling with health issues for a few days before his demise. According to sources, arrangements are being made to move Mr. Ramoji Rao's body to his home in Ramoji Film City, where friends, relatives, and well-wishers will be able to say their last goodbyes to the departed soul.

Rao's legacy is vast, encompassing numerous successful business ventures and media productions. Under his leadership, Eenadu became a major force in Telugu media. His other business ventures include the film production house Usha Kiran Movies, the film distribution company Mayuri Film Distributors, the financial services firm Margadarsi Chit Fund, and the hotel chain Dolphin Group of Hotels. He was also the head of the ETV Network of television channels. In 2016, he received the Padma Vibhushan, the second-highest civilian award in India, from then-President Pranab Mukherjee. 

(With inputs from ANI)