Mamata Banerjee Mourns the Loss of Media Pioneer Ramoji Rao, Founder of Eenadu Group and Ramoji Film City

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee expressed her sadness over the passing of media mogul Ramoji Rao, the founder of Eenadu Group and Ramoji Film City. She extended her condolences to Rao’s family, friends, and numerous followers, and also spoke of her personal interactions with him. Banerjee recalled her visit to the Ramoji Rao studio on his invitation. “Saddened to know about the demise of media leader Ramoji Rao. Founder head of the Eenadu group, ETV network and a large film city, he was a torchbearer of specifically Telugu and generally the entire regional cultural-communication world,” Banerjee posted on X. “I knew him well and have personal reminiscences about him. He once invited me to his studio which I visited along with him and a state leader, and I still remember that occasion fondly. “I convey my sincere condolences to his family, friends, and countless followers,” she added. Rao, who was 88, passed away this morning in Hyderabad.