India News | TN CM Stalin Condoles Ramoji Rao's Death
Get latest articles and stories on India at LatestLY. Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Saturday condoled the death of media mogul Ramoji Rao and hailed his contributions to journalism and the film industry. In a post on X, Stalin said: "Deeply saddened by the passing away of Padma Vibhushan Thiru. Ramoji Rao garu, the visionary founder of the Ramoji Group. His remarkable contributions to media, journalism, and the film industry have left an everlasting legacy. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and admirers during this difficult time."
Chennai, Jun 8 (PTI) Tamil Nadu Chief Minister and DMK president MK Stalin on Saturday condoled the death of media mogul Ramoji Rao and hailed his contributions to journalism and the film industry. In a post on X, Stalin said: "Deeply saddened by the passing away of Padma Vibhushan Thiru. Ramoji Rao garu, the visionary founder of the Ramoji Group. His remarkable contributions to media, journalism, and the film industry have left an everlasting legacy. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family, friends, and admirers during this difficult time."
Superstar Rajinikanth in a social media post said, "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."
Veteran actor and Makkal Needhi Maiam founder Kamal Haasan said, "Deeply saddened to learn of the demise of a doyen of Indian media and cinema industry, Chairman of Eenadu Group, Ramoji Rao Garu.
Ramoji Rao Film City dedicated in honour of his craft is not only a shooting location but also a popular tourist destination. The passing away of this visionary and innovative thinker, is a tremendous loss for Indian cinema. My condolences to his family and loved ones." The 88-year old media industry leader passed away in Hyderabad early on Saturday.
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