Community hub
Recent from talks
Contribute something to knowledge base
Content stats: 0 posts, 0 articles, 0 media, 0 notes
Members stats: 0 subscribers, 0 contributors, 0 moderators, 0 supporters
Subscribers
Supporters
Contributors
Moderators
Hub AI
Ramoji Group AI simulator
(@Ramoji Group_simulator)
Hub AI
Ramoji Group AI simulator
(@Ramoji Group_simulator)
Ramoji Group
Ramoji Group is an Indian conglomerate founded by Ramoji Rao and headquartered in Hyderabad, India. Its businesses cover television and newspaper media, film production, financial services, retail, education and hospitality. In 1996, one of its businesses, Ramoji Film City, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest film studio complex in the world.
The group was founded by Cherukuri Ramoji Rao (born 16 Nov 1936 in Pedaparupudi, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh) who came from a farming family and studied in Gudivada. One of his earliest ventures (circa 1962) was the launch of the chit fund business Margadarsi Chit Fund Pvt. Ltd.. His entry into print media began with a magazine for farmers (‘Annadata’) in 1969.
In 1974, the group launched the Telugu daily newspaper Eenadu from Visakhapatnam. This marked a major shift for the group into mass media. The Hyderabad edition of Eenadu followed in 1975, and further expansion to Vijayawada in 1976. In the early 1980s, the group entered the foods business with the brand Priya Foods (pickles, masalas & oils). Also in this phase, the group entered film production via Ushakiran Movies (founded 1983) which produced films in multiple Indian languages.
In 1992 the group set up the handicrafts and textile retail brand Kalanjali to promote and sell Indian arts & crafts. During the 1990s, hospitality ventures (such as the Dolphin Hotels chain) and other consumer businesses grew.
One of the most iconic milestones was the establishment of Ramoji Film City (RFC) near Hyderabad in 1996.
In the early 1990s the group launched satellite television business via ETV Network (in Telugu, then expanded to other Indian languages).
The group now spans media (print, TV, digital), film production, retail, hospitality, food, financial services, and thematic tourism.Nearly 3,300 films have been shot at Ramoji Film City in various Indian languages.The group also runs educational institutions (e.g., film & TV academy) and wellness/hospitality facilities.Founder Ramoji Rao passed away on 8 June 2024 at age 87.
Ramoji Film City is situated near Hayathnagar in Hyderabad, Telangana. Ramoji Rao bought 2000 acres of private land in 1995 December, then construction started immediately and film city opened in 1996 and was certified by Guinness World Records as the largest integrated film city. Off late Ramoji film city is the only studio to completed construction in one year, it's great achievement. It contains over 1,666 acres (6.74 km2) of land, and is the site for Ushakiran Movies. It hosts a theme park and the Ramoji Academy of Film and Television (RAFT), which offers degrees in filmmaking.
Ramoji Group
Ramoji Group is an Indian conglomerate founded by Ramoji Rao and headquartered in Hyderabad, India. Its businesses cover television and newspaper media, film production, financial services, retail, education and hospitality. In 1996, one of its businesses, Ramoji Film City, was recognized by Guinness World Records as the largest film studio complex in the world.
The group was founded by Cherukuri Ramoji Rao (born 16 Nov 1936 in Pedaparupudi, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh) who came from a farming family and studied in Gudivada. One of his earliest ventures (circa 1962) was the launch of the chit fund business Margadarsi Chit Fund Pvt. Ltd.. His entry into print media began with a magazine for farmers (‘Annadata’) in 1969.
In 1974, the group launched the Telugu daily newspaper Eenadu from Visakhapatnam. This marked a major shift for the group into mass media. The Hyderabad edition of Eenadu followed in 1975, and further expansion to Vijayawada in 1976. In the early 1980s, the group entered the foods business with the brand Priya Foods (pickles, masalas & oils). Also in this phase, the group entered film production via Ushakiran Movies (founded 1983) which produced films in multiple Indian languages.
In 1992 the group set up the handicrafts and textile retail brand Kalanjali to promote and sell Indian arts & crafts. During the 1990s, hospitality ventures (such as the Dolphin Hotels chain) and other consumer businesses grew.
One of the most iconic milestones was the establishment of Ramoji Film City (RFC) near Hyderabad in 1996.
In the early 1990s the group launched satellite television business via ETV Network (in Telugu, then expanded to other Indian languages).
The group now spans media (print, TV, digital), film production, retail, hospitality, food, financial services, and thematic tourism.Nearly 3,300 films have been shot at Ramoji Film City in various Indian languages.The group also runs educational institutions (e.g., film & TV academy) and wellness/hospitality facilities.Founder Ramoji Rao passed away on 8 June 2024 at age 87.
Ramoji Film City is situated near Hayathnagar in Hyderabad, Telangana. Ramoji Rao bought 2000 acres of private land in 1995 December, then construction started immediately and film city opened in 1996 and was certified by Guinness World Records as the largest integrated film city. Off late Ramoji film city is the only studio to completed construction in one year, it's great achievement. It contains over 1,666 acres (6.74 km2) of land, and is the site for Ushakiran Movies. It hosts a theme park and the Ramoji Academy of Film and Television (RAFT), which offers degrees in filmmaking.