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Ramoji Film City head, media tycoon Ramoji Rao dies in Hyderabad

Cherukuri Ramoji Rao, 87, passed away while undergoing treatment in Hyderabad. The media baron and film producer was reportedly moved to a private hospital in Nankramguda from his residence in Ramoji Film City after his health deteriorated on Friday afternoon, June 7.  He headed the production company Ushakiran Movies and won several National Awards and Filmfares. He was also the chairman of Dolphin Group of Hotels.