Media tycoon and veteran film producer Ramoji Rao passed away in the early hours of Saturday at a private hospital in Hyderabad. He was 82. Rao, known for his pioneering work in the Telugu film industry and for establishing the iconic Ramoji Film City, had been admitted to Satya Hospital a few days prior due to high blood pressure and respiratory complications.

A wave of grief swept through the film and political circles following the news of his demise. Several state and national leaders, along with prominent figures from the film industry, expressed their condolences.

The cast and crew of Ram Charan's upcoming film "Game Changer" paid their respects to Ramoji Rao by observing a moment of silence on the set in Rajahmundry. The team, including Ram Charan and director Shankar, shared a video of their tribute, highlighting the profound impact Rao had on the industry. The film's final and crucial schedule commenced in Rajahmundry yesterday.

Ramoji Rao's mortal remains have been taken to his residence at the Film City."Game Changer", a pan-India political drama directed by Shankar, features Kiara Advani as the female lead alongside Ram Charan. The film also stars SJ Suryah, Srikanth, Anjali, Naveen Chandra, and others in pivotal roles. Thaman is composing the music, while Dil Raju is producing the ambitious project.

Ramoji Rao's legacy extends far beyond his contributions to the film industry. His visionary leadership transformed the landscape of entertainment and media in India, leaving behind a lasting impact on countless lives.Movie lovers are in a state of shock at the sudden demise of Ramoji Rao who brought in many revolutions in the print and electronic media and also influenced the political space in the two Telugu states with his thought provoking editorials. Apart from it, he made his mark in the entertainment industry and also came up with the state of the art shooting facilities at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad.