Ramoji Rao

Cherukuri Ramoji RAO; born 16 Nov 1936), better known as Ramoji RAO, is an Indian businessman, film producer, educationist, journalist and media entrepreneur. He is head of the Ramoji Group which owns, among other things, the world's largest film production facility, Ramoji Film city and film Ushakiran Movies production company, founded in 1983. He has gathered four Filmfare Awards South, and the National Film Award for his works in Telugu cinema. In 2016, he was selected to be honored with the Padma Vibhushan, India's second highest civilian honor, for his contributions in correspondence with service providers, literature and education.