Sri Ramoji Rao's Statue Unveiled On First Death Anniversary At Ramoji Film City

Hyderabad: Sri Ramoji Rao's legacy remains immortal. The path he paved on Telugu soil continues to inspire generations, and his life stands as a beacon of vision and determination. On the occasion of his first death anniversary, a life-like silica statue of the legendary media baron was unveiled at Ramoji Film City, symbolising his enduring presence.

The commemorative event was held at the Ramojirao Memorial Park, with senior members of the Ramoji Group of Companies paying floral tributes. Present on the occasion were Ramoji Group CMD Ch Kiron, Margadarsi MD Ch Sailaja Kiron, Ramoji Film City MD Vijayeswari, ETV Bharat Director Brihati and her husband Akshay, Priya Foods Director Sahari and Raches Yella, UKML Director Sohana and Vinay, as well as close family friends Krishna Ella, Suchitra Ella, Raghu Rayala, Subhashini, Anita, Group Auditor Sambasiva Rao, ETV CEO Bapineedu, Ramoji Group HR Head Gopal Rao and Eenadu Andhra Pradesh and Telangana editors M Nageswara Rao and DN Prasad, among many others from various departments.

Family members of Sri Ramoji Rao after unveiling his statue on his first death anniversary at Ramoji Film City. (ETV Bharat)

A moving rendition of 'Vaishnava Janato,' Sri Ramoji Rao’s favourite bhajan, was sung by child artists from 'Padutha Theeyaga,' a Telugu singing reality show, as a tribute.

Prominent veena player Phani Narayana also paid homage with soulful performances of compositions by Thyagaraja, Bhakta Ramadasu and Annamayya.

A highlight of the ceremony was the unveiling of Ramoji Rao’s silica statue at the corporate office where he once led his empire. The statue, unveiled by his grandchildren Sahari, Sohana, Brihati and Divija, was so life-like that many felt as though Ramoji Rao himself had returned and taken his seat.

Sri Ramoji Rao's statue unveiled at Ramoji Film City (ETV Bharat)

The statue was crafted by Gombe Mane Company of Bengaluru under the supervision of master sculptor Sridhar Murthy, who, despite never meeting Sri Ramoji Rao in person, created the figure based solely on photographs and videos provided by the Ramoji Group. Murthy, who attended the ceremony with his family, was personally congratulated by CMD Ch Kiron and Ramoji Rao's family for his remarkable craftsmanship.

In a gesture reflecting Sri Ramoji Rao’s philanthropic spirit, the Ramoji Group donated Rs 10 lakh each to the Akshaya Patra Foundation, UNICEF and the Red Cross.

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