Ramoji Rao, the head of the ETV Network and Ramoji Film City has passed away at the age of 87. He was undergoing treatment in Hyderabad. According to reports, on June 5, he was hospitalised following high blood pressure and breathlessness. However, he passed away in the early hours of June 8, Saturday. 

His remains have been shifted to his residence at Ramoji Film City. Several prominent political leaders and film personalities are expected to arrive in Hyderabad to pay their last respects.