Cherukuri Ramoji Rao was an Indian businessman, media entrepreneur, and film producer, born on November 16, 1936. He was the head of the Ramoji Group and the founder of Ramoji Film City, the largest film production facility in the world. Rao also managed Eenadu newspaper, ETV network, and Usha Kiran Movies. His business ventures extended to Margadarshi Chit Fund, Dolphin Group of Hotels, Kalajhalli Shopping Mall, Priya Pickles, and Mayuri Film Distributors. He was awarded four Filmfare South Awards, five Nandi Awards, and a National Film Award for his contributions to Telugu cinema. In 2016, he received the Padma Vibhushan.
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Meaning of the name - Cherukuri
Derived from the Telugu word "Cheruku", which refers to a type of tree or wood.
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Cherukuri Ramoji Rao belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Birth: Pedaparupudi
Occupation: film producer
Employers: Ramoji Group | Eenadu Newspaper | ETV Network | Usha Kiran Movies
Awards Received: Padma Vibhushan in literature & education | Filmfare Awards South
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Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on November 16, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for November 16, 2025 |
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| Sun | 24 Scorpio 10 | 24 Scorpio 35 | 24 Aquarius 35 |
| Moon | 21 Sagittarius 49 | 15 Libra 38 | 25 Pisces 40 |
| Mercury | 23 Scorpio 10 | 3 Sagittarius 0 | 29 Capricorn 36 |
| Venus | 29 Sagittarius 55 | 12 Scorpio 14 | 11 Aries 9 |
| Mars | 1 Libra 14 | 8 Sagittarius 47 | 19 Scorpio 26 |
| Jupiter | 26 Sagittarius 28 | 25 Cancer 7 | 16 Capricorn 20 |
| Saturn | 15 Pisces 55 | 25 Pisces 10 | 21 Pisces 39 |
| Uranus | 6 Taurus 55 | 29 Taurus 39 | 6 Taurus 2 |
| Neptune | 18 Virgo 37 | 29 Pisces 31 | 18 Virgo 11 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 41 | 1 Aquarius 37 | 27 Cancer 4 |
| Rahu | 25 Sagittarius 56 | 14 Pisces 33 | 21 Sagittarius 13 |
| Ketu | 25 Gemini 56 | 14 Virgo 33 | 21 Gemini 13 |
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