In April 2001, Ramoji Group's Film City, hosted its first English production, 'Quicksand', produced by Ramoji Rao and directed by Sam Firstenberg . Thus, Ramoji Film City brought international (Hollywood) attention to Hyderabad.
Ramoji Rao incorporated the Ramoji Group in 1962, with Margadarsi Chit Fund Ltd. By 2001, the Rs. 15 billion Ramoji Group became one of the biggest business houses in India. The group had interests in newspapers and magazines, hotels, films and television, investment companies, condiments and confectioneries, a 1000-acre film city, apparels and handicrafts. (Refer Exhibit I). |
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