Vice President Radhakrishnan Attends Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025 as Chief Guest

The grand event, organized for the first time, was attended by India’s Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan as the chief guest. The ceremony marked the founding day of the Ramoji Group and the 89th birth anniversary of its founder, Padma Vibhushan awardee Ramoji Rao. On this occasion, two dictionaries—English to Telugu and Telugu to Telugu—were also released. Distinguished individuals who have made extraordinary contributions toward community upliftment, knowledge advancement, and national inspiration were honored.

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Prominent Guests

The event saw the presence of several key political and judicial figures, including Telangana Governor: J. Dev Varma Telangana Chief Minister: K. Chandrasekhar Reddy, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister: N. Chandrababu Naidu, Union Minister: G. Kishan Reddy and Ram Mohan Naidu (Ram Mohan Naidu. Former Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu and former Chief Justice of India N.V. Ramana (N.V. Ramana) were also present.

விடுதலைப் போராட்ட வீரர் 'செக்கிழுத்தச் செம்மல்' திரு. வ. உ. சிதம்பரம் பிள்ளை அவர்களின் நினைவு நாளில் அவருக்கு என் பணிவான அஞ்சலியைச் செலுத்துகிறேன்.

“கப்பலோட்டிய தமிழன்” என்று அன்போடு போற்றப்படும் திரு. வ.உ.சி அவர்கள், தென்னிந்தியாவில் சுதேச தாகத்தைப் பரவச் செய்த மாபெரும்… pic.twitter.com/yfxlCaKEfb

— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) November 18, 2025

Vice President’s Remarks

Vice President C. P. Radhakrishnan praised Ramoji Rao as a visionary nation-builder who transformed ideas into institutions and dreams into lasting realities. He urged the media to support India’s journey toward a developed nation by 2047 and to prioritize truth, ethics, and responsible journalism, especially in times of information overload and fake news. Emphasizing the media’s role as the fourth pillar of democracy, he highlighted its responsibility in keeping citizens informed with accuracy, impartiality, and objectivity. He also mentioned the media’s role in promoting a drug-free India and identifying fake news in the age of AI.

Hon’ble Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan graced the inaugural Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025 at Ramoji Film City, Hyderabad, Telangana, as the Chief Guest today.

He paid heartfelt tributes to Shri Ramoji Rao, describing him as a visionary nation-builder who transformed… pic.twitter.com/TB8l9RiDqm

— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) November 16, 2025

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Chairman of Ramoji Group Speaks

Ramoji Group Chairman and Managing Director Cherukuri Kiran said that the Ramoji Excellence Awards honor real-life heroes who quietly transform lives with courage, compassion, and commitment. Speaking at the ceremony, he remembered the group’s founder, Ramoji Rao Garu, describing him as a visionary with extraordinary resolve. He added that Ramoji Rao believed that ordinary people could achieve extraordinary results through purpose and discipline.

Hon’ble Governor of Haryana, Prof. Ashim Kumar Ghosh, along with his wife, Smt. Mitra Ghosh, called on Hon’ble Vice-President Shri C. P. Radhakrishnan at the Vice-President’s Enclave today.@RajBhavanHrypic.twitter.com/EUAdatM7YA

— Vice-President of India (@VPIndia) November 17, 2025

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Award Categories and Winners

Awards were presented across seven categories: Rural Development, Youth Icon, Science & Technology, Mankind Service, Arts & Culture, Journalism, and Women Achievers. The honorees included: Amla Ashok Ruia – Rural Development, Srikanth Bolla – Youth Icon, Prof. Madhavi Latha Gali– Science & Technology, Aakash Tandon – Mankind Service, Prof. Satyapati Prasanna Sri– Arts & Culture, Jaydeep Hardikar – Influential Journalism, Pallabi Ghosh– Women Empowerment.

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అతి సామాన్యుడిగా మొదలై అద్భుత వ్యవస్థగా ఎదిగి, భిన్నరంగాలలో విభిన్న విజయాలను సాధించి, నలుగురికీ మార్గదర్శిగా నిలిచి, తెలుగు ప్రజల కీర్తిని నలుదిశలా విస్తరించి, జన జర్నలిజానికి మకుటం లేని మహరాజుగా వెలిగిన స్వర్గీయ రామోజీరావు గారి జీవితం సదా స్ఫూర్తిదాయకం.

ఆ మహోన్నత వ్యక్తి జయంతి… pic.twitter.com/rmuQqwyBeS

— Revanth Reddy (@revanth_anumula) November 16, 2025

Each awardee received ₹5 lakh in cash, a citation, and a memento in recognition of their achievements.

FAQ

Q1: Where was the 'Ramoji Excellence Awards 2025' held?

A1: This grand event was held at the famous Ramoji Film City in Hyderabad.

Q2: What date did this award show take place?

A2: The event was held on Sunday, November 16th.

Q3: Who all attended this event?

A3: Many Bollywood stars, actors from the South film industry, and eminent personalities from various fields were a part of the event.

Q4: Why was this awards show special?

A4: This was the first edition of the 'Ramoji Excellence Awards', which presented awards in various categories to recognise excellence.

Q5: Will this be an annual event?

A5: Yes, according to the organisers, this awards show will be held every year and will honour the achievements of the Indian entertainment industry.

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