Legendary film producer Ramu passed away due to COVID 19 in Bengaluru. Husband of actress Malashree and producer of classics like Kiccha and Rajani died on Tuesday.
Kannada film producer Ramu dies of COVID-19
As per reports, Ramu had tested positive for COVID-19 nearly a week ago and was being treated for the same in Bengaluru s MS Ramaiah Hospital.
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BENGALURU: Noted Kannada film producer Ramu, who was married to Kannada female super star Malashree, succumbed to Covid on Monday evening.
The news was revealed on Tuesday by Kannada Film Academy Chairman and close family friend, Sunil Puranik, who condoled his death. He was one of the rarest breed of producers, who not only established their own identity but also ensured that their films run on their name. His films ran on his name rather than on the name of a hero, director or music director. His name attracted the audience to the theatres.
Noted Kannada film producer Ramu, who was married to Kannada female superstar Malashree, succumbed to complications stemming from COVID-19 on Monday evening.
The news was revealed by the Kannada Film Academy Chairman and close family friend, Sunil Puranik, who condoled his death.
“He was one of the rarest breed of producers, who not only established their own identity but also ensured that their films run on their name. His films ran on his name rather than on the name of a hero, director or music director. His name attracted the audience to the theatres. As he dared to spend lavishly, 52-year-old Ramu had earned the sobriquet of ‘Koti Ramu’ (to denote that he spends lavishly on his movie making),” he said.
Leading Kannada Film Producer Ramu Dies Due To COVID
The news was revealed on Tuesday by Kannada Film Academy Chairman.
Leading Kannada Film Producer Ramu Dies Due To COVID ( Photo Credit – Wikipedia )
Noted Kannada film producer Ramu, who was married to Kannada female superstar Malashree, succumbed to Covid on Monday evening.
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The news was revealed on Tuesday by Kannada Film Academy Chairman and close family friend, Sunil Puranik, who condoled his death.
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“He was one of the rarest breeds of producers, who not only established their own identity but also ensured that their films run on their name. His films ran on his name rather than on the name of a hero, director or music director. His name attracted the audience to the theatres.