Leading Kannada producer Ramu, husband of yesteryear actress Malashree, succumbed to Covid-19 on Monday, 26 April. He was aged 52 and survived by his wife and two children.
According to reports, he was tested Covid-19 positive a week ago and admitted to MS Ramaiah Hospital three days ago.
A Passionate Producer
Ramu was a passionate producer, who entered the film industry with the 1993 hit film Golibar. He was fond of mass movies and never hesitated to spend that 'extra money' on action sequences.
He had producer close to 40 movies in his career spanning over three decades. He worked with most of the big stars of current generations that include Ravichandran, Shivaraj Kumar, Upendra, Darshan, and Sudeep.
Lockup Death, Circle Inspector, Simhadri Simha, Chamundi, Hollywood, AK 47, Kiccha, and Malla were some of the popular movies made on his banner, Ramu Enterprises. He had also distributed many Telugu and Tamil movies in Karnataka.
His latest movie Arjun Gowda was prepping up for release and the trailer of the movie was just released a few weeks ago.
Celebrities Condole Ramu's Death
"It is a big loss to the Kannada film industry. I had met him two months ago and this remains our last meeting. Ramu and Malashree were loved by everyone in the film industry. He was synonymous with big-budget movies," actor Devaraj, who had worked with him in Lockup Death and Golibar, said.
Many noted celebrities have mourned the death of Ramu on Twitter. Check out their condolence tweets:
Puneeth Rajkumar: One of the most passionate Movie Producers of KFI, Ramu Sir is no more. RIP
Rakshitha Prem: Rip dear sir ..... extremely sad extremely broken ... my deepest condolences to mam n the family.
Chetan Kumar: Producer #Ramu's passing is devastating
Mr. Ramu was always kind & soft-spoken. In spite of being 'Koti' Ramu, he was so humble
Ten years ago when I met him at his office near my home, he affectionately guided me on many things cinema
My condolences to Malashree Madam & family
Shylaja Nag: Extremely sad to note that noted producer #Ramu is no more Relieved face #covid #CovidDeaths
Pavan Wadeyar: Very shock to know Ramu sir is no more. RIP Folded hands
ರಾಮು ಸಾರ್....
— ರವಿಶಂಕರ ಗೌಡ (@RavishankarGow5) April 26, 2021
ನಂಬಲು ಕಷ್ಟವಾಗುತ್ತಿದೆ...
ಕರೋನ ಎಚ್ಚರಿಸಲು ಹೋದರೆ ಎಲ್ಲಾರು ವ್ಯಂಗ್ಯ ಮಾಡುತ್ತಾರೆ ,
ಉಡಾಫೆ ಮಾತುಗಳನ್ನು ಆಡುತ್ತಾರೆ
ಇವತ್ತು ಆ ದರಿದ್ರ ಕರೋನದಿಂದ ನೀವೇ ಇಲ್ಲವಲ್ಲಾ ಸಾರ್...? pic.twitter.com/pOh69OGCG1
ಕನ್ನಡದ ಹೆಸರಾಂತ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕ ರಾಮು ಅವರು ಕೋವಿಡ್ ಗೆ ತುತ್ತಾಗಿರುವ ಸುದ್ದಿ ಹೇಳಲಾಗದಷ್ಟು ಸಂಕಟ ತಂದಿದೆ. ಮಾಲಾಶ್ರೀ, ಅವರ ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಮತ್ತು ಕುಟುಂಬದವರ ದುಃಖದಲ್ಲಿ ಅವರ ಜೊತೆಗಿದ್ದೇನೆ. ಇನ್ಯಾರು ಕೊರೊನಾಗೆ ಬಲಿಯಾಗುವುದು ಬೇಡ. ದಯವಿಟ್ಟು ಜಾಗರೂಕರಾಗಿರಿ.
— Sumalatha Ambareesh ?? ಸುಮಲತಾ ಅಂಬರೀಶ್ (@sumalathaA) April 26, 2021
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ಅದ್ದೂರಿತನಕ್ಕೆ ಹೆಸರುವಾಸಿಯಾಗಿದ್ದ
— ಸುನಿ/SuNi (@SimpleSuni) April 26, 2021
ಕೋಟಿ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕರು ಎಂದೆನಿಸಿದ್ದ #ಮಾಲಾಶ್ರೀ ರವರ ಪತಿ " ರಾಮು "
ರವರ ನಿಧನಕ್ಕೆ ಸಂತಾಪ ಸೂಚಕಗಳು#ಓಂಶಾಂತಿ #RIP#ramusir pic.twitter.com/uR2JRXCMmm
RIP #Ramu sir ? pic.twitter.com/WKmpmTjITl
— Pushkara Mallikarjunaiah (@Pushkara_M) April 26, 2021
Sriimurali: This is shocking, One of my earliest Producer's and a wonderful neighbor you were Ramu Sir and more than that a kind human. I cannot imagine what Mallakka and the kids are going through.KFI lost a fantastic producer today. I will miss you Sir. Rest in peace.
Yogi G Raj: This is really shocking and unbelievable..he was such a soft spoken and a wonderful human being...great producer..great loss to our Kannada industry..may the almighty give strength to their family..Rest in peace sir..u will always be remembered Folded handsFolded handsFolded handsFolded hands
ಕನ್ನಡ ಚಿತ್ರರಂಗಕ್ಕೆ ಅನೇಕ ಹಿಟ್ ಚಿತ್ರಗಳನ್ನು ನೀಡಿರುವ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕ ರಾಮು ಅವರು ಇಂದು ನಮ್ಮನ್ನೆಲ್ಲ ಅಗಲಿ ದೂರವಾಗಿದ್ದಾರೆ.
— Vijay Kiragandur (@VKiragandur) April 26, 2021
ರಾಮು ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬಕ್ಕೆ ಈ ನೋವನ್ನು ಭರಿಸುವ ಶಕ್ತಿ ದೊರಕಲಿ ಎಂದು ಮನದಾಳದ ಪ್ರಾರ್ಥನೆ. #RIPRamuSir pic.twitter.com/7PfsJyuEjA
ಖ್ಯಾತ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕ, ವಿತರಕ ಶ್ರೀ ರಾಮುರವರ ಅಕಾಲಿಕ ಮರಣ ಅತೀವ ಧಿಗ್ಭ್ರಮೆ, ನೋವು ತಂದಿದೆ. ಅವರ ಪತ್ನಿ ಮಾಲಾಶ್ರೀ ಅವರ ಮಕ್ಕಳು ಹಾಗೂ ಅವರ ಕುಟುಂಬದವರಿಗೆ ಈ ನೋವು ಬರಿಸುವ ಶಕ್ತಿ ಆ ಭಗವಂತ ನೀಡಲಿ ?
— Upendra (@nimmaupendra) April 26, 2021
ಅವರ ಆತ್ಮಕ್ಕೆ ಶಾಂತಿ ಸಿಗಲಿ ???
RIP ? pic.twitter.com/yfmVRCoMmp
ಇದು ಹಳ್ಳಿ ಪ್ರತಿಭೆ. ಯಾವ ಗಾಡ್ ಫಾದರ್ ಇಲ್ಲದೆ ಕೆಳಸ್ತರದಿಂದ ಕಾರ್ಮಿಕನಾಗಿ ಬಂದು ಕೋಟಿ ನಿರ್ಮಾಪಕನಾಗಿ ಬೆಳೆದ ಸಾಹಸಮಯ ಕಥೆ. ವಿನಯವಂತ, ಮಿತಭಾಷಿ, ಹಸನ್ಮುಖಿ, ಸಿನಿಮೋಹಿ ಕೋಟಿ ರಾಮುಗೆ ಕೋಟಿ ನಮನ.
— Nagathihalli Chandrashekhar (@NomadChandru) April 26, 2021
RIP #Ramu sir pic.twitter.com/TwNaDws4nD
— Rishab Shetty (@shetty_rishab) April 26, 2021
Meghana Gaonkar: Rest in peace Ramu sir.
Deepest condolences, prayers & much strength to @RamuMalashree ma'am and family. Blue heartFolded hands
