Akkineni Ramesh Prasad | |
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| Born | September 30, 1936 Andhra Pradesh, India |
| Other names | A. Ramesh Prasad |
| Occupation(s) | Businessman Producer |
| Parent | L. V. Prasad (father) |
| Relatives | A. Sreekar Prasad (cousin) |
Akkineni Ramesh Prasad (born 30 September 1936) is an Indian businessman and film producer, best known for his role as the chairman of Prasad Studios and Prasads Multiplex. He is credited with advancing the technical capabilities of Indian cinema.[1]
The son of renowned filmmaker L. V. Prasad, Ramesh Prasad earned an engineering degree in the United States before founding Prasad Film Laboratories in Madras in 1974. Under his leadership, Prasad Film Laboratories became one of India's largest and most respected post-production facilities, with 12 branches across major cities, including Hyderabad, Mumbai, Bangalore, and international offices in Singapore, Dubai, and the United States. The laboratory has won the National Award for Best Cinematography eight times for laboratory processing. Ramesh Prasad introduced advanced technologies to Indian cinema, including Digital Intermediate and HD post-production, and expanded into areas such as special effects and film restoration.[2]
Ramesh Prasad further contributed to the film industry by establishing Prasads Multiplex (earlier Prasads IMAX) in Hyderabad, a landmark theatre that became one of the most popular venues in the city. Beyond his business ventures, he served as President of the Film Federation of India from 1988 to 1989 and has held leadership roles in various industry organizations.[3] He is also a founder trustee of the L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, one of India’s leading eye care institutions.[4]