Ramesh Prasad

Akkineni Ramesh Prasad (born 30 August 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.

The son of 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.

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. He is also a founder trustee of the L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, one of India’s leading eye care institutions.

Early life Akkineni Ramesh Prasad was born on 30 September 1936 as the son of the Indian filmmaker L. V. Prasad. Prasads became a landmark in the city, making history with the screening of Avatar (2009), which attracted an audience of 300,000.

L. V. Prasad Eye Institute Ramesh Prasad is a founder trustee of the L. V. Prasad Eye Institute, established through a donation by his father. He remains the longest-serving member of the institute's governing board, alongside Dr. Gullapalli Nageswara Rao. The institute has become one of the leading eye care centers in India.

Leadership roles Ramesh Prasad has held numerous leadership positions in the film industry. He served as President of the South India Film Chamber of Commerce (1986-87, 1991-92), President of the Film Federation of India (1988-89), and President of the Andhra Pradesh Film Chamber of Commerce (2000-01). He was also a member of several advisory committees, including the Export Import Advisory Committee, the Governing Council of the Film and Television Institute of India, Pune, and the Advisory Committee of the Children’s Film Society of India.

Prasad Group Prasad Productions Pvt Ltd Prasad Film Labs Prasad EFX Prasad Video Digital L.V.Prasad Film and TV Academy Prasads Multiplex/Mall Prasads IMAX Prasad Panavision DCE DubaI DCE Singapore and Prasad Corp USA.