Dr. Pratap C. Reddy is the grandfather-in-law of the famous South Indian actor, Ram Charan..aged 92, is the founder and Chairman of Apollo Hospitals, India’s first private hospital chain. He is the grandfather of Upasana Kamineni, who is married to the famous Telugu superstar Ram Charan.
About Dr. Pratap C. Reddy:
Dr. Pratap C. Reddy is a cardiologist who established Apollo Hospitals in Chennai in 1983. He now owns approximately 5,000 pharmacy outlets and 300 primary care clinics. He completed his MBBS from Stanley Medical College, Chennai, and specialized in cardiology in the U.S. For his dedication to healthcare, he was honored with the Padma Bhushan (1991) and the Padma Vibhushan (2010). At 92, he still goes to the office six days a week, from 10 AM to 5 PM.
His Vision
He always aimed to revolutionize India’s medical healthcare facilities after seeing people go abroad for treatment. His goal was to provide world-class healthcare within India. He also pioneered services like telemedicine and e-health.
Dr. Pratap C. Reddy’s Net Worth
Forbes revealed on June 7, 2025, that Dr. Pratap C. Reddy’s net worth is approximately ₹26,000+ crores ($3.3 billion), ranking him 1156th globally and 94th among India’s richest individuals.
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