Renowned Film Editor GG Krishna Rao, Who Predominantly Worked With K Vishwanath, Dasari, & Bapu No More!

Renowned Telugu film editor GG Krishnarao, who worked with the torchbearers of Tollywood film industry from 1970s, dies. Condolences have started to pour in for the bereaved family of Krishnarao from the Tollywood fraternity. He belonged to Bengaluru and is said to have breathed his last due to age-related ailments in Bengaluru at his home.

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It is worth mentioning here that Krishnarao, who moved and worked closely with Kalatapasvi K Viswanath and was one of the crucial persons to elevate his cinematic poetry, died 18 days after K Viswanath's death.

GG Krishnarao & Telugu directors

Krishnarao was known for predominantly working with stalwarts like Dasari Narayana Rao, Bapu, K Viswanath, and Jandhyala among others.

GG Krishnarao Filmography

The veteran editor worked for blockbuster films like Sankarabharanam- the first of its kind industry hit, directed by K Viswanath. He then went on to work as an editor to films like Swathimuthyam, Subhalekha, Bobbili Puli, Sardar Paparayudu, Suthradharulu, Seethamahalakshmi, Muddha Mandaram, Nalugu Sthambalaata, Subha Sankalpam, Swarabhishekam, Sruthilayalu, Sri Ramarajyam, and etc. He was a constant of K Viswanath's films.

GG Krishnarao Hindi Filmography

He worked as an editor of these popular Bollywood films-Milan, Eshwar, Sur Sangam, Jwar Bhata 1973, and Mastana 1970 among others.

GG Krishnarao worked as an editor for more than 200 films throughout his career spanning several decades. He is a go-to choice for the movies made by Poornodaya Creations and Vijaya Madhavi Productions banners. He has rendered her craft for several other Tamil, Kannada, and Hindi films as well.

GG Krishnarao As Producer

The renowned editor has turned producer for a few Telugu movies including Nandamuri Balakrishna's debut film as a lead actor, Janani Janmabhumischa, Merupusadi, and Shubhodayam among others.