Editor GG Krishna Rao, who is popularly known for his work in the 80s Telugu cinema, died during the early hours of Tuesday morning in Bengaluru. Krishna has worked in more than 200 films as an editor. 

Hailing from Bengaluru, Krishna collaborated with iconic filmmakers like K Viswanath, Adurthi Subba Rao, Jandhyala, Bapu and Dasari Narayana Rao. He also closely worked with Poornodaya banner and Vijaya Madhavi Productions

As an editor, his notable works include Shankarabharanam (1980), Swathimuthyam (1985), Sardar Papa Rayadu (1980), Sutradharulu (1989), Seethamahalakshmi (1978), Subhalekha (1982), Muddha Mandaram (1981), Bobbili Puli (1982), and Subha Sankalpam (1995), to name a few. 

He has also worked in Hindi and Tamil films, namely, Sur Sangam (1985), Milan (1967), Eswar (1989), Jwar Bhata (1973), Mastana (1970), Salangai Oli (1983) and Ezhumalaiyan Mahimai (1997). Most of his work in other languages apart from Telugu, have been adaptations of his frequent collaborator K Viswanath's films.

Krishna last worked in Subhapradam (2010) and Sri Rama Rajyam (2011), directed by K Viswanath and Bapu respectively. In addition to being an editor, he has also worked on sets, as associate director and production designer.