Chiranjeevi Drops An Emotional Tweet Reminiscing Editor Gautam Raju

Popular editor of Tollywood Goutham Raju passed away at the age of 68 today. He was suffering from age-related issues and breathed his last in a private hospital. He was also undergoing treatment for kidney-related issues but suddenly his health got deteriorated at midnight.

Gautham worked for more than 850 movies and had good relations with all the A-listers of Tollywood. He also worked in Tamil, Kannada and Hindi film industries and is popular for the Padamati Sandhya Ragam, Nari Nari Naduma Murari, Karthavyam, Assembly Rowdy, Peda Rayudu, Khaidi No 15, apart from Gabbar Singh, Sardaar Gabbar Singh, Touch Chesi Chudu and Katamarayudu.

Gautham Raju was born in Tamil Nadu in 1954 and his recent movies were Mosgallu and Son of India. He made his debut as an editor with Chiranjeevi's 1981 film Chattaniki Kallu Levu.

Megastar Chiranjeevi, Junior NTR, Gopichand, Sai Dharam Tej and a few more Tollywood actors mourned for the loss of Gautham Raju and dropped emotional tweets on social media…

Gopichand

He shared a pic of Gautham Raju and wrote, "Saddened by the demise of renowned editor #GowthamRaju garu. May his soul rest in peace. Heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones".

Junior NTR

Ram Charan Tej

Ram Charan mourned for the sudden demise of Gautham Raju and wrote, "Tremendous loss to the industry… GauthamRaju Garu.. your work will be treasured forever. Strength to his family and friends".

Kalyan Ram Nandamuri

Chiranjeevi

This post reads, "It is unfortunate to lose an editor like Gowtham Raju. He was a gentle person but his editing was sharp. A man of few words, his skill in editing was limitless. A soft-spoken man, his work always contained speed. From Chattaniki Kallu Levu to Khaidi no. 150, he has worked for many of my films as an editor. His passing is a personal loss for me and the film industry. I extend my heartfelt condolences to the family."

Manchu Manoj

He also shared a pic of Gautham and wrote, "Heartbreaking to know that One of the greatest Editor of our times #GauthamRaju garu has left us. Strength to family and loved ones. Will miss you dearly uncle. Your great work will live forever. Om Shanti".

Suresh Productions

Gopichand Malineni

Manchu Lakshmi Prasanna

This tweet reads, "With the saddest of hearts I bid farewell to our very dear family friend, editor for many of nanas movies, Gautam Raju Garu. You have always been such a pillar of for everybody who came to you. Rest in eternal peace uncle. #gauthamraju".

Radha Krishna Kumar

Sai Dharam Tej

This tweet reads, "Heartbroken at the loss of Editor #GauthamRaju Garu,a man of great work & character,with whom I have worked closely during my initial phase of career. You'll always be alive in your work sir. Sending my strength to family and dear ones. #RIPGauthamRaju Garu."

MM Keeravani

This tweet reads, "Saddened by premature exit of Gouthamraju garu . Happened to work with him for Dhammu. Huge respect for his humility and talent".

Vishnu Manchu

Vishnu also is shocked to hear this sad news and wrote, "Saddened to hear the passing away of Sri. Gautham Raju garu, one of the most respected legendary editors of TFI. Learnt a lot from him since childhood. He was crucial for many blockbusters in Telugu. Will miss him a lot."

Director Surender Reddy

Kona Venkat

Director Harish Shankar

Harish shared the throwback pic of Gautham Raju and wrote, "The man behind the slick cuts of many of my blockbusters. The man from whom I learnt a lot about filmmaking. Unable to come to terms with the news that Goutham Raju garu is no more. Rest in peace sir. RIP Gautham Raju…".

Director Bobby

Gopi Mohan

He also dropped the condeolence message jotting down, "Legendary telugu film Editor Sri #Gowthamraju garu is no more with us.A very senior editor.Edited more than 1000 films. Worked for many block busters. An era ended. My condolences to his family. Working with you is a lifetime memorable experience.We miss you sir. Om Shanti".

RIP Gautham Raju…