K. Viswanath
Directing
Born: 1930-02-19 in Repalle, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Biography
Kasinadhuni Viswanath (19 February 1930 – 2 February 2023) was an Indian film director, screenwriter, lyricist and actor who predominantly worked in Telugu cinema. One of the greatest auteurs of Indian cinema, he received international recognition for his works, and is known for blending parallel cinema with mainstream cinema. He was honoured with the "Prize of the Public" at the "Besançon Film Festival of France" in 1981. In 1992, he received the Andhra Pradesh state Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, and the civilian honour Padma Shri for his contribution to the field of arts. In 2016, he was conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, the highest award in Indian cinema. He is popularly known as "Kalatapasvi."
Known For
Bagavathi
Chief Minister
Allari Ramudu
Ramachandraiah
Sollividava
Subha Sankalpam
Raayudu
Athadu
CBI Chief
Singam 2
Chief Minister
Narthanasala
Ninnu Choodalani
Siva Reddy
Kuruthipunal
Srinivasan
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
Keerthi's Grandfather
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Keerthi's Grandfather
Santosham
Rama Chandraiah
Uttama Villain
Poornachandra Rao
Mugavari
Sridar & Shiva's Father
Devasthanam
Swarabhishekam
Srinivasachari
Rajapattai
Dakshinamoorthy
Greeku Veerudu
Seema Simham
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
Mr D'Souza
Nee Sneham
Amrutha's grandfather
Tagore
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
Ramachandraiah
Puthiya Geethai
Astrologer
Pandurangadu
Pandurangadu's father
Pedababu
Andhrudu
Kalisundam Raa
Raghavayya
Narasimha Naidu
Raghupathi Naidu
