K. Viswanath

Known for DirectingBorn 1930-02-19Died 2023-02-02Repalle, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India

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."Read more

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Sirivennela

Jeevana Jyothi

Kalam Marindi

Maro Prapancham

Tene Manasulu

Sudigundalu

Kakkai Siraginilae

Subha Sankalpam

Janani Janmabhoomi

Jaag Utha Insan

Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu

Shubhodayam

Chaduvukunna Ammayilu

Swayamkrushi

Saptapadi

Doctor Chakravarthy

Siri Siri Muvva

Swathi Kiranam

Sutradhaarulu

Shubh Kaamna

Bangaru Bava

Swarnakamalam

Athadu

Santosham

Private Master

Velugu Needalu

Lakshmi Narasimha

Sagara Sangamam

Aurat Aurat Aurat

Sangeet

Shrutilayalu

Sollividava

Aatma Gowravam

Sur Sangam

Yaaradi Nee Mohini

Andhrudu

Swarabhishekam

Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule

Narasimha Naidu

Kalisundam Raa

Vajram

Aapadbandhavudu

Tagore

Eeshwar

Uttama Villain

Subhalekha

Mugavari

Enippadigal