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

Movies & web series

Jeevana Jyothi

Kalam Marindi

Tene Manasulu

Sudigundalu

Kakkai Siraginilae

Sirivennela

Janani Janmabhoomi

Jaag Utha Insan

Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu

Maro Prapancham

Chaduvukunna Ammayilu

Swayamkrushi

Swarnakamalam

Siri Siri Muvva

Sutradhaarulu

Athadu

Shubh Kaamna

Saptapadi

Shubhodayam

Bangaru Bava

Neramu Siksha

Santosham

Private Master

Doctor Chakravarthy

Sagara Sangamam

Velugu Needalu

Lakshmi Narasimha

Swathi Kiranam

Aurat Aurat Aurat

Subha Sankalpam

Sangeet

Narasimha Naidu

Sollividava

Shrutilayalu

Aapadbandhavudu

Yaaradi Nee Mohini

Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule

Swati Muthyam

Andhrudu

Sur Sangam

Kalisundam Raa

Uttama Villain

Vajram

Aatma Gowravam

Mooga Manasulu

Tagore

Eeshwar

Mugavari