K. Viswanath
Born: 1930-02-19
• Repalle, 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."
Filmography
Narthanasala
Sollividava
Uttama Villain
Singam 2
Greeku Veerudu
Rajapattai
Pandurangadu
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
Andhrudu
Athadu
Swarabhishekam
Pedababu
Lakshmi Narasimha
Tagore
Puthiya Geethai
Nee Sneham
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
Bagavathi
Allari Ramudu
Santosham
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
Seema Simham
Ninnu Choodalani
Narasimha Naidu
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Kakkai Siraginilae
Mugavari
Kalisundam Raa
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Vajram
Kuruthipunal
Subha Sankalpam
Devasthanam