K. Viswanath
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 19, 1930
- Died
- February 2, 2023 (aged 92)
- Birthplace
- 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
Filmography
Subhapradam
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Swarabhishekam
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Chinnabbaayi
Movie · Director
Aurat Aurat Aurat
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Subha Sankalpam
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Dhanwaan
Movie · Director
Swathi Kiranam
Movie · Director
Aapadbandhavudu
Movie · Director
Sangeet
Movie · Director
Sutradhaarulu
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Eeshwar
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Swarnakamalam
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Swayamkrushi
Movie · Director
Shrutilayalu
Movie · Director
Swati Muthyam
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Sirivennela
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Sur Sangam
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Sanjog
Movie · Director
Janani Janmabhoomi
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Jaag Utha Insan
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Sagara Sangamam
Movie · Director
Shubh Kaamna
Movie · Director
Subhalekha
Movie · Director
Kaamchor
Movie · Director
Saptapadi
Movie · Director
Sankarabharanam
Movie · Director
Shubhodayam
Movie · Director
Sargam
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Siri Siri Muvva
Movie · Director
Jeevana Jyothi
Movie · Director
O Seeta Katha
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Sarada
Movie · Director
Kalam Marindi
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Chelleli Kapuram
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Chinnanati Snehitulu
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Nindu Hrudayalu
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Kalisochina Adrushtam
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Private Master
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Aatma Gowravam
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Mooga Manasulu
Movie · Assistant Director
Doctor Chakravarthy
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Velugu Needalu
Movie · Assistant Director