K. Viswanath
Born Feb 19, 1930 · 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."
Known for
Narthanasala
2020
Singam 2
2013
Greeku Veerudu
2013
Rajapattai
2011
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
Pandurangadu
2008
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
2007
Andhrudu
2005
Swarabhishekam
2004
Pedababu
2004
Puthiya Geethai
2003
Bagavathi
2002
Allari Ramudu
2002
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
2002
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
Santosham
2002
Nee Sneham
2002
Seema Simham
2002
Ninnu Choodalani
2001
Narasimha Naidu
2001
Mugavari
2000
Kalisundam Raa
2000
Subha Sankalpam
1995
Kuruthipunal
1995
Devasthanam