K. Viswanath
Directing
- Born
- February 19, 1930 · Repalle, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Died
- February 2, 2023 (age 92)
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
Sagara Sangamam
June 3, 1983
Sankarabharanam
February 2, 1980
Swati Muthyam
March 13, 1986
Moondru Mudichu
October 22, 1976
Aapadbandhavudu
October 8, 1992
Sargam
January 8, 1979
Swathi Kiranam
October 5, 1992
Swayamkrushi
September 3, 1987
Swarnakamalam
July 15, 1988
Sangeet
September 18, 1992
Siri Siri Muvva
August 27, 1976
Subhalekha
June 11, 1982
Behind the camera55
- 2010Subhapradam Director, Writer
- 2004Swarabhishekam Director, Story
- 2003Swaathi Mutthu Writer
- 1997Chinnabbaayi Director
- 1996Aurat Aurat Aurat Director
- 1995Subha Sankalpam Story, Director, Screenplay
- 1993Dhanwaan Director, Story, Dialogue
- 1992Aapadbandhavudu Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1992Swathi Kiranam Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1992Sangeet