K. Viswanath
Born: 1930-02-19 in Repalle, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
Died: 2023-02-02
Known For: Directing
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."
Filmography
2024
- Swag ... (Thanks)
2020
2018
2015
- Uttama Villain as Poornachandra Rao
2014
- Lingaa as Karunakara
2013
- Singam 2 as Chief Minister
- Greeku Veerudu
2011
- Rajapattai as Dakshinamoorthy
2010
- Subhapradam ... (Director)
2008
- Yaaradi Nee Mohini as Keerthi's Grandfather
- Pandurangadu as Pandurangadu's father
2007
- Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule as Keerthi's Grandfather
2004
- Swarabhishekam as Srinivasachari
- Pedababu
- Lakshmi Narasimha
2003
- Tagore
- Puthiya Geethai as Astrologer
- Swaathi Mutthu ... (Writer)
2002
- Bagavathi as Chief Minister
- Badhaai Ho Badhaai as Mr D'Souza
- Allari Ramudu as Ramachandraiah
- Santosham as Rama Chandraiah
- Nee Sneham as Amrutha's grandfather
- Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu as Ramachandraiah
- Seema Simham
2001
- Ninnu Choodalani as Siva Reddy
- Narasimha Naidu as Raghupathi Naidu
2000
- Mugavari as Sridar & Shiva's Father
- Kakkai Siraginilae as Sambasiva Iyer
- Kalisundam Raa as Raghavayya
1997
- Chinnabbaayi ... (Director)
1996
- Aurat Aurat Aurat ... (Director)
1995
- Kuruthipunal as Srinivasan
- Subha Sankalpam as Raayudu
- Vajram
1993
- Dhanwaan ... (Director)
1992
- Sangeet ... (Director)
- Swathi Kiranam ... (Director)
- Aapadbandhavudu ... (Director)
1989
- Eeshwar ... (Director)
- Sutradhaarulu ... (Director)
1988
- Maharajashri Mayagaadu ... (Dialogue)
- Swarnakamalam ... (Director)
1987
- Swayamkrushi ... (Director)
- Shrutilayalu ... (Director)
1986
- Swati Muthyam ... (Director)
- Sirivennela ... (Director)
1985
- Sanjog ... (Director)
- Sur Sangam ... (Director)
1984
- Jaag Utha Insan ... (Director)
- Janani Janmabhoomi ... (Director)
1983
- Sagara Sangamam ... (Director)
- Shubh Kaamna ... (Director)
1982
- Subhalekha ... (Director)
- Kaamchor ... (Director)
1981
- Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu ... (Dialogue)
- Saptapadi ... (Story)
1980
- Bangaru Bava ... (Dialogue)
- Sankarabharanam ... (Director)
- Shubhodayam ... (Director)
1979
- Sargam ... (Director)
- Enippadigal ... (Original Story)
1976
- Siri Siri Muvva ... (Director)
- Moondru Mudichu ... (Original Story)
1975
- Jeevana Jyothi ... (Director)
- Mattoru Seetha ... (Original Story)
1974
- O Seeta Katha ... (Director)
1973
- Sarada ... (Director)
- Neramu Siksha ... (Screenplay)
1972
- Kalam Marindi ... (Director)
1971
- Chelleli Kapuram ... (Director)
1970
- Maro Prapancham ... (Screenplay)
1969
- Nindu Hrudayalu ... (Director)
1968
- Kalisochina Adrushtam ... (Director)
- Sudigundalu ... (Screenplay)
1967
- Private Master ... (Director)
1965
- Aatma Gowravam ... (Director)
- Tene Manasulu ... (Story)
1964
- Doctor Chakravarthy ... (Assistant Director)
- Mooga Manasulu ... (Assistant Director)
1963
- Chaduvukunna Ammayilu ... (Screenplay)
1961
- Velugu Needalu ... (Assistant Director)
1959
- Banda Ramudu ... (Sound Director)
1957
- Thodi Kodallu ... (Sound Director)