K. Viswanath
87 movies
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Feb 19, 1930
- Died
- Feb 2, 2023 (age 92)
- Place of birth
- Repalle, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Also known as
- Kasinathuni Viswanath · कसीनथुनी विश्वनाथ · കാശിനാധുണി വിശ്വനാഥ് · கே. விஸ்வநாத்
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."
Profiles IMDb
Known for
K. Viswanath: movies and TV shows
Acting (33)
- Upcoming
- 2020
- 2018
- 2015 Uttama Villain
as Poornachandra Rao
- 2014 Lingaa
as Karunakara
- 2013 Singam 2
as Chief Minister
- 2013
- 2011 Rajapattai
as Dakshinamoorthy
- 2008 Pandurangadu
as Pandurangadu's father
- 2008 Yaaradi Nee Mohini
as Keerthi's Grandfather
- 2007 Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
as Keerthi's Grandfather
- 2005
- 2005 Athadu
as CBI Chief
- 2004 Swarabhishekam
as Srinivasachari
- 2004
- 2004
- 2003
- 2003 Puthiya Geethai
as Astrologer
- 2002 Nee Sneham
as Amrutha's grandfather
- 2002 Badhaai Ho Badhaai
as Mr D'Souza
- 2002 Bagavathi
as Chief Minister
- 2002 Allari Ramudu
as Ramachandraiah
- 2002 Santosham
as Rama Chandraiah
- 2002 Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
as Ramachandraiah
- 2002
- 2001 Ninnu Choodalani
as Siva Reddy
- 2001 Narasimha Naidu
as Raghupathi Naidu
- 2000 Kakkai Siraginilae
as Sambasiva Iyer
- 2000 Mugavari
as Sridar & Shiva's Father
- 2000 Kalisundam Raa
as Raghavayya
- 1995
- 1995 Kuruthipunal
as Srinivasan
- 1995 Subha Sankalpam
as Raayudu
Behind the camera (56)
- 2024 Swag
Thanks
- 2010 Subhapradam
Director
- 2004 Swarabhishekam
Director, Story
- 2003 Swaathi Mutthu
Writer
- 1997 Chinnabbaayi
Director
- 1996 Aurat Aurat Aurat
Director
- 1995 Subha Sankalpam
Story, Director, Screenplay
- 1993 Dhanwaan
Director, Story, Dialogue
- 1992 Aapadbandhavudu
Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1992 Swathi Kiranam
Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1992 Sangeet
Director
- 1989 Sutradhaarulu
Director
- 1989 Eeshwar
Director, Writer
- 1988 Maharajashri Mayagaadu
Dialogue
- 1988 Swarnakamalam
Director, Writer
- 1987 Swayamkrushi
Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1987 Shrutilayalu
Director, Writer
- 1986 Sirivennela
Director, Story
- 1986 Swati Muthyam
Director, Screenplay, Story, Writer
- 1985 Sur Sangam
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1985 Sanjog
Director
- 1984 Janani Janmabhoomi
Director
- 1984 Jaag Utha Insan
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1983 Sagara Sangamam
Director, Story, Screenplay
- 1983 Shubh Kaamna
Director
- 1982 Kaamchor
Director, Writer
- 1982 Subhalekha
Director
- 1981 Saptapadi
Story, Director, Screenplay
- 1981 Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
Dialogue
- 1980 Bangaru Bava
Dialogue
- 1980 Sankarabharanam
Director, Screenplay, Story
- 1980 Shubhodayam
Director, Story
- 1979 Enippadigal
Original Story
- 1979 Sargam
Director, Writer
- 1976 Moondru Mudichu
Original Story
- 1976 Siri Siri Muvva
Director, Screenplay
- 1975 Mattoru Seetha
Original Story
- 1975 Jeevana Jyothi
Director
- 1974 O Seeta Katha
Director
- 1973 Neramu Siksha
Screenplay
- 1973 Sarada
Director
- 1972 Kalam Marindi
Director, Screenplay
- 1971 Chelleli Kapuram
Director
- 1970 Maro Prapancham
Screenplay
- 1969 Nindu Hrudayalu
Director, Screenplay
- 1968 Kalisochina Adrushtam
Director, Screenplay
- 1968 Sudigundalu
Screenplay
- 1967 Private Master
Director, Screenplay
- 1965 Tene Manasulu
Story
- 1965 Aatma Gowravam
Director, Screenplay
- 1964 Doctor Chakravarthy
Assistant Director
- 1964 Mooga Manasulu
Assistant Director
- 1963 Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
Screenplay
- 1961 Velugu Needalu
Assistant Director
- 1959 Banda Ramudu
Sound Director
- 1957 Thodi Kodallu
Sound Director