K. Viswanath
Directing
Born 1930-02-19 · 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
Athadu
2005 · Movie
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008 · Movie
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
2007 · Movie
Uttama Villain
2015 · Movie
Santosham
2002 · Movie
Kuruthipunal
1995 · Movie
Tagore
2003 · Movie
Mugavari
2000 · Movie
Kalisundam Raa
2000 · Movie
Andhrudu
2005 · Movie
Subha Sankalpam
1995 · Movie
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004 · Movie
Narasimha Naidu
2001 · Movie
Sollividava
2018 · Movie
Swarabhishekam
2004 · Movie
Narthanasala
2020 · Movie
Devasthanam
— · Movie
Pedababu
2004 · Movie
Ninnu Choodalani
2001 · Movie
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
2002 · Movie
Nee Sneham
2002 · Movie
Pandurangadu
2008 · Movie
Allari Ramudu
2002 · Movie
Seema Simham
2002 · Movie
Puthiya Geethai
2003 · Movie
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002 · Movie
Bagavathi
2002 · Movie
Singam 2
2013 · Movie
Greeku Veerudu
2013 · Movie
Rajapattai
2011 · Movie