K. Viswanath
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."
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Movies (88)
Swag
2024 · Thanks
Narthanasala
2020
Sollividava
2018
Uttama Villain
2015 · Poornachandra Rao
Lingaa
2014 · Karunakara
Singam 2
2013 · Chief Minister
Greeku Veerudu
2013
Devasthanam
2012
Rajapattai
2011 · Dakshinamoorthy
Subhapradam
2010 · Director, Writer
Pandurangadu
2008 · Pandurangadu's father
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008 · Keerthi's Grandfather
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
2007 · Keerthi's Grandfather
Andhrudu
2005
Athadu
2005 · CBI Chief
Swarabhishekam
2004 · Srinivasachari, Director, Story
Pedababu
2004
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004
Swaathi Mutthu
2003 · Writer
Tagore
2003
Puthiya Geethai
2003 · Astrologer
Nee Sneham
2002 · Amrutha's grandfather
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002 · Mr D'Souza
Bagavathi
2002 · Chief Minister
Allari Ramudu
2002 · Ramachandraiah
Santosham
2002 · Rama Chandraiah
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
2002 · Ramachandraiah
Seema Simham
2002
Ninnu Choodalani
2001 · Siva Reddy
Narasimha Naidu
2001 · Raghupathi Naidu
Kakkai Siraginilae
2000 · Sambasiva Iyer
Mugavari
2000 · Sridar & Shiva's Father
Kalisundam Raa
2000 · Raghavayya
Chinnabbaayi
1997 · Director
Aurat Aurat Aurat
1996 · Director
Vajram
1995
Kuruthipunal
1995 · Srinivasan
Subha Sankalpam
1995 · Raayudu, Story, Screenplay, Director
Dhanwaan
1993 · Story, Director, Dialogue
Aapadbandhavudu
1992 · Screenplay, Director, Story
Swathi Kiranam
1992 · Director, Screenplay, Story
Sangeet
1992 · Director
Sutradhaarulu
1989 · Director
Eeshwar
1989 · Writer, Director
Maharajashri Mayagaadu
1988 · Dialogue
Swarnakamalam
1988 · Director, Writer
Swayamkrushi
1987 · Director, Screenplay, Story
Shrutilayalu
1987 · Director, Writer
Sirivennela
1986 · Story, Director
Swati Muthyam
1986 · Director, Screenplay, Story, Writer
Sur Sangam
1985 · Director, Screenplay, Story
Sanjog
1985 · Director
Janani Janmabhoomi
1984 · Director
Jaag Utha Insan
1984 · Story, Screenplay, Director
Sagara Sangamam
1983 · Director, Story, Screenplay
Shubh Kaamna
1983 · Director
Kaamchor
1982 · Director, Writer
Subhalekha
1982 · Director
Saptapadi
1981 · Story, Director, Screenplay
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981 · Dialogue
Bangaru Bava
1980 · Dialogue
Sankarabharanam
1980 · Director, Screenplay, Story
Shubhodayam
1980 · Story, Director
Enippadigal
1979 · Original Story
Sargam
1979 · Director, Writer
Moondru Mudichu
1976 · Original Story
Siri Siri Muvva
1976 · Screenplay, Director
Mattoru Seetha
1975 · Original Story
Jeevana Jyothi
1975 · Director
O Seeta Katha
1974 · Director
Neramu Siksha
1973 · Screenplay
Sarada
1973 · Director
Kalam Marindi
1972 · Screenplay, Director
Chelleli Kapuram
1971 · Director
Chinnanati Snehitulu
1971 · Director, Story, Screenplay
Maro Prapancham
1970 · Screenplay
Nindu Hrudayalu
1969 · Director, Screenplay
Kalisochina Adrushtam
1968 · Director, Screenplay
Sudigundalu
1968 · Screenplay
Private Master
1967 · Screenplay, Director
Tene Manasulu
1965 · Story
Aatma Gowravam
1965 · Screenplay, Director
Doctor Chakravarthy
1964 · Assistant Director
Mooga Manasulu
1964 · Assistant Director
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
1963 · Screenplay
Velugu Needalu
1961 · Assistant Director
Banda Ramudu
1959 · Sound Director
Thodi Kodallu
1957 · Sound Director
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