K. Viswanath
Known for: Directing
Born: February 19, 1930
Died: February 2, 2023
Place of birth: 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."
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Filmography
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6.0
Swag
2024
NR
Narthanasala
2020
7.0
Sollividava
2018
6.7
Uttama Villain
2015
5.8
Singam 2
2013
3.8
Greeku Veerudu
2013
3.0
Rajapattai
2011
3.0
Subhapradam
2010
3.0
Pandurangadu
2008
7.0
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
7.0
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
2007
7.0
Andhrudu
2005
7.8
Athadu
2005
7.0
Swarabhishekam
2004
NR
Pedababu
2004
7.5
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004
6.0
Swaathi Mutthu
2003
6.9
Tagore
2003
5.3
Puthiya Geethai
2003
4.0
Nee Sneham
2002
5.3
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
5.5
Bagavathi
2002
4.7
Allari Ramudu
2002
7.7
Santosham
2002
6.5
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
2002
4.5
Seema Simham
2002
6.0
Ninnu Choodalani
2001
7.0
Narasimha Naidu
20019.0
Kakkai Siraginilae
2000
6.8
Mugavari
2000
7.0
Kalisundam Raa
2000
5.0
Chinnabbaayi
1997
7.5
Aurat Aurat Aurat
19967.0
Vajram
1995
6.7
Kuruthipunal
1995
9.0
Subha Sankalpam
1995
5.3
Dhanwaan
1993
7.0
Aapadbandhavudu
1992
8.0
Swathi Kiranam
1992
7.4
Sangeet
1992
8.0
Sutradhaarulu
1989
7.0
Eeshwar
1989
NR
Maharajashri Mayagaadu
1988
7.9
Swarnakamalam
1988
8.8
Swayamkrushi
1987
7.3
Shrutilayalu
1987
10.0
Sirivennela
1986
6.9
Swati Muthyam
19867.3
Sur Sangam
1985
6.3
Sanjog
1985
9.0
Janani Janmabhoomi
1984
9.0
Jaag Utha Insan
1984
7.7
Sagara Sangamam
1983
8.0
Shubh Kaamna
1983
6.7
Kaamchor
1982
7.0
Subhalekha
1982
8.5
Saptapadi
19819.0
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981
8.0
Bangaru Bava
1980
5.7
Sankarabharanam
1980
9.0
Shubhodayam
19807.0
Enippadigal
1979
5.4
Sargam
1979
6.3
Moondru Mudichu
1976
8.3
Siri Siri Muvva
1976
7.0
Mattoru Seetha
1975
10.0
Jeevana Jyothi
1975
NR
O Seeta Katha
1974
NR
Neramu Siksha
1973NR
Sarada
1973
10.0
Kalam Marindi
1972
7.0
Chelleli Kapuram
1971
10.0
Maro Prapancham
1970
6.5
Nindu Hrudayalu
1969
NR
Kalisochina Adrushtam
19689.3
Sudigundalu
1968
8.0
Private Master
1967
10.0
Tene Manasulu
1965
7.5
Aatma Gowravam
1965
8.5
Doctor Chakravarthy
1964
7.0
Mooga Manasulu
19649.0
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
1963
8.0
Velugu Needalu
1961
4.5
Banda Ramudu
1959
7.0
Thodi Kodallu
1957
NR
Devasthanam
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