K. Viswanath

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K. Viswanath

Directing February 19, 1930

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 grea…

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Athadu

Athadu

7.8 2005 Movie
Singam 2

Singam 2

5.8 2013 Movie
Uttama Villain

Uttama Villain

6.7 2015 Movie
Yaaradi Nee Mohini

Yaaradi Nee Mohini

7.0 2008 Movie
Kuruthipunal

Kuruthipunal

6.7 1995 Movie
Sagara Sangamam

Sagara Sangamam

7.7 1983 Movie
Bagavathi

Bagavathi

5.5 2002 Movie
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule

Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule

7.0 2007 Movie
Sankarabharanam

Sankarabharanam

5.7 1980 Movie
Subhapradam

Subhapradam

3.0 2010 Movie
Badhaai Ho Badhaai

Badhaai Ho Badhaai

5.3 2002 Movie
Tagore

Tagore

6.9 2003 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2024
    Swag

    Movie Thanks

  2. 2020
    Narthanasala

    Movie

  3. 2018
    Sollividava

    Movie

  4. 2015
    Uttama Villain

    Movie Poornachandra Rao

  5. 2013
    Singam 2

    Movie Chief Minister

  6. 2013
    Greeku Veerudu

    Movie

  7. 2011
    Rajapattai

    Movie Dakshinamoorthy

  8. 2010
    Subhapradam

    Movie Director

  9. 2008
    Pandurangadu

    Movie Pandurangadu's father

  10. 2008
    Yaaradi Nee Mohini

    Movie Keerthi's Grandfather

  11. 2007
    Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule

    Movie Keerthi's Grandfather

  12. 2005
    Andhrudu

    Movie

  13. 2005
    Athadu

    Movie CBI Chief

  14. 2004
    Swarabhishekam

    Movie Srinivasachari

  15. 2004
    Pedababu

    Movie

  16. 2004
    Lakshmi Narasimha

    Movie

More credits
  1. 2003
    Swaathi Mutthu

    Movie Writer

  2. 2003
    Tagore

    Movie

  3. 2003
    Puthiya Geethai

    Movie Astrologer

  4. 2002
    Nee Sneham

    Movie Amrutha's grandfather

  5. 2002
    Badhaai Ho Badhaai

    Movie Mr D'Souza

  6. 2002
    Bagavathi

    Movie Chief Minister

  7. 2002
    Allari Ramudu

    Movie Ramachandraiah

  8. 2002
    Santosham

    Movie Rama Chandraiah

  9. 2002
    Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu

    Movie Ramachandraiah

  10. 2002
    Seema Simham

    Movie

  11. 2001
    Ninnu Choodalani

    Movie Siva Reddy

  12. 2001
    Narasimha Naidu

    Movie Raghupathi Naidu

  13. 2000
    Kakkai Siraginilae

    Movie Sambasiva Iyer

  14. 2000
    Mugavari

    Movie Sridar & Shiva's Father

  15. 2000
    Kalisundam Raa

    Movie Raghavayya

  16. 1997
    Chinnabbaayi

    Movie Director

  17. 1996
    Aurat Aurat Aurat

    Movie Director

  18. 1995
    Vajram

    Movie

  19. 1995
    Kuruthipunal

    Movie Srinivasan

  20. 1995
    Subha Sankalpam

    Movie Raayudu

  21. 1993
    Dhanwaan

    Movie Story

  22. 1992
    Aapadbandhavudu

    Movie Screenplay

  23. 1992
    Swathi Kiranam

    Movie Director

  24. 1992
    Sangeet

    Movie Director