K. Viswanath
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 19, 1930
- Place of birth
- Repalle, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Died
- February 2, 2023
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."
Movies with K. Viswanath
- Athadu 2005 · ★ 7.8
- Lingaa 2014 · ★ 5.0
- Singam 2 2013 · ★ 5.8
- Uttama Villain 2015 · ★ 6.8
- Yaaradi Nee Mohini 2008 · ★ 7.0
- Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule 2007 · ★ 7.0
- Kuruthipunal 1995 · ★ 6.7
- Bagavathi 2002 · ★ 5.5
- Tagore 2003 · ★ 6.9
- Mugavari 2000 · ★ 6.8
- Badhaai Ho Badhaai 2002 · ★ 5.3
- Santosham 2002 · ★ 7.7
- Rajapattai 2011 · ★ 3.0
- Greeku Veerudu 2013 · ★ 3.8
- Puthiya Geethai 2003 · ★ 5.3
- Kalisundam Raa 2000 · ★ 7.0
- Andhrudu 2005 · ★ 7.0
- Narasimha Naidu 2001 · ★ 7.2
- Allari Ramudu 2002 · ★ 4.7
- Swarabhishekam 2004 · ★ 6.3
- Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu 2002 · ★ 6.5
- Seema Simham 2002 · ★ 4.5
- Sollividava 2018 · ★ 7.0
- Vajram 1995 · ★ 7.0
- Subha Sankalpam 1995 · ★ 7.5
- Lakshmi Narasimha 2004 · ★ 7.5
- Kakkai Siraginilae 2000 · ★ 9.0
- Ninnu Choodalani 2001 · ★ 6.0
- Pandurangadu 2008 · ★ 3.0
- Nee Sneham 2002 · ★ 4.0
- Pedababu 2004
- Narthanasala 2020
- Devasthanam 2012
Movies directed by K. Viswanath
- Sagara Sangamam 1983 · ★ 7.8
- Sankarabharanam 1980 · ★ 5.9
- Swati Muthyam 1986 · ★ 7.2
- Aapadbandhavudu 1992 · ★ 7.2
- Sargam 1979 · ★ 5.4
- Swathi Kiranam 1992 · ★ 7.6
- Swayamkrushi 1987 · ★ 8.6
- Swarnakamalam 1988 · ★ 8.1
- Sangeet 1992 · ★ 7.4
- Siri Siri Muvva 1976 · ★ 8.2
- Subhalekha 1982 · ★ 6.8
- Shrutilayalu 1987 · ★ 7.3
- Eeshwar 1989 · ★ 7.0
- Swarabhishekam 2004 · ★ 6.3
- Sutradhaarulu 1989 · ★ 8.0
- Nindu Hrudayalu 1969 · ★ 6.3
- Saptapadi 1981 · ★ 8.0
- Dhanwaan 1993 · ★ 5.3
- Sanjog 1985 · ★ 6.3
- Aatma Gowravam 1965 · ★ 7.3
- Kaamchor 1982 · ★ 6.7
- Chinnabbaayi 1997 · ★ 5.0
- Subhapradam 2010 · ★ 5.0
- Sur Sangam 1985 · ★ 7.2
- Sirivennela 1986 · ★ 9.0
- Shubhodayam 1980 · ★ 8.0
- Subha Sankalpam 1995 · ★ 7.5
- Aurat Aurat Aurat 1996 · ★ 7.5
- Jeevana Jyothi 1975 · ★ 10.0
- Kalam Marindi 1972 · ★ 10.0
- Shubh Kaamna 1983 · ★ 8.0
- Janani Janmabhoomi 1984 · ★ 9.0
- Private Master 1967 · ★ 8.0
- Chelleli Kapuram 1971 · ★ 7.0
- Jaag Utha Insan 1984 · ★ 9.0
- O Seeta Katha 1974
- Kalisochina Adrushtam 1968
- Sarada 1973