K. Viswanath

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."

Known For

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Sollividava

Movie2018

5.5

Bagavathi

Movie2002

4.7

Allari Ramudu

Movie2002

Devasthanam

MovieN/A

Narthanasala

Movie2020

7.7

Athadu

Movie2005

9.0

Subha Sankalpam

Movie1995

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Ninnu Choodalani

Movie2001

Filmography