K. Viswanath
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 19, 1930, Repalle, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Died
- February 2, 2023
- Movies
- 76
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."
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2020 | Narthanasala | |
| 2018 | Sollividava | |
| 2015 | Uttama Villain | Poornachandra Rao |
| 2014 | Lingaa | Karunakara |
| 2013 | Singam 2 | Chief Minister |
| 2013 | Greeku Veerudu | |
| 2012 | Devasthanam | |
| 2011 | Rajapattai | Dakshinamoorthy |
| 2008 | Pandurangadu | Pandurangadu's father |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini | Keerthi's Grandfather |
| 2007 | Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule | Keerthi's Grandfather |
| 2005 | Andhrudu | |
| 2005 | Athadu | CBI Chief |
| 2004 | Swarabhishekam | Srinivasachari |
| 2004 | Pedababu | |
| 2004 | Lakshmi Narasimha | |
| 2003 | Tagore | |
| 2003 | Puthiya Geethai | Astrologer |
| 2002 | Nee Sneham | Amrutha's grandfather |
| 2002 | Badhaai Ho Badhaai | Mr D'Souza |
| 2002 | Bagavathi | Chief Minister |
| 2002 | Allari Ramudu | Ramachandraiah |
| 2002 | Santosham | Rama Chandraiah |
| 2002 | Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu | Ramachandraiah |
| 2002 | Seema Simham | |
| 2001 | Ninnu Choodalani | Siva Reddy |
| 2001 | Narasimha Naidu | Raghupathi Naidu |
| 2000 | Kakkai Siraginilae | Sambasiva Iyer |
| 2000 | Mugavari | Sridar & Shiva's Father |
| 2000 | Kalisundam Raa | Raghavayya |
| 1995 | Vajram | |
| 1995 | Kuruthipunal | Srinivasan |
| 1995 | Subha Sankalpam | Raayudu |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2010 | Subhapradam | Director |
| 2004 | Swarabhishekam | Director |
| 2003 | Swaathi Mutthu | Writer |
| 1997 | Chinnabbaayi | Director |
| 1996 | Aurat Aurat Aurat | Director |
| 1995 | Subha Sankalpam | Director, Screenplay |
| 1993 | Dhanwaan | Director |
| 1992 | Aapadbandhavudu | Director, Screenplay |
| 1992 | Swathi Kiranam | Director, Screenplay |
| 1992 | Sangeet | Director |
| 1989 | Sutradhaarulu | Director |
| 1989 | Eeshwar | Director, Writer |
| 1988 | Swarnakamalam | Director, Writer |
| 1987 | Swayamkrushi | Director, Screenplay |
| 1987 | Shrutilayalu | Director, Writer |
| 1986 | Sirivennela | Director |
| 1986 | Swati Muthyam | Director, Screenplay, Writer |
| 1985 | Sur Sangam | Director, Screenplay |
| 1985 | Sanjog | Director |
| 1984 | Janani Janmabhoomi | Director |
| 1984 | Jaag Utha Insan | Director, Screenplay |
| 1983 | Sagara Sangamam | Director, Screenplay |
| 1983 | Shubh Kaamna | Director |
| 1982 | Kaamchor | Director, Writer |
| 1982 | Subhalekha | Director |
| 1981 | Saptapadi | Director, Screenplay |
| 1980 | Sankarabharanam | Director, Screenplay |
| 1980 | Shubhodayam | Director |
| 1979 | Sargam | Director, Writer |
| 1976 | Siri Siri Muvva | Director, Screenplay |
| 1975 | Jeevana Jyothi | Director |
| 1974 | O Seeta Katha | Director |
| 1973 | Neramu Siksha | Screenplay |
| 1973 | Sarada | Director |
| 1972 | Kalam Marindi | Director, Screenplay |
| 1971 | Chelleli Kapuram | Director |
| 1970 | Maro Prapancham | Screenplay |
| 1969 | Nindu Hrudayalu | Director, Screenplay |
| 1968 | Kalisochina Adrushtam | Director, Screenplay |
| 1968 | Sudigundalu | Screenplay |
| 1967 | Private Master | Director, Screenplay |
| 1965 | Aatma Gowravam | Director, Screenplay |
| 1963 | Chaduvukunna Ammayilu | Screenplay |
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