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."

Directed

1. Sagara Sangamam (1983) — Director
2. Sankarabharanam (1980) — Director
3. Swati Muthyam (1986) — Director
4. Aapadbandhavudu (1992) — Director
5. Sangeet (1992) — Director
6. Sargam (1979) — Director
7. Swathi Kiranam (1992) — Director
8. Swayamkrushi (1987) — Director
9. Swarnakamalam (1988) — Director
10. Siri Siri Muvva (1976) — Director
11. Eeshwar (1989) — Director
12. Subhalekha (1982) — Director
13. Dhanwaan (1993) — Director
14. Shrutilayalu (1987) — Director
15. Sanjog (1985) — Director
16. Kaamchor (1982) — Director
17. Swarabhishekam (2004) — Director
18. Sutradhaarulu (1989) — Director
19. Nindu Hrudayalu (1969) — Director
20. Sur Sangam (1985) — Director
21. Saptapadi (1981) — Director
22. Aatma Gowravam (1965) — Director
23. Aurat Aurat Aurat (1996) — Director
24. Chinnabbaayi (1997) — Director
25. Subhapradam (2010) — Director
26. Jeevana Jyothi (1975) — Director
27. Kalam Marindi (1972) — Director
28. Sirivennela (1986) — Director
29. Shubhodayam (1980) — Director
30. Shubh Kaamna (1983) — Director
31. Janani Janmabhoomi (1984) — Director
32. Subha Sankalpam (1995) — Director
33. Chelleli Kapuram (1971) — Director
34. Private Master (1967) — Director
35. Jaag Utha Insan (1984) — Director
36. O Seeta Katha (1974) — Director
37. Kalisochina Adrushtam (1968) — Director

Also appeared in

1. Athadu (2005) — CBI Chief
2. Singam 2 (2013) — Chief Minister
3. Uttama Villain (2015) — Poornachandra Rao
4. Yaaradi Nee Mohini (2008) — Keerthi's Grandfather
5. Kuruthipunal (1995) — Srinivasan
6. Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule (2007) — Keerthi's Grandfather
7. Bagavathi (2002) — Chief Minister
8. Tagore (2003)
9. Badhaai Ho Badhaai (2002) — Mr D'Souza
10. Mugavari (2000) — Sridar & Shiva's Father
11. Santosham (2002) — Rama Chandraiah
12. Rajapattai (2011) — Dakshinamoorthy
13. Puthiya Geethai (2003) — Astrologer
14. Greeku Veerudu (2013)
15. Kalisundam Raa (2000) — Raghavayya
16. Andhrudu (2005)
17. Narasimha Naidu (2001) — Raghupathi Naidu
18. Allari Ramudu (2002) — Ramachandraiah
19. Seema Simham (2002)
20. Swarabhishekam (2004) — Srinivasachari
21. Sollividava (2018)
22. Vajram (1995)
23. Lakshmi Narasimha (2004)
24. Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (2002) — Ramachandraiah
25. Kakkai Siraginilae (2000) — Sambasiva Iyer
26. Ninnu Choodalani (2001) — Siva Reddy
27. Subha Sankalpam (1995) — Raayudu
28. Pandurangadu (2008) — Pandurangadu's father
29. Nee Sneham (2002) — Amrutha's grandfather
30. Pedababu (2004)
31. Narthanasala (2020)
32. Devasthanam