7.8
Movie
Directing
K. Viswanath
- Born
- Died
- (aged 92)
- Birthplace
- Repalle, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
- Credits
- 87 titles
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."
Signature work
Known For
7.8
Movie
5.0
Movie
Lingaa
5.8
Movie
Singam 2
6.8
Movie
Uttama Villain
7.0
Movie
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
7.0
Movie
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
7.8
Movie
Sagara Sangamam
6.7
Movie
Kuruthipunal
5.9
Movie
Sankarabharanam
5.5
Movie
Bagavathi
6.9
Movie
Tagore
6.8
Movie
Mugavari
7.2
Movie
Swati Muthyam
5.3
Movie
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
7.7
Movie
Santosham
3.0
Movie
Rajapattai
3.8
Movie
Greeku Veerudu
5.3
Movie
Puthiya Geethai
Acting credits 33
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Narthanasala Film | |
| 2018 | Sollividava Film | |
| 2015 | Uttama Villain Film | Poornachandra Rao |
| 2014 | Lingaa Film | Karunakara |
| 2013 | Singam 2 Film | Chief Minister |
| 2013 | Greeku Veerudu Film | |
| 2012 | Devasthanam Film | |
| 2011 | Rajapattai Film | Dakshinamoorthy |
| 2008 | Pandurangadu Film | Pandurangadu's father |
| 2008 | Yaaradi Nee Mohini Film | Keerthi's Grandfather |
| 2007 | Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule Film | Keerthi's Grandfather |
| 2005 | Andhrudu Film | |
| 2005 | Athadu Film | CBI Chief |
| 2004 | Swarabhishekam Film | Srinivasachari |
| 2004 | Pedababu Film | |
| 2004 | Lakshmi Narasimha Film | |
| 2003 | Tagore Film | |
| 2003 | Puthiya Geethai Film | Astrologer |
| 2002 | Nee Sneham Film | Amrutha's grandfather |
| 2002 | Badhaai Ho Badhaai Film | Mr D'Souza |
| 2002 | Bagavathi Film | Chief Minister |
| 2002 | Allari Ramudu Film | Ramachandraiah |
| 2002 | Santosham Film | Rama Chandraiah |
| 2002 | Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu Film | Ramachandraiah |
| 2002 | Seema Simham Film | |
| 2001 | Ninnu Choodalani Film | Siva Reddy |
| 2001 | Narasimha Naidu Film | Raghupathi Naidu |
| 2000 | Kakkai Siraginilae Film | Sambasiva Iyer |
| 2000 | Mugavari Film | Sridar & Shiva's Father |
| 2000 | Kalisundam Raa Film | Raghavayya |
| 1995 | Vajram Film | |
| 1995 | Kuruthipunal Film | Srinivasan |
| 1995 | Subha Sankalpam Film | Raayudu |
Crew credits 56
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Swag Film | Thanks |
| 2010 | Subhapradam Film | Director |
| 2004 | Swarabhishekam Film | Director, Story |
| 2003 | Swaathi Mutthu Film | Writer |
| 1997 | Chinnabbaayi Film | Director |
| 1996 | Aurat Aurat Aurat Film | Director |
| 1995 | Subha Sankalpam Film | Story, Screenplay, Director |
| 1993 | Dhanwaan Film | Story, Director, Dialogue |
| 1992 | Aapadbandhavudu Film | Screenplay, Director, Story |
| 1992 | Swathi Kiranam Film | Director, Screenplay, Story |
| 1992 | Sangeet Film | Director |
| 1989 | Sutradhaarulu Film | Director |
| 1989 | Eeshwar Film | Writer, Director |
| 1988 | Maharajashri Mayagaadu Film | Dialogue |
| 1988 | Swarnakamalam Film | Director, Writer |
| 1987 | Swayamkrushi Film | Director, Screenplay, Story |
| 1987 | Shrutilayalu Film | Director, Writer |
| 1986 | Sirivennela Film | Story, Director |
| 1986 | Swati Muthyam Film | Director, Screenplay, Story, Writer |
| 1985 | Sur Sangam Film | Director, Screenplay, Story |
| 1985 | Sanjog Film | Director |
| 1984 | Janani Janmabhoomi Film | Director |
| 1984 | Jaag Utha Insan Film | Story, Screenplay, Director |
| 1983 | Sagara Sangamam Film | Director, Story, Screenplay |
| 1983 | Shubh Kaamna Film | Director |
| 1982 | Kaamchor Film | Director, Writer |
| 1982 | Subhalekha Film | Director |
| 1981 | Saptapadi Film | Story, Director, Screenplay |
| 1981 | Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu Film | Dialogue |
| 1980 | Bangaru Bava Film | Dialogue |
| 1980 | Sankarabharanam Film | Director, Screenplay, Story |
| 1980 | Shubhodayam Film | Story, Director |
| 1979 | Enippadigal Film | Original Story |
| 1979 | Sargam Film | Director, Writer |
| 1976 | Moondru Mudichu Film | Original Story |
| 1976 | Siri Siri Muvva Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1975 | Mattoru Seetha Film | Original Story |
| 1975 | Jeevana Jyothi Film | Director |
| 1974 | O Seeta Katha Film | Director |
| 1973 | Neramu Siksha Film | Screenplay |
| 1973 | Sarada Film | Director |
| 1972 | Kalam Marindi Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1971 | Chelleli Kapuram Film | Director |
| 1970 | Maro Prapancham Film | Screenplay |
| 1969 | Nindu Hrudayalu Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1968 | Kalisochina Adrushtam Film | Director, Screenplay |
| 1968 | Sudigundalu Film | Screenplay |
| 1967 | Private Master Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1965 | Tene Manasulu Film | Story |
| 1965 | Aatma Gowravam Film | Screenplay, Director |
| 1964 | Doctor Chakravarthy Film | Assistant Director |
| 1964 | Mooga Manasulu Film | Assistant Director |
| 1963 | Chaduvukunna Ammayilu Film | Screenplay |
| 1961 | Velugu Needalu Film | Assistant Director |
| 1959 | Banda Ramudu Film | Sound Director |
| 1957 | Thodi Kodallu Film | Sound Director |