K. Viswanath
Directing
1930-02-19 · Repalle, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
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."
Filmography
Swag
2024 · Movie
Narthanasala
2020 · Movie
Sollividava
2018 · Movie
Uttama Villain
2015 · Movie
Singam 2
2013 · Movie
Greeku Veerudu
2013 · Movie
Rajapattai
2011 · Movie
Subhapradam
2010 · Movie
Pandurangadu
2008 · Movie
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008 · Movie
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
2007 · Movie
Andhrudu
2005 · Movie
Athadu
2005 · Movie
Swarabhishekam
2004 · Movie
Pedababu
2004 · Movie
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004 · Movie
Swaathi Mutthu
2003 · Movie
Tagore
2003 · Movie
Puthiya Geethai
2003 · Movie
Nee Sneham
2002 · Movie
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002 · Movie
Bagavathi
2002 · Movie
Allari Ramudu
2002 · Movie
Santosham
2002 · Movie
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
2002 · Movie
Seema Simham
2002 · Movie
Ninnu Choodalani
2001 · Movie
Narasimha Naidu
2001 · Movie
Kakkai Siraginilae
2000 · Movie
Mugavari
2000 · Movie
Kalisundam Raa
2000 · Movie
Chinnabbaayi
1997 · Movie
Aurat Aurat Aurat
1996 · Movie
Vajram
1995 · Movie
Kuruthipunal
1995 · Movie
Subha Sankalpam
1995 · Movie
Dhanwaan
1993 · Movie
Aapadbandhavudu
1992 · Movie
Swathi Kiranam
1992 · Movie
Sangeet
1992 · Movie
Sutradhaarulu
1989 · Movie
Eeshwar
1989 · Movie
Maharajashri Mayagaadu
1988 · Movie
Swarnakamalam
1988 · Movie
Swayamkrushi
1987 · Movie
Shrutilayalu
1987 · Movie
Sirivennela
1986 · Movie
Swati Muthyam
1986 · Movie
Sur Sangam
1985 · Movie
Sanjog
1985 · Movie
Janani Janmabhoomi
1984 · Movie
Jaag Utha Insan
1984 · Movie
Sagara Sangamam
1983 · Movie
Shubh Kaamna
1983 · Movie
Kaamchor
1982 · Movie
Subhalekha
1982 · Movie
Saptapadi
1981 · Movie
Gadasari Atta Sogasari Kodalu
1981 · Movie
Bangaru Bava
1980 · Movie
Sankarabharanam
1980 · Movie
Shubhodayam
1980 · Movie
Enippadigal
1979 · Movie
Sargam
1979 · Movie
Moondru Mudichu
1976 · Movie
Siri Siri Muvva
1976 · Movie
Mattoru Seetha
1975 · Movie
Jeevana Jyothi
1975 · Movie
O Seeta Katha
1974 · Movie
Neramu Siksha
1973 · Movie
Sarada
1973 · Movie
Kalam Marindi
1972 · Movie
Chelleli Kapuram
1971 · Movie
Maro Prapancham
1970 · Movie
Nindu Hrudayalu
1969 · Movie
Kalisochina Adrushtam
1968 · Movie
Sudigundalu
1968 · Movie
Private Master
1967 · Movie
Tene Manasulu
1965 · Movie
Aatma Gowravam
1965 · Movie
Doctor Chakravarthy
1964 · Movie
Mooga Manasulu
1964 · Movie
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
1963 · Movie
Velugu Needalu
1961 · Movie
Banda Ramudu
1959 · Movie
Thodi Kodallu
1957 · Movie
Devasthanam
Movie