Personal Info
Known ForDirecting
Born1930-02-19
BirthplaceRepalle, Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India
K. Viswanath
Directing
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."
Filmography
Acting (32)
2020
2018
7.0
2015
Uttama Villainas Poornachandra Rao
6.7
2013
Singam 2as Chief Minister
5.8
2013
3.8
2011
Rajapattaias Dakshinamoorthy
3.0
2008
Pandurangaduas Pandurangadu's father
3.0
2008
Yaaradi Nee Mohinias Keerthi's Grandfather
7.0
2007
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Veruleas Keerthi's Grandfather
7.0
2005
7.0
2005
Athaduas CBI Chief
7.8
2004
Swarabhishekamas Srinivasachari
7.0
2004
7.5
2003
6.9
2003
Puthiya Geethaias Astrologer
5.3
2002
Nee Snehamas Amrutha's grandfather
4.0
2002
Badhaai Ho Badhaaias Mr D'Souza
5.3
2002
Bagavathias Chief Minister
5.5
2002
Allari Ramuduas Ramachandraiah
4.7
2002
Santoshamas Rama Chandraiah
7.7
2002
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenuas Ramachandraiah
6.5
2002
4.5
2001
Ninnu Choodalanias Siva Reddy
6.0
2001
Narasimha Naiduas Raghupathi Naidu
7.0
2000
Kakkai Siraginilaeas Sambasiva Iyer
9.0
2000
Mugavarias Sridar & Shiva's Father
6.8
2000
Kalisundam Raaas Raghavayya
7.0
1995
7.0
1995
Kuruthipunalas Srinivasan
6.7
1995
Subha Sankalpamas Raayudu
9.0
Production & Directing (93)
2024
SwagThanks
6.0
2010
SubhapradamDirector
3.0
2004
SwarabhishekamDirector
7.0
2004
SwarabhishekamStory
7.0
2003
Swaathi MutthuWriter
6.0
1997
ChinnabbaayiDirector
5.0
1996
Aurat Aurat AuratDirector
7.5
1995
Subha SankalpamStory
9.0
1995
Subha SankalpamDirector
9.0
1995
Subha SankalpamScreenplay
9.0
1993
DhanwaanDirector
5.3
1993
DhanwaanStory
5.3
1993
DhanwaanDialogue
5.3
1992
AapadbandhavuduDirector
7.0
1992
AapadbandhavuduScreenplay
7.0
1992
AapadbandhavuduStory
7.0
1992
Swathi KiranamDirector
8.0
1992
Swathi KiranamScreenplay
8.0
1992
Swathi KiranamStory
8.0
1992
SangeetDirector
7.4
1989
SutradhaaruluDirector
8.0
1989
EeshwarDirector
7.0
1989
EeshwarWriter
7.0
1988
Maharajashri MayagaaduDialogue
1988
SwarnakamalamDirector
7.9
1988
SwarnakamalamWriter
7.9
1987
SwayamkrushiDirector
8.8
1987
SwayamkrushiScreenplay
8.8
1987
SwayamkrushiStory
8.8
1987
ShrutilayaluDirector
7.3
1987
ShrutilayaluWriter
7.3
1986
SirivennelaDirector
10.0
1986
SirivennelaStory
10.0
1986
Swati MuthyamDirector
6.9
1986
Swati MuthyamScreenplay
6.9
1986
Swati MuthyamStory
6.9
1986
Swati MuthyamWriter
6.9
1985
Sur SangamDirector
7.3
1985
Sur SangamStory
7.3
1985
Sur SangamScreenplay
7.3
1985
SanjogDirector
6.3
1984
Janani JanmabhoomiDirector
9.0
1984
Jaag Utha InsanDirector
9.0
1984
Jaag Utha InsanStory
9.0
1984
Jaag Utha InsanScreenplay
9.0
1983
Sagara SangamamDirector
7.7
1983
Sagara SangamamStory
7.7
1983
Sagara SangamamScreenplay
7.7
1983
Shubh KaamnaDirector
8.0
1982
KaamchorDirector
6.7
1982
KaamchorWriter
6.7
1982
SubhalekhaDirector
7.0
1981
SaptapadiStory
8.5
1981
SaptapadiDirector
8.5
1981
SaptapadiScreenplay
8.5
1981
Gadasari Atta Sogasari KodaluDialogue
9.0
1980
Bangaru BavaDialogue
8.0
1980
SankarabharanamDirector
5.7
1980
SankarabharanamScreenplay
5.7
1980
SankarabharanamStory
5.7
1980
ShubhodayamDirector
9.0
1980
ShubhodayamStory
9.0
1979
EnippadigalOriginal Story
7.0
1979
SargamDirector
5.4
1979
SargamWriter
5.4
1976
Moondru MudichuOriginal Story
6.3
1976
Siri Siri MuvvaDirector
8.3
1976
Siri Siri MuvvaScreenplay
8.3
1975
Mattoru SeethaOriginal Story
7.0
1975
Jeevana JyothiDirector
10.0
1974
O Seeta KathaDirector
1973
Neramu SikshaScreenplay
1973
SaradaDirector
1972
Kalam MarindiDirector
10.0
1972
Kalam MarindiScreenplay
10.0
1971
Chelleli KapuramDirector
7.0
1970
Maro PrapanchamScreenplay
10.0
1969
Nindu HrudayaluDirector
6.5
1969
Nindu HrudayaluScreenplay
6.5
1968
Kalisochina AdrushtamDirector
1968
Kalisochina AdrushtamScreenplay
1968
SudigundaluScreenplay
9.3
1967
Private MasterDirector
8.0
1967
Private MasterScreenplay
8.0
1965
Tene ManasuluStory
10.0
1965
Aatma GowravamDirector
7.5
1965
Aatma GowravamScreenplay
7.5
1964
Doctor ChakravarthyAssistant Director
8.5
1964
Mooga ManasuluAssistant Director
7.0
1963
Chaduvukunna AmmayiluScreenplay
9.0
1961
Velugu NeedaluAssistant Director
8.0
1959
Banda RamuduSound Director
4.5
1957
Thodi KodalluSound Director
7.0