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K. Viswanath
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."
As director
Subhapradam
Swarabhishekam
Chinnabbaayi
Aurat Aurat Aurat
Subha Sankalpam
Dhanwaan
Swathi Kiranam
Aapadbandhavudu
Sangeet
Sutradhaarulu
Eeshwar
Swarnakamalam
Swayamkrushi
Shrutilayalu
Swati Muthyam
Sirivennela
Sur Sangam
Sanjog
Janani Janmabhoomi
Jaag Utha Insan
Sagara Sangamam
Shubh Kaamna
Subhalekha
Kaamchor
Saptapadi
Sankarabharanam
Shubhodayam
Sargam
Siri Siri Muvva
Jeevana Jyothi
As actor
Narthanasala
Sollividava
Uttama Villain
Greeku Veerudu
Singam 2
Rajapattai
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Pandurangadu
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
Andhrudu
Athadu
Pedababu
Swarabhishekam
Lakshmi Narasimha
Tagore
Puthiya Geethai
Allari Ramudu
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
Santosham
Seema Simham
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
Bagavathi
Nee Sneham
Ninnu Choodalani
Narasimha Naidu
Kakkai Siraginilae
Kalisundam Raa
Mugavari
Kuruthipunal
Vajram