K. Viswanath
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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."
Known for
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Subhapradam (2010)
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Private Master (1967)
Director
Siri Siri Muvva (1976)
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Aatma Gowravam (1965)
Director
Sarada (1973)
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Jeevana Jyothi (1975)
Director
Subha Sankalpam (1995)
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Sagara Sangamam (1983)
Director
Eeshwar (1989)
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Sankarabharanam (1980)
Director
Aurat Aurat Aurat (1996)
Director
Sangeet (1992)
Director
Dhanwaan (1993)
Director
Sargam (1979)
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Swayamkrushi (1987)
Director
Saptapadi (1981)
Director
Jaag Utha Insan (1984)
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Swarabhishekam (2004)
Director
Chinnabbaayi (1997)
Director
Swati Muthyam (1986)
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Nindu Hrudayalu (1969)
Director
Shubh Kaamna (1983)
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Swathi Kiranam (1992)
Director
Kalam Marindi (1972)
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Sutradhaarulu (1989)
Director
Aapadbandhavudu (1992)
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Shubhodayam (1980)
Director
Sur Sangam (1985)
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Swarnakamalam (1988)
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Kalisochina Adrushtam (1968)
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Subhalekha (1982)
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Sanjog (1985)
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Kaamchor (1982)
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O Seeta Katha (1974)
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Shrutilayalu (1987)
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Janani Janmabhoomi (1984)
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Sirivennela (1986)
Director
Chelleli Kapuram (1971)
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