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Kasinathuni Viswanath

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Indian director, screenwriter and actor

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Kasinadhuni Viswanath 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.

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Filmography 40

Athadu2005 · ★ 7.7
Singam 22013 · ★ 5.8
Bagavathi2002
Uttama Villain2015
Yaaradi Nee Mohini2008
Kuruthipunal1995
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule2007
Sagara Sangamam1983
Sankarabharanam1980
Tagore2003
Mugavari2000
Badhaai Ho Badhaai2002
Sollividava2018
Swati Muthyam1986
Rajapattai2011
Santosham2002
Puthiya Geethai2003
Greeku Veerudu2013
Kalisundam Raa2000
Siri Siri Muvva1976
Eeshwar1989
Sargam1979
Aapadbandhavudu1992
Andhrudu2005
Swarnakamalam1988
Sangeet1992
Swayamkrushi1987
Swathi Kiranam1992
Allari Ramudu2002
Dhanwaan1993
Kakkai Siraginilae2000
Aatma Gowravam1965
Narasimha Naidu2001
Subhalekha1982
Shrutilayalu1987
Subhapradam2010
Kaamchor1982
Sanjog1985
Sudigundalu1968
Swarabhishekam2004

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Awards 7

2016Dadasaheb Phalke Award
1992Raghupathi Venkaiah Award
1992Padma Shri in arts
1987Nandi Award for Best Director
1986Nandi Award for Best Director
1981Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer
1974Filmfare Award for Best Director - Telugu

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Kasinadhuni Viswanath 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."

Country
India
Category
Directors
Type
Movie Director
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1930 to 2023 · aged 92
Written about in
16 languages

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