Directing
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."
Titles
Athadu
2005
Ninnu Choodalani
2001
Sollividava
2018
Devasthanam
Singam 2
2013
Bagavathi
2002
Allari Ramudu
2002
Kuruthipunal
1995
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
Narthanasala
2020
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
Subha Sankalpam
1995
Greeku Veerudu
2013
Tagore
2003
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
2002
Nee Sneham
2002
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
2007
Seema Simham
2002
Swarabhishekam
2004
Kalisundam Raa
2000
Andhrudu
2005
Rajapattai
2011
Santosham
2002
Uttama Villain
2015
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004
Mugavari
2000
Puthiya Geethai
2003
Narasimha Naidu
2001
Pandurangadu
2008
Pedababu
2004