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."
31 movies
Narthanasala
2020·0.0
Sollividava
2018·7.0
Uttama Villain
2015·6.7
Singam 2
2013·5.8
Greeku Veerudu
2013·3.7
Rajapattai
2011·2.8
Pandurangadu
2008·3.0
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008·7.0
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
2007·7.0
Andhrudu
2005·7.0
Athadu
2005·7.7
Swarabhishekam
2004·7.0
Pedababu
2004·0.0
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004·7.5
Tagore
2003·6.9
Puthiya Geethai
2003·5.3
Nee Sneham
2002·4.0
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002·5.3
Bagavathi
2002·5.5
Allari Ramudu
2002·4.5
Santosham
2002·7.7
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
2002·6.0
Seema Simham
2002·4.5
Ninnu Choodalani
2001·6.0
Narasimha Naidu
2001·7.0
Kakkai Siraginilae
2000·9.0
Mugavari
2000·6.8
Kalisundam Raa
2000·7.0
Vajram
1995·7.0
Kuruthipunal
1995·6.7
Subha Sankalpam
1995·9.0