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By Charles Bottage

Updated 18 March 2023

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Indian director, screenwriter and actor

Kasinathuni Viswanath is ...

Dead

Born	19 February 1930 in Repalle
Died	2 February 2023 in Hyderabad
Age	92 years

Sex or gender	male
Country of citizenship	India, British India and Dominion of India
Occupation	film director, actor, screenwriter and television actor
Awards	Nandi Award for Best Screenplay Writer, Filmfare Award for Best Director – Telugu, Raghupathi Venkaiah Award, Padma Shri in arts, Dadasaheb Phalke Award, Nandi Award for Best Director and Nandi Award for Best Director

About Kasinathuni Viswanath

Kasinathuni Viswanath, born on February 19, 1930, is a legendary Indian director, screenwriter, and actor. He is known for his contributions to Telugu cinema, and his work has earned him numerous accolades, including five National Film Awards and ten Nandi Awards.

Viswanath began his career as an actor in the 1950s, but it was his work as a director that truly set him apart. He made his directorial debut in 1965 with the film Aatma Gowravam, and went on to direct over 50 films in his career. His films are known for their strong storytelling, memorable characters, and beautiful music.

Some of Viswanath's most notable films include Sankarabharanam, Sagara Sangamam, Swathi Muthyam, and Saptapadi. These films have become classics of Telugu cinema, and are still beloved by audiences today.

Viswanath's work has also had a significant impact on Indian cinema as a whole. His films have been praised for their exploration of social issues, and for their ability to connect with audiences on an emotional level. He has been called a "master of human emotions," and his work has been compared to that of Satyajit Ray and Akira Kurosawa.

In addition to his work as a director, Viswanath has also written screenplays for several of his films. He has also acted in a number of films, including Sagara Sangamam and Swathi Muthyam.

Viswanath's contributions to Indian cinema have been recognized with numerous awards and honors. In addition to his National Film Awards and Nandi Awards, he has also received the Padma Shri and Padma Bhushan, two of India's highest civilian honors.

Today, Viswanath is considered one of the greatest filmmakers in Indian cinema history. His work continues to inspire and influence filmmakers around the world, and his legacy is sure to endure for generations to come.

References:

- "K. Viswanath: The Master of Human Emotions." The Hindu, 19 February 2020.

- "Kasinathuni Viswanath: The Director Who Made Telugu Cinema Proud." The News Minute, 19 February 2020.

- "Kasinathuni Viswanath: A Master of Indian Cinema." The Indian Express, 19 February 2020.