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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."
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Subhapradam
Swarabhishekam- CHChinnabbayi
Aurat Aurat Aurat
Subha Sankalpam
Dhanwaan
Sangeet
Aapathbandavudu
Swathi Kiranam
Sutradhaarulu
Eeshwar
Swarnakamalam
Swayamkrushi
Shrutilayalu
Sirivennela
Swati Muthyam
Sur Sangam
Sanjog
Janani Janmabhoomi
Jaag Utha Insan
Sagara Sangamam
Shubh Kaamna
Kaamchor
Subhalekha
Saptapadi
Shubhodayam
Sankarabharanam
Alludu Pattina Bharatham
Sargam
Kalanthakulu- SESeetamalakshmi
Siri Siri Muvva
Jeevana Jyothi
O Seeta Katha
Sarada
Crime and Punishment
Chelleli Kapuram
Nindu Hrudayalu
Undamma Bottu Pedata
Aatma Gowravam
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Iddaru
Oppanda
Uttama Villain
Greeku Veerudu
Rajapattai
Mr Perfect
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
Andhrudu
Pedababu
Lakshmi Narasimha
Tagore
Puthiya Geethai
Nee Sneham
Bagavathi
Allari Ramudu
Santosham
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
Seema Simham
Ninnu Choodalani
Narasimha Naidu- CHChinna
Kakkai Siraginilae
Mugavari
Kalisundam Raa- MAManasupaddanu Kani
Vajram
Kuruthipunal
