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Biography
Kasinathuni Viswanath (born 19 February 1930) is an Indian film, sound designer turned director and actor known for his works in Telugu Cinema. He is a recipient of the National and Nandi Awards. Viswanath's Bollywood films include Sargam, Kaamchor, Sanjog, Jaag Utha Insan, Eeshwar, Sur Sangam, Shubh Kaamna, Sangeet and Dhanwaan.
Awards & recognition
- Dadasaheb Phalke Award · 2016
- Padma Shri in arts · 1992
- Raghupathi Venkaiah Award · 1992
- Nandi Award — Best Director · 1987
- Nandi Award — Best Director · 1986
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- Nandi Award — Best Screenplay Writer · 1981
- Filmfare Award — Best Director – Telugu · 1974
Filmography20 titles
Jeevana Jyothi
1975Director
1975Director
Swayamkrushi
1987Director, Screenplay, Story
1987Director, Screenplay, Story
Shubh Kaamna
1983Director
1983Director
Athadu
2005as CBI Chief
2005as CBI Chief
Sagara Sangamam
1983Director, Screenplay, Story
1983Director, Screenplay, Story
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008as Keerthi's Grandfather
2008as Keerthi's Grandfather
Swarabhishekam
2004as Srinivasachari
2004as Srinivasachari
Narasimha Naidu
2001as Raghupathi Naidu
2001as Raghupathi Naidu
Aapadbandhavudu
1992Director, Screenplay, Story
1992Director, Screenplay, Story
Swati Muthyam
1986Director, Screenplay, Story, Writer
1986Director, Screenplay, Story, Writer
Uttama Villain
2015as Poornachandra Rao
2015as Poornachandra Rao
Sanjog
1985Director
1985Director
Moondru Mudichu
1976Original Story
1976Original Story
Swag
2024Thanks
2024Thanks
Singam 2
2013as Chief Minister
2013as Chief Minister
Sankarabharanam
1980Director, Screenplay, Story
1980Director, Screenplay, Story
Pudhiya Geethai
2003as Astrologer
2003as Astrologer
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002as Mr D'Souza
2002as Mr D'Souza
Dhanwaan
1993Dialogue, Director, Story
1993Dialogue, Director, Story
Subhapradam
2010Director
2010Director