Kasinathuni Vishwanath (English: Kasinadhuni Viswanath, born 19 February 1930) is a famous Telugu film actor and producer-director. He has been awarded the 2016 Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is India’s highest award in the Indian cine world. Of. Some of the major films of Vishwanath include ‘Sargam’, ‘Kamchor’, ‘Sanjog’, ‘Jaga Laka Mana’ and ‘Ishwar’.
Of. Vishwanath has worked in the National Award winning films like ‘Saptapadi’ and ‘Sankrabharanam’. Many National Awards have been won. Vishwanath has directed more than 50 films. His films are known for strong theme, better story, cultural authenticity. Of. Vishwanath was born on February 19, 1930 in Gudiwada, Andhra Pradesh. He has received 10 Film Fair Awards including 5 National Awards, 20 Nandi Awards (honored by the Government of Andhra Pradesh), Life Time Achievement Award. In the year 1992, K.K. Vishwanath has also been awarded ‘Padma Shri’. K. K. coming from Andhra Pradesh Vishwanath has made an identity from his work in both the actor and the director. Not only this, he is also interested in classical and traditional art, music and dance. Since 1965, after stepping into the field of direction, K.K. Vishwanath made about 50 films. His films were filled with courage and weakness, aspirations and commitment, perseverance and distraction, social demands and personal conflict. He used to tell a very simple story through his films. Her National Award winning films include ‘Swati Muthyam’. Of. One of Vishwanath’s most memorable films is ‘Srveennela’. It told the story of a blind flute and dumb painter who starts in love with each other.
