Dr. K. Viswanath Wiki: Salary, Married, Wedding, Spouse, Family
K. Viswanath was born on February 19, 1930 in Peddapulivarru, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India as Kaasinathuni Viswanath. He is a director and writer, known for Aapathbandavudu (1992), Eeshwar (1989) and Swayam Krushi (1987).
Net Worth
$950,000
Date Of Birth
February 19, 1930
Place Of Birth
Peddapulivarru, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India
Profession
Director, Writer, Actor
Star Sign
Pisces
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Fact
1
Recipient of many National Awards including Best Film for Wholesome Entertainment (Shankarabharnam), Best Film on National Integration (Saptapadi) and Best Regional Film Telugu (Swarna Kamalam), (Swathi Muthyam).
2
Recipient of the AP State Government Golden Nandi Awards starting from Best Picture for his very first directorial venture (Atma Gowravam) followed by two consecutive awards in the same category in the following years creating a 'hatrick' record. In later years, most of his movies have fetched the Best Film; Best Story; Best Director awards for himself and also for other actors, actresses and technicians.
3
Recipient of 11 Filmfare awards (the 'Indian Oscars) for Best Director and Best Script
4
Swathi Muthyam was the official Indian entry for Best Foreign Film for the Oscars in the year it was released
5
Recipient of honorary Doctorate degree by the Telugu University of Andhra Pradesh
6
Has been awarded the Padmashri by the Government of India.
7
Was awarded the prestigious Raghupathy Venkaiah award by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for his outstanding contribution to Telugu cinema in 1991.
Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Subhapradam
2010
as K. Vishwanath
Swarabhishekam
2004
as K. Vishwanath
Chinnabbayi
1997
as K. Vishwanath
Aurat Aurat Aurat
1996
as K. Vishwanath
Subha Sankalpam
1995
as K. Vishwanath
Dhanwaan
1993
as K. Vishwanath
Sangeet
1992
as K. Vishwanath
Aapathbandavudu
1992
as K. Vishwanath
Swathi Kiranam
1992
as K. Vishwanath
Sutradhaarulu
1990
as K. Vishwanath
Eeshwar
1989
as K. Vishwanath
Sangeetha Sangamam
1988
as K. Vishwanath
Swarnakamalam
1988
as K. Vishwanath
Shruti Layalu
1987
as K. Vishwanath
Swayam Krushi
1987
as K. Vishwanath
Sirivennela
1986
as K. Vishwanath
Swathi Muthyam
1985
as K. Vishwanath
Sanjog
1985
as K. Vishwanath
Sur Sangam
1985
as K. Vishwanath
Jaag Utha Insan
1984
as K. Vishwanathan
Janani Janmabhoomi
1984
as K. Vishwanath
Sagara Sangamam
1983
as K. Vishwanath
Salangai oli
1983
as K. Vishwanath
Shubh Kaamna
1983
as K. Vishwanath
Kaamchor
1982
as K. Vishwanath
Subhalekha
1982
as K. Vishwanath
Saptapadhi
1981
as K. Vishwanath
Alludu Pattina Bharatham
1980
as K. Vishwanath
Subhodayam
1980
as K. Vishwanath
Shankarabharanam
1979
as K. Vishwanath
Sargam
1979
as K. Vishwanath
Seetamalakshmi
1978
as K. Vishwanath
Siri Siri Muvva
1978
as K. Vishwanath
Chilanka
1977
as K. Vishwanathan
Mangalyaniki Maromudi
1976
as K. Vishwanath
Jeevana Jyoti
1975
as Kasinadhuni Vishwanath
O Seeta Katha
1974
as K. Vishwanath
Neramu Siksha
1973
as K. Vishwanath
Sharada
1973
as K. Vishwanath
Kalam Marindi
1972
as Kaisinadhuni Vishwanath
Chelleli Kapuram
1971
as K. Vishwanath
Chinnanaati Snehithulu
1971
as K. Vishwanath
Nindu Hridayalu
1969
as K. Vishwanath
Kalisochchina Adrushtam
1968
as K. Vishwanath
Undamma Bottu Pedata
1968
as K. Vishwanath
Private Master
1967
as K. Vishwanath
Privetu Mastaru
1967
as K. Vishwanath
Sudigundaalu
1967
as K. Vishwanath
Aatma Gowravam
1965
as K. Vishwanath
Vanakesari
1960
as K. Vishwanath
Writer
Title
Year
Status
Character
Subhapradam
2010
story & screenplay - as K. Vishwanath
Swarabhishekam
2004
story and screenplay - as K. Vishwanath
Swaathi Mutthu
2003
writer - as K. Vishwanath
Apparao Ki Oka Nela Thappindi
2001
story - as Kasi Viswanath
Chinnabbayi
1997
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Subha Sankalpam
1995
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Dhanwaan
1993
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Aapathbandavudu
1992
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Swathi Kiranam
1992
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam
1991
dialogue - as Kasi Viswanath / story - as Kasi Viswanath
Sutradhaarulu
1990
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Eeshwar
1989
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Swarnakamalam
1988
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Shruti Layalu
1987
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Swayam Krushi
1987
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Sirivennela
1986
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Swathi Muthyam
1985
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Sur Sangam
1985
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Jaag Utha Insan
1984
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Janani Janmabhoomi
1984
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Sagara Sangamam
1983
story - as K. Vishwanath
Subhalekha
1982
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Saptapadhi
1981
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Subhodayam
1980
story - as K. Vishwanath
Shankarabharanam
1979
story - as K. Vishwanath
Sargam
1979
written by - as K. Vishwanath
Seetamalakshmi
1978
story - as K. Vishwanath
Siri Siri Muvva
1978
screenplay - as K. Vishwanath / story - as K. Vishwanath
Mangalyaniki Maromudi
1976
screen adaptation - as K. Vishwanath
Sudigundaalu
1967
screen adaptation - as K. Vishwanath
Chaduvukunna Ammayilu
1963
screen adaptation - as K. Vishwanath
Actor
Title
Year
Status
Character
Uttama Villain
2015
Poornachandra Rao (as K. Vishwanath)
Lingaa
2014
Village Head (as K. Vishwanath)
Singam 2
2013
Chief Minister (as K. Vishwanath)
Greeku Veerudu
2013
as K. Vishwanath
Rajapattai
2011
Dakshina Moorthy (as K. Vishwanath)
Mr Perfect
2011
as K. Vishwanath
Pandurangadu
2008
Pandurangadu's father
Yaaradi Nee Mohini
2008
Keerthi's grandfather (as K. Vishwanath)
Veduka
2007
as K. Vishwanath
Aadavari Matalaku Ardhalu Verule
2007
Grandfather (as K. Vishwanath)
Gowtham SSC
2005
as K. Vishwanath
Andhrudu
2005
Sastri (as K. Vishwanath)
Athadu
2005
CBI Chief (as K. Vishwanath)
Slokam
2005
as K. Vishwanath
Swarabhishekam
2004
as K. Vishwanath
Lakshmi Narasimha
2004
Lakshmi Narasimha's father (as K. Vishwanath)
Peda Babu
2004
as K. Vishwanath
Tagore
2003
Chief Minister (as K. Vishwanath)
Anbe Sivam
2003
as Viswanath
Pudhiya Geethai
2003
Astrologer (as K. Vishwanath)
Rifles
2002
as K. Vishwanath
Nee Sneham
2002
as K. Vishwanath
Badhaai Ho Badhaai
2002
Mr. D'Souza (as K. Vishwanath)
Santosham
2002
Ramachandriah (as K. Vishwanath)
Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
2002
as K. Vishwanath
Allari Ramudu
2002
as K. Vishwanath
Chinna
2001
as K. Vishwanath
Ninnu Choodalani
2001
Siva Reddy (as K. Vishwanath)
Narasimha Nayudu
2001
Raghupathi Naidu (as K. Vishwanath)
Kaakai Chirakiniley
2000
as Dr. K. Viswanath
Mugavari
2000
as Dr. K. Viswanath
Subha Sankalpam
1995
Raayudu (as K. Vishwanath)
Vajram
1995
as K. Vishwanath
Kuruthipunal
1995
Sreenivasan
Golmaal Govindam
1992
as Kasi Viswanath
Edurinti Mogudu Pakkinti Pellam
1991
Doctor (as Kasi Viswanath)
Assistant Director
Title
Year
Status
Character
Dr. Chakravarthy
1964
assistant director - as K. Vishwanath
Mooga Manasulu
1963
second unit director - as K. Vishwanath
Iddaru Mitrulu
1961
assistant director - as K. Vishwanath
Sound Department
Title
Year
Status
Character
Todi Kodallu
1957
sound - as K. Vishwanath
Thanks
Title
Year
Status
Character
In Memory of Mandolin U.Srinivas
2015
Documentary with love and thanks
Janaki Ramudu
1988
thanks - as K. Vishwanath
Won Awards
Year
Award
Ceremony
Nomination
Movie
2005
Silver Lotus Award
National Film Awards, India
Best Feature Film in Telugu
Swarabhishekam (2004)
1990
Filmfare Award
Filmfare Awards
Best Story
Eeshwar (1989)
1988
Silver Lotus Award
National Film Awards, India
Best Regional Film (Telugu)
Shruti Layalu (1987)
1984
Silver Lotus Award
National Film Awards, India
Best Regional Film (Telugu)
Sagara Sangamam (1983)
1980
Golden Lotus Award
National Film Awards, India
Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment
