- Born
- Died
- Birth nameKala Tapasvik K. Viswanath
- Nickname
- Kalathapasvi
- K. Viswanath was born on February 19, 1930 in Peddapulivarru, Guntur District, Andhra Pradesh, India. He was a writer and director, known for Sagara Sangamam (1983), Swarnakamalam (1988) and Sutradhaarulu (1990). He was married to Kasinadhuni Jayalakshmi. He died on February 2, 2023 in Hyderabad, India.
- SpouseKasinadhuni Jayalakshmi(? - February 2, 2023) (his death, 3 children)
- Was awarded the prestigious Raghupathy Venkaiah award by the State Government of Andhra Pradesh for his outstanding contribution to Telugu cinema in 1991.
- Has been awarded the Padmashri by the Government of India.
- Recipient of honorary Doctorate degree by the Telugu University of Andhra Pradesh
- Swathi Muthyam was the official Indian entry for Best Foreign Film for the Oscars in the year it was released
- Recipient of 11 Filmfare awards (the 'Indian Oscars) for Best Director and Best Script
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