"Stalwart Of Cinema World": Tributes Pour In As Director K Viswanath Dies

Legendary Telugu filmmaker K Viswanath died in Hyderabad on Thursday due to age related ailments.

Entertainment Desk
Written By: Entertainment Desk
Updated: February 03, 2023 | 10:33 IST
K Viswanath
K Viswanath died on Thursday (February 2).

Legendary Telugu filmmaker K Viswanath died in Hyderabad on Thursday due to age related ailments. The director is viewed as a stalwart of Indian cinema and in his career spanning five decades, K Viswanath helmed classics like 'Shankarabharanam', 'Sagara Sangamam', 'Swathimuthyam', 'Swathikiranam', and 'Swayamkrushi'. Ever since the news of his passing away surfaced, condolences have been pouring in.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi also condoled the demise of Vishwanath. He tweeted saying: "Saddened by the passing away of Shri K. Viswanath Garu. He was a stalwart of the cinema world, distinguishing himself as a creative and multifaceted director. His films covered various genres and enthralled audiences for decades. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti."

The film fraternity also paid their tributes to K Viswanath.

Here are some of the tweets:

K Viswanath was an Indian film director, screenwriter and actor, known for his works primarily in Telugu cinema. During his career, he has received He five National Film Awards, seven state Nandi Awards, ten Filmfare Awards South, and a Filmfare Award in Hindi.

He was honoured with the Prize of the Public at the Besançon Film Festival of France in 1981. In 1992, he was awarded the Padma Shri for his contribution to the field of arts. In 2017, he was also conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke Award, which is the highest award in Indian cinema.

Viswanath in his career, directed 53 feature films in a variety of genres.

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