Filmmaker Kasinadhuni Viswanath dies at 92

Veteran filmmaker Kasinadhuni Viswanath — popularly known as Kalatapasvi — died at night on Thursday. He was 92.

He was undergoing treatment for age-related illnesses at a private hospital in Hyderabad, news agency ANI reported. 

A Dadasaheb Phalke awardee, Kasinadhuni Viswanath is known for his work primarily in Telugu cinema.

Veteran film director Kalatapasvi K Viswanath, passed away last night at the age of 92. He was undergoing treatment for age-related illnesses at a private hospital in Hyderabad. pic.twitter.com/YMW8MR4ZAc

— ANI (@ANI) February 3, 2023

He was born in Andhra Pradesh on February 19, 1930.

Viswanath is acredited with having directed several award-winning films, including 'Sankarabharanam', 'Sagara Sangamam', 'Saptapadi', 'Kaamchor' and 'Sanjog'.

He was also active in Tamil and Hindi cinema.

Kasinadhuni Viswanath also acted during his six-decades long career. He directed and acted in 'Swarabhishekam', a 2004 Telugu film.

Twitter was aflush with posts grieving Viswanath's death.

Deeply grieved to hear of the demise of renowned film director, Sri K. Viswanath. As a film-maker he brought depth & dignity to the medium earning global recognition for his movies with a message. May his atma attain sadgati! Om shanti! pic.twitter.com/snX4RVsIVJ

— M Venkaiah Naidu (@MVenkaiahNaidu) February 3, 2023

#RipLegend K Viswanath garu pic.twitter.com/a1D9xss3HP

— Mohan Raja (@jayam_mohanraja) February 2, 2023

(With inputs from agencies)