The renowned Telugu film director, K. Viswanath, passed away on Thursday at his home in Hyderabad due to age-related health issues. Viswanath was widely known for his classic films including Sankarabharanam, Sagara Sangamam, Swathi Muthyam, and Swarna Kamalam, among others. He was 92 years old and had received five National Awards in recognition of his outstanding contributions to Indian cinema.
K. Viswanath is an Indian film director and screenwriter who primarily works in Telugu cinema. He has directed more than 50 films in various Indian languages, including Telugu, Tamil, Hindi, and Kannada. He is regarded as one of the most influential filmmakers in the history of Telugu cinema and is known for his socially conscious films that address important social issues. Viswanath has received several awards for his contributions to Indian cinema, including the Padma Shri, India's fourth highest civilian award, in 1992.