K Vishwanath passes away in Hyderabad; Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Jr. NTR, Mammootty and more pay last respects to the legendary filmmaker

Legendary filmmaker K Vishwanath passed away in a private hospital on Thursday due to age-related ailments in Hyderabad. His career spanned over six decades as he made films on several films including gender discrimination, dowry, caste system and several social topics. On this sad day, actors including Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Jr. NTR, Mammootty and more took to social media to pay their last respects to the filmmaker.

 

K Vishwanath passes away in Hyderabad; Chiranjeevi, Kamal Haasan, Jr. NTR, Mammootty and more pay last respects to the legendary filmmaker

 

In a Telugu-language written note, Chiranjeevi shared a photo with K Vishwanath and wrote, “It is a very sad day. News about the demise of father-like K Vishwanath garu has left me in deep shock. Words are not enough to describe his greatness. His filmmaking style is unique, which captivates scholars and common people alike. Probably, there is no other director like him who has turned even sensitive art films into blockbusters. He is a great director who took the fame of the Telugu people to the global level through his films. I got an opportunity to act in three films namely Shubhalekha, Swayamkrushi and Aapadbandhavudu under his direction.”

 

He added, “I personally have a Guru-disciple relationship with him. More than that, it was like a bond between a father and son. The time I spent with him is the most precious to me. Working with him is like an education for any actor. His films are like a guide for future directors. 43 years ago, on the day of the release of his iconic film Sankarabharanam, perhaps as a jewel for Shankara, he was brought to Kailash. His films, the music in his movies, and his fame are eternal. His demise is an irreplaceable void. My deepest condolences to his family and loved ones, praying for his soul to rest in peace.”

 

 

 

Kamal Haasan wrote a handwritten note saying, “Kalathapsvi K Viswanath gaaru, fully understood the transience of life and immortality of art. Hence his art will be celebrated beyond his lifetime and reign. Long live his art.”

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of K Vishwanath’s well-known films include Chelleli Kapuram, Kalam Marindi, Sarada, O Seeta Katha Jeevana Jyothi, Sankarabharanam, Saptapadi, Sagara Sangamamm, Shubh Kaamna, Eeshwar and Dhanwaan among others. His film Swathi Muthyam was selected as India’s official entry for the Oscars in 1986.

 

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