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K Viswanath: From Sankarabharanam to Swarabhishekam, films by the director that won National Film Awards

K Viswanath was one of the greatest filmmakers in Indian cinema who gained critical acclaim for his career through his timeless films

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Legendary filmmaker and Dadasaheb Phalke awardee Kasinadhuni Viswanath passed away on Thursday at a private hospital in Hyderabad, reports said. He was 92.

Fondly known as Viswanath Garu, the filmmaker was suffering from age-related issues for some time and succumbed to his illness on Thursday around midnight.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi condoled the death of the filmmaker on Twitter. In a tweet, PM Modi called him a stalwart of the cinema world who distinguished himself as a creative and multifaceted director.

PM Modi applauded Visawanath’s films and continued that he covered various genres and enthralled audiences for decades.

Have a look at PM Modi’s tweet:

K Viswanath was one of the greatest filmmakers in Indian cinema who gained critical acclaim for his career through his timeless films. He was best known for blending parallel cinema with mainstream commercial cinema which garnered him the Prize of the Public Award at the Besancon Film Festival of France.

During his filmmaking career, Viswanath created masterpieces that were honoured with the National Film Awards. As he passed away, let’s take a look at his films that won the prestigious accolade.

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Sankarabharanam, 1980

The film stars JV Somayajulu, Manju Bhargavi, and Chandra Mohan, and revolves around the chasm between Classical and Western Music. The film won a National Film Award for Best Popular Film Providing Wholesome Entertainment and National Awards for Best Music Direction, Best Male Playback Singer, and Best Female Playback Singer.

Swati Mutyam, 1986

Starring Kamal Haasan, Swati Mutam is a story of a young boy whose life revolves around his grandmother and who marries a widow. The film won the National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu. Moreover, Kamal Haasan was awarded the Best Actor Nandi Award and Viswanath won Nandi Award for Best Director. And the cherry on the cake! the film was also selected as India’s official entry to the 58th Academy Awards.

Saptapadi, 1981

This film is one of the most classic films of all time. It featured JV Somayajulu, Allu Rama Lingaiah, and P Ravi Shankar in the lead roles. Saptapadi won the National Award for Best Feature Film on National Integration, the Filmfare Award for Best Telugu Film, and the Nandi Award for Best Screenplay.

Sutradharulu, 1989

Written and directed by K Viswanath, the film starred Bhanuchander and Ramya Krishan in the lead role. It won National Film Award for Best Feature Film in Telugu.

Swarabhishekam, 2004

Starring Srikanth, K Viswanath, Sivaji, Laya, Urvashi, Amuktamalyada, Brahmanandam, and Tanikella Bharani in the lead roles, Swarabhishekam won the National Award for Best Feature Film and Best Music Direction.

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Diljit Dosanjh’s film Satluj, which premiered on ZEE5 on July 3, has been removed from the streaming platform in India just two days after its release. The platform confirmed the development through an official statement, saying the film will remain unavailable in the country until further notice.

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