K Vishwanath passes away at 92: Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, SS Rajamouli condole the demise of the legend of Telugu cinema

K Vishwanath passes away at 92: Chiranjeevi, Pawan Kalyan, SS Rajamouli, Kamal Haasan, Ram Gopal Varma, Ravi Teja and others pay their respects to the legend who was an inspiration for all [Read Tweets]

By Urmimala Banerjee
Published: February 3, 2023 9:42 AM IST

It is a sad day for all Telugu film lovers. K Vishwanath one of the most iconic filmmakers of the industry passed away at 92. He was suffering from age-related ailments. The demise happened at his Hyderabad residence. Top names from the industry like Pawan Kalyan and K Raghavendra Rao have reached his home to pay their last respects. He has won the National Award five times in his illustrious career. In his career, he has given us movies like Sankarabharanam, Sagara Sangamam, Swathi Muthyam and Swarna Kamalam. He started his career as an audiographer in Madras. Later, on he became a sound engineer. K Vishwanath started his work in the Telugu industry with Pathala Bhairavi in 1951. Also Read - South News Weekly Recap: Tollywood in shock as Director K Vishwanath passes away, Thalapathy 67 titled Leo, Varisu OTT release and more

In 1965, he made his directorial debut with Aatma Gowravam, which won the State Nandi Award. Sankarabharanam is one of his films that kind of became a craze with every industry. In Hindi, it is made as Sur Sangam. Celebs have condoled his demise on social media... Also Read - K Vishwanath conferred with Dadasaheb Phalke Award, PM Modi calls him an outstanding filmmaker

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K Raghavendra Rao garu pays last respects to legendary #KVishwanath garu.@Ragavendraraoba #RIPVishwanathGaru pic.twitter.com/lM8ks2y8Nw

— Vamsi Kaka (@vamsikaka) February 3, 2023

#RIPVishwanathGaru
His films were special.
He was special.
May your soul rest in peace . pic.twitter.com/SWWhTOgi2w

— pcsreeramISC (@pcsreeram) February 3, 2023

Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary director K. Vishwanath Garu. His urge n passion for storytelling and his commitment to excellence have inspired many filmmakers like me to strive for the best in our own work. We all will miss him dearly... #RIPVishwanathGaru ?? pic.twitter.com/PFvbOEuaFd

— Krish Jagarlamudi (@DirKrish) February 3, 2023

Swayamkrushi stands one of my most favourite films ever. Admire your contribution to art sir. Huge respect ?? Om Shanti. #RIPVishwanathGaru pic.twitter.com/cXv38SSrog

— Pravallika Anjuri (@ipravallika) February 2, 2023

Sir You will be Remembered all thru Our
Lives with Your Classics Sir
A greatest film Maker of all times #RIPVishwanathGaru

Such a Huge Loss to INDIAN Cinema ??

Legend #KVishwanath gaaru Rest In peace sir pic.twitter.com/DKLPaxsuW0

— thaman S (@MusicThaman) February 2, 2023

Rest in peace the legendary #KVishwanath sir ..
You will remembered forever in our hearts , you always live through ur great films ?
Om shanti#RipLegend #RIPVishwanathGaru pic.twitter.com/XZE6aYUvP8

— Director Maruthi (@DirectorMaruthi) February 3, 2023

Janasenani @PawanKalyan garu paid his last tributes to kala tapaswi Viswanath garu.#RIPVishwanathGaru pic.twitter.com/20dYEUXkic

— ✒ త్రివిక్రమ్ ᶠᵃⁿ ✍️ (@Harinani_) February 3, 2023

Shocked beyond words!
Shri K Viswanath ‘s loss is an irreplaceable void to Indian / Telugu Cinema and to me personally! Man of numerous iconic, timeless films! The Legend Will Live on! Om Shanti !! ?? pic.twitter.com/3JzLrCCs6z

— Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) February 3, 2023

ప్రపంచంలో ఎవ్వరైనా మీ తెలుగు సినిమా గొప్పదనం ఏంటి అని అడిగితే మాకు K. విశ్వనాధ్ గారు ఉన్నారు అని రొమ్ము విరిచి గర్వంగా చెప్పుకుంటాం.
Your signature on Telugu Cinema &art in general will shine brightly forever.
సినిమా గ్రామర్ లో మీరు నేర్పిన పాత్రలకు ఆజన్మాన్తo రుణపడి ఉంటాము sir??

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) February 3, 2023

K. Vishwanath Ji you taught me so much, being on set with you during Eeshwar was like being in a temple…
RIP My Guru ? pic.twitter.com/vmqfhbZORx

— Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 2, 2023

It is a great loss for our film fraternity. Can't digest that a man who gave us classics and educated us on respecting artforms, fellow humans and abandon differences left us. Kalatapasvi K. Vishwanath garu will be missed, dearly. ? pic.twitter.com/SolJp7eogj

— Naga Vamsi (@vamsi84) February 3, 2023

His very own distinctive visual style and music and even more distinctive characterisations set in a culture and tradition which he deeply respects,is what makes #KVishwanath a true auteur ..I hope he and his protégée #SiriVennela will have divine musical interaction in heaven

— Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) February 3, 2023

Disheartening to know about the tragic news of #KVishwanath garu. Words may not suffice to express his loss.
His contribution to Telugu Cinema will live on in our memories forever.

My sincere condolences to his entire family & dear ones. OM SHANTI ?

— Ravi Teja (@RaviTeja_offl) February 3, 2023

Salute to a master . pic.twitter.com/zs0ElDYVUM

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 3, 2023

This is indeed a heartbreaking moment. But as they say, legends never die. The filmmaker has left an impression on generations with his movies, story-telling, content and knowledge. We extend our condolences to the family! Also Read - Uttama Villain box office collection: Kamal Haasan's touching drama rakes Rs 13.8 crore

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ByUrmimala Banerjee
Published: February 3, 2023 9:42 AM IST