One of the most prolific Telugu filmmakers, K. Viswanathan, passed away at the age of 92 on Thursday in Hyderabad. The Indian filmmaker has directed, written, and acted in many films in Telugu and Hindi cinema. He directed acclaimed films like "Sankarabharanam" (1979), "Sagara Sangamam" (1983), "Sanjog" (1985), "Swathi Muthyam" (1985), "Swathi Kiranam" (1992), and more. The celebrities are shocked to hear about his demise and have shared their condolences on social media. Check them below.
Kamal Haasan:
Salute to a master . pic.twitter.com/zs0ElDYVUM
β Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 3, 2023
Mohanlal:
My sincere and heartfelt condolences to the family of Shri K Viswanath Garu. May God give them the strength to bear this dear a loss.
The works of this legendary director will continue to fascinate the lovers of cinema for decades to come.
Om Shanti π pic.twitter.com/HEWItcajjw
β Mohanlal (@Mohanlal) February 3, 2023
Mammootty:
Deeply saddened by the demise of Sri K Viswanath Garu.
Had the privilege of being directed by him in Swathikiranam. My thoughts and prayers with his loved ones. pic.twitter.com/6ElhuSh53e
β Mammootty (@mammukka) February 2, 2023
Anil Kapoor:
K. Vishwanath Ji you taught me so much, being on set with you during Eeshwar was like being in a templeβ¦
RIP My Guru π pic.twitter.com/vmqfhbZORx
β Anil Kapoor (@AnilKapoor) February 2, 2023
Allu Arjun:
Master of the Craft . One of my most most fav directors of all time . Teacher for every actor . Pride of Indian cinema Vishawanath garu no more . He left us but his Masterpieces will live on forever . Rest in Peace guruji ππ½ pic.twitter.com/YUIhHwmhge
β Allu Arjun (@alluarjun) February 3, 2023
Chiranjeevi:
Shocked beyond words!
Shri K Viswanath βs 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 !! ππ pic.twitter.com/3JzLrCCs6z
β Chiranjeevi Konidela (@KChiruTweets) February 3, 2023
Sai Pallavi:
When you surrender yourself to a form of art, Art will make you her own.
K. Viswanath Garu is Art itself And Iβm blessed to have grown up watching your creations. You will live through them forever Aiya π
Thank youπ€ pic.twitter.com/Ol1QRjFDPD
β Sai Pallavi (@Sai_Pallavi92) February 3, 2023
Rakesh Roshan:
The loss of Shri K. Viswanath ji is deeply personal. Whatever I am, is because of his teachings. My condolences to his family, I stand with you all in mourning the loss of a gem. Forever in my heart. Om shanti ππ» pic.twitter.com/fua6Rr1JxW
β Rakesh Roshan (@RakeshRoshan_N) February 3, 2023
Radhika Sarathkumar:
#KViswanath garuπshanti to a legend.
A person in his own way leaves a huge vacuum of his art and thinking. Who made films with a purpose.who was the calm in a storm. Will miss you dearly ππ pic.twitter.com/QP4DadmWZ2
β Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) February 2, 2023