Telugu filmmaker K. Viswanath dies at the age of 92

At the age of 92, renowned Telugu director K. Viswanath passed away on Thursday at his home in Hyderabad.

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He was known for iconic films such as Sankarabharanam, Sagara Sangamam, Swathi Muthyam, and Swarna Kamalam among others.

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The five-time national award winner has age-related health issues.

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For Vauhini Studios in Madras, Viswanath started his professional life as an audiographer.

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Viswanath made his directorial debut with 1965 film Aatma Gowravam, which went on to win the state Nandi award.

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