Kasi Viswanath
Born
Purushottapatnam, Seethanagaram, East Godavari district, Andhra Pradesh, India
EducationB.Com
Occupation(s)Actor, Director, Writer
Years active1983 - present
SpouseHema Latha
ChildrenPravalika, Harika
Parents
  • Bhoogopala Rao (father)
  • Mangamani (mother)

Yanamadala Kasi Viswanath is an Indian actor and film director who works in Telugu cinema.[1][2] He worked as an assistant director, associate director and co-director for over 25 films. He debuted as a director with the romantic comedy film Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (2002) which became a blockbuster at the box office.[3] Then, he directed Toli Choopulone (2003) which was Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's debut film.[4] Later, he turned an actor with the film Nachavule (2008) which became his breakthrough role. Since then, he has acted in more than 90 films.[5]

Early life

He was born in Purushottapatnam, Seethanagaram mandal near Rajahmundry, East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. He completed his primary education in his native village. From 6th to 12th standard, he studied in Polavaram government high school. He did his B.Com. degree from Raja Mahendravaram. His uncles used to own a film theater. He used to watch films from his childhood. Inspired by the films he used to prepare simple scripts and narrate them to his mother. She also encouraged him.

When he was studying intermediate, he watched a film shooting of Tholi Kodi Koosindi (1981) directed by K. Balachander. He got inspired by that movie and used to discuss about films with his uncles. He proposed to his family that he would enter into film industry. His cousin Gadde Ratnaji Rao took him to Chennai and introduced him to Kanoori Ranjith Kumar who was producing the film Lanke Bindelu.[5]

Film career

Film making

He started as assistant director to Vijaya Nirmala for the film Lanke Bindelu.[6] When the film industry gradually shifted to Hyderabad, he moved there to work with Suresh Productions assisting in their film making. He worked as a co-director to hit films like Preminchukundam Raa (1997), Ganesh (1998), Kalisundam Raa (2000). Then he got promoted as a director for the film Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (2002) written by himself. He also directed the film Toli Choopulone (2003) produced by Usha Kiran Movies. It was Nandamuri Kalyan Ram's first film as a lead actor.

Actor

He got good name as a director for his first film. When he was waiting for the next film, he visited Annavaram temple. Director Ravi Babu met him there and offered a father role in his upcoming film Nachavule (2008). Ravi Babu and Viswanath knew each other when they were working for Suresh Productions. He accepted that role and it got him good recognition as an actor. Later he played similar roles in many films.[5]

Personal life

He has a sister. He has two daughters. Elder daughter is settled in the San Francisco U.S. His second daughter is studying engineering. Director Srivas is his cousin.[6]

Filmography

Director

YearFilm
2002Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu
2003Toli Choopulone

Actor

YearFilmRole
2008NachavuleLuv's father
2009RideMahesh's father
2010Darling
Namo VenkatesaRamanujam
Kalavar KingRajesh's father
2011Mr PerfectMaggie's relative
Kandireega
It's My Love StoryArjun's father
PriyuduMadhu Latha's father
2012Lovely
Adhinayakudu Minister
Endukante PremantaChef at Sravanthi's house
Mem Vayasuku VachamLucky's father
2013Mirchi
2014Kotha JantaSuvarna's father
Pyar Mein PadipoyaneChinna's father
Drushyam Restaurant Owner
Govindudu AndarivadeleSatya's father
2015 Pataas Police officer
Bhale Bhale Magadivoy Praveen's Boss
2016DictatorBabji
RunSrinivas
Karam DosaTransport Office Owner
2017Sathamanam Bhavati
GunturoduSuryanarayana's friend
Maa AbbayiAbbayi's father
Nenorakam
Kadaisi Bench Karthi (Tamil)Karthi's father
Okka KshanamRamakrishna
2018Naa Peru SuryaVarsha's father
PanthamAkshara's Father
SaakshyamAdvocate Murthy
2019RakshasuduConstable Viswanath
2020Aswathama
Amrutham Dhvitheeyam Sanjeevan's father
2021 Most Eligible Bachelor Defence lawyer
2023 Ranga Maarthaanda

References

  1. ↑ Filmibeat. "Yanamadala Kasi Viswanath profile". filmibeat. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  2. ↑ MAA Stars. "Kasi Viswanath". maastars.com. Movie Artists Association. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
  3. ↑ "Telugu actress hospitalised after fall". Rediff.com. 16 February 2006. Retrieved 22 May 2011.
  4. ↑ Jeevi. "Telugu cinema Review - Toli choopulone". idlebrain.com. Idlebrain. Retrieved 20 July 2016.
  5. 1 2 3 NTV, News. "Interview with Director, Actor Kasi Viswanath". youtube. NTV. Retrieved 6 July 2016. {{cite web}}: |first1= has generic name (help)
  6. 1 2 Shiva. "Y. Kasi Viswanath Youtube interview". Youtube. Shiva. Retrieved 6 July 2016.
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