Yanamadala Kasi Viswanath is an Indian actor and film director known for his work in Telugu cinema. He has worked as an assistant director, associate director, and co-director on over 25 films. Viswanath made his directorial debut with the romantic comedy Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu (2002), which became a blockbuster. He then directed Tholi Choopulone (2003), which marked the debut of Nandamuri Kalyan Ram. In 2008, he transitioned to acting with Nacchavule, which became a breakthrough role, and since then, he has appeared in over 90 films.
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 films with his uncles. He proposed to his family that he should 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.
Film career
Film making He started as assistant director to Vijaya Nirmala for the film Lanke Bindelu. 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 for hit films like Preminchukundam Raa (1997), Ganesh (1998), Kalisundam Raa (2000). Then he got promoted to 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 earned him good recognition as an actor. Later he played similar roles in many films.
Personal life Director Sriwass is his cousin.
Filmography As director Year Title Notes 2002 Nuvvu Leka Nenu Lenu Also lyricist 2003 Toli Choopulone
As actor Year Title Role Notes 2008 Nacchavule Luv's father 2009 Ride Mahesh's father 2010 Darling Namo Venkatesa Ramanujam Kalavar King Rajesh's father 2011 Parama Veera Chakra Income tax officer Mr. Perfect Maggie's relative Kandireega Shruti's father Mugguru Balatripura Sundari's uncle It's My Love Story Arjun's father Priyudu Madhu Latha's father 2012 Lovely Adhinayakudu Minister Endukante Premanta Chef at Sravanthi's house Mem Vayasuku Vacham Lucky's father Tuneega Tuneega Maithri's father 2013 Mirchi 2014 Kotha Janta Suvarna's father Pyar Mein Padipoyane Chinna's fatherDrushyamRestaurant Owner Govindudu Andarivadele Satya's father Erra Bus 2015PataasPolice officer Bhale Bhale Magadivoy Praveen's Boss 2016 Dictator Babji Run Srinivas Karam Dosa Transport Office Owner 2017 Sathamanam Bhavati Gunturodu Suryanarayana's friend Maa Abbayi Abbayi's father Nenorakam Vaisakham Kadaisi Bench Karthi Karthi's father Tamil film Okka Kshanam Ramakrishna 2018 Naa Peru Surya Varsha's father Pantham Akshara's Father Saakshyam Advocate Murthy Anaganaga O Premakatha 2019 Rakshasudu Constable Viswanath 2020 Aswathama Amrutham Dhvitheeyam Sanjeevan's father 2021Most Eligible Bachelor Defence lawyer 2022 Chor BazaarJudge2023Ranga Maarthaanda2024Vey Dharuvey Shankar's fatherKismatKarthik's fatherShivam Bhaje Vidya Vasula Aham
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