Celebrities have been posting heartfelt respects to the late great Telugu filmmaker K Viswanath on social media in the wake of his passing. His contributions to Telugu cinema are unmatched. Several celebrities, including Kamal Haasan, Chiranjeevi, Mammootty, Radikaa Sarath Kumar, Ravi Teja, and Ram Gopal Varma, remembered the director on social media. Due to infirmities brought on by ageing, Viswanath, 92, passed away on Thursday.
Remembering the late filmmaker, veteran actor Kamal Haasan, who had worked with Viswanath in three iconic films, tweeted, “Salute to a master.” He shared the photo of a handwritten note that read, “Kalathapasvi K Viswanath fully understood the transience of life and immortality of art. Hence, his art will be celebrated beyond his lifetime and reign. Long live his art. An ardent fan. Kamal Haasan.”
Salute to a master . pic.twitter.com/zs0ElDYVUM
— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 3, 2023
Chiranjeevi, a seasoned Telugu actor, tweeted: “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.” Viswanath and Chiranjeevi collaborated on the films Swayam Krushi, Subhalekha, and Aapadbhandavadu. To honour Viswanath’s 92nd birthday, Chiranjeevi recently paid a visit to his home.
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
Actor Ravi Teja tweeted, “Disheartening to know about the tragic news of Vishwanath 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.” Actor Allari Naresh, who worked in Viswanath’s last directorial project, wrote, “To have worked under his direction and to be a part of the industry that is his, is an honour. His loss is irreplaceable, his work is incomparable. RIP Guru K Viswanath garu, a legend in every way.”
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
Veteran Malayalam actor Mammootty, who had worked with Viswanath in Swathi Kiranam, tweeted, “Deeply saddened by the demise of Sri K Viswanath Garu. Had the privilege of being directed by him in Swathi Kiranam. My thoughts and prayers with his loved ones.” Actor Radikaa Sarath Kumar, who had also worked in Swathi Kiranam and Swathi Muthyam, tweeted, “Viswanath garu. Shanti 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.”
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
— Mammootty (@mammukka) February 2, 2023
Filmmaker also paid his tribute in a series of tweets. On Friday, he tweeted, “Sad to hear about the passing of India’s 1st auteur director K Vishwanath… He is gone, but his films will live forever. He also tweeted, “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 K Vishwanath a true auteur. I hope he and his protégée Siri Vennela will have divine musical interaction in heaven.”
#KViswanath garu🙏shanti 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 🙏🙏 pic.twitter.com/QP4DadmWZ2— Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) February 2, 2023
