Legendary director K Vishwanath, breathed his last at his residence in Hyderabad yesterday. The 92 year old five National Film Awards winner was suffering from age related issues. The entire film fraternity and fans have been mourning the demise of the noted director, who as also acted in a number of films. From Ulganayagan Kamal Haasan, who has acted with him in 'Uthama Villain' to music composer AR Rahman, celebrities from the Tamil film industry have been offering their condolence to the family.
Actor Kamal Haasan penned a note saying, "Kalathapasvi K Viswanath gaaru fully understood the transcience of life and immortality of art. Hence his art will be celebrated beyond his lifetime and reign. Long live his art."
Actor Vikram, who acted with him in 'Rajapattai' posted, "Not only were you such a prolific director wit yr path breaking films(Swatimutyam,Sagara sangamam & Sankarabharanam being personal favs.I watched the last 14 times)but proved you were a consummate actor too with your subtle performances. We will miss you dear #KViswanathGaru.RIP."
Sharing a picture of himself with K Viswanath, music composer AR Rahman wrote, "Anjali �� tradition, warmth, heart, music, dance, love …..your movies filled my childhood with humaneness and wonder! #ripkviswanathji ����������"
Sharing pictures of herself from the sets of the film she had worked with him, Radikaa Sarathkumar wrote, "#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 ����"
Actress Anushka Shetty wrote, "Rest in peace Vishwanath garu … thank u for everything������������.. u Continue to live in our hearts ���������������� #RipLegend"
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Karthi posted, "A true legend who was always a class apart and exhibited his finest craft as a film maker while staying extremely humble. We are proud to have lived in his times and share the same medium as his. A big salute to you sir.
RIP Viswanath Garu."
Music composer Thaman wrote, "Sir You will be Remembered all thru Our Lives with Your Classics Sir A greatest film Maker of all times #RIPVishwanathGaru Such a Huge Loss to INDIAN Cinema ���� Legend #KVishwanath gaaru Rest In peace sir"
Noted cinematographer PC Sreeram wrote, "#RIPVishwanathGaru His films were special. He was special. May your soul rest in peace."