From Kamal Haasan to AR Rahman, Kollywood mourns the demise of legendary director K Viswanath – Times of India

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.”

Salute to a master . https://t.co/zs0ElDYVUM

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) 1675387747000

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 ????????????????????”

Anjali tradition,warmth,heart,music,dance,love …..your movies filled my childhood with humaneness and wonder!… https://t.co/IDFCSwnYvM

— A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) 1675365340000

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 ????????”

#KViswanath garushanti to a legend.A person in his own way leaves a huge vacuum of his art and thinking. Who made… https://t.co/35Cg2lC84W

— Radikaa Sarathkumar (@realradikaa) 1675379296000

Actress Anushka Shetty wrote, “Rest in peace Vishwanath garu … thank u for everything????????????????????????.. u Continue to live in our hearts ???????????????????????????????? #RipLegend”
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.”

A true legend who was always a class apart and exhibited his finest craft as a film maker while staying extremely h… https://t.co/kJRU5YMCaS

— Karthi (@Karthi_Offl) 1675394328000

இந்தியத்திரைத்துறையின் சிறந்த இயக்குநரும், நடிகருமான பிரபல விஸ்வநாத் அவர்கள் மறைந்த தகவல் வேதனையளிக்கிறது. இந்திய அ… https://t.co/rRYotMVAaf

— R Sarath Kumar (@realsarathkumar) 1675394690000

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”

Sir You will be Remembered all thru Our Lives with Your Classics Sir A greatest film Maker of all times… https://t.co/VPvL1op0VA

— thaman S (@MusicThaman) 1675370034000

Noted cinematographer PC Sreeram wrote, “#RIPVishwanathGaru His films were special. He was special. May your soul rest in peace.”

#RIPVishwanathGaru His films were special.He was special.May your soul rest in peace . https://t.co/SWWhTOgi2w

— pcsreeramISC (@pcsreeram) 1675394126000

எனக்கு நல்ல சினிமாவை ரசிக்க கற்றுத்தந்த படங்களில் சங்கராபரணமும் சலங்கை ஒலியும் முக்கியமானவை.. அதன் இயக்குனர் மரி… https://t.co/wF7N4V1bRC

— Cheran (@directorcheran) 1675394739000

ప్రపంచంలో ఎవ్వరైనా మీ తెలుగు సినిమా గొప్పదనం ఏంటి అని అడిగితే మాకు K. విశ్వనాధ్ గారు ఉన్నారు అని రొమ్ము విరిచి గ… https://t.co/kv0EQqlix1

— rajamouli ss (@ssrajamouli) 1675392186000