Dadasaheb Phalke awardee and renowned filmmaker Kasinadhuni Viswanath died at a private hospital on February 2. He passed away on the same day his film, Sankarabharanam, hit the screens. The sudden demise of K Viswanath sparked an outpouring of the condolence messages. Take a look at the Celebs’ tweets here:
PM Modi: Saddened by the passing away of Shri K. Viswanath Garu. He was a stalwart of the cinema world, distinguishing himself as a creative and multifaceted director. His films covered various genres and enthralled audiences for decades. Condolences to his family and admirers. Om Shanti.”
Chiranjeevi: 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 !!
Nagarjuna: Another legend lost !! K Viswanath garu made a lasting impact with his memorable movies and characters. May his legacy continue to inspire future generations and his soul rest in peace. #RIPVishwanathGaru.
Thaman: 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
Anil Kapoor: K. Vishwanath Ji you taught me so much, being on set with you during Eeshwar was like being in a temple… RIP My Guru
Krish: Deeply saddened by the passing of legendary director K. Vishwanath Garu. His urge n passion for storytelling and his commitment to excellence have inspired many filmmakers like me to strive for the best in our own work. We all will miss him dearly… #RIPVishwanathGaru
Venkatesh: Truly saddened to hear about the passing of K Vishwanath gaaru. This is not just a loss to the Telugu industry but to our country! My condolences to his near and dear ones. May his soul rest in peace
Naga Vamsi: It is a great loss for our film fraternity. Can’t digest that a man who gave us classics and educated us on respecting art forms, fellow humans and abandon differences left us. Kalatapasvi K. Vishwanath garu will be missed, dearly.
శ్రీ కె. విశ్వనాథ్ గారి మృతిపట్ల విచారం వ్యక్తంచేస్తున్నాను. అతను సినీ ప్రపంచంలో ఒక దిగ్గజం, సృజనాత్మక దర్శకుడిగా, బహుముఖ ప్రజ్ఞాశాలిగా సినీలోకంలో తనకంటూ ఒక ప్రత్యేక స్థానాన్ని ఏర్పరుచుకున్నారు. వివిధ ఇతివృత్తాలతో తీసిన అతని సినిమాలు దశాబ్దాలుగా ప్రేక్షకులను అలరించాయి.
— Narendra Modi (@narendramodi) February 3, 2023
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
Another legend lost !!
K Viswanath garu made a lasting impact with his memorable movies and characters.May his legacy continue to inspire future generations and his soul rest in peace. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 #RIPVishwanathGaru
— Nagarjuna Akkineni (@iamnagarjuna) February 3, 2023