The demise of veteran director K Viswanath has come as sad news to many across the world. The 92-year-old filmmaker passed away on February 2 at his residence in Hyderabad due to age-related issues. He is known for his classic movies like Sankarabharanam, Saptapadi, Sagara Sangamam, Swathimuthyam, and many more. He was the 48th recipient of the Dadasaheb Phalke award as well as the five-time national award winner.

Kamal Hassan, who worked with him in iconic Telugu films like Sagara Sangamam, Swathi Muthyam, and Subha Sankalpam, penned an emotional handwritten letter to pay tribute to the legend. His letter read,"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. An ardent fan, Kamal Haasan 2023."

Salute to a master . pic.twitter.com/zs0ElDYVUM

mdash Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) February 3, 2023

Many celebrities like Cheeranjivi, Jr NTR, director Krish and AR Rahman also took to their social media accounts and showed sympathy over the demise of K Viswanath.

Anjali tradition,warmth,heart,music,dance,love hellip..your movies filled my childhood with humaneness and wonder! #ripkviswanathji pic.twitter.com/HivlTfUFe3

mdash A.R.Rahman (@arrahman) February 2, 2023

Sad to hear about the passing of India's 1st auteur director #KVishwanath ..He is gone , but his films will live forever

mdash Ram Gopal Varma (@RGVzoomin) February 3, 2023