Kasivishwanathan (born 28 January 1968) is an Indian film editor, who has worked on Tamil, Kannada and Malayalam language films.

Career

Kasivishwanathan entered films hoping to work as a cinematographer but failed to get opportunities, prompting him to work as an assistant to Malayalam editor K. Narayanan. He later moved on to work as an associate editor in films like ''

Thevar Magan ''Thevar Magan'' () is a 1992 Indian, Tamil-language drama film written by Kamal Haasan, who also produced the film, and directed by Bharathan. It stars Haasan, Sivaji Ganesan, Revathi, Gautami and Nassar; with Kallapart Natarajan, Kaka Radhakr ...

'' (1992) and '' Kuruthipunal'' (1996). He later apprenticed under

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in films of several languages including Oriya, Sinhalese and Kannada. He made his debut as an editor with Kamal Haasan's ''

Aalavandhan ''Aalavandhan'' () is a 2001 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Suresh Krissna and produced by S. Thanu. An adaptation of the novel ''Dhayam'' that was written by Kamal Haasan in 1984, The film stars Haasan in dual roles, ...

'' (2001), experimenting with techniques involving animation and motion capture cameras, before also working on the romantic comedy, ''

Pammal K. Sambandam ''Pammal K. Sambandam'' is a 2002 Indian Tamil language, Tamil-language comedy film directed by T. S. B. K. Moulee, Moulee and scripted by Crazy Mohan. The film stars Kamal Haasan in the title role alongside Abbas (actor), Abbas, Simran (actress ...

'' (2002). His work on his first film won him the

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. Kasi Viswanthan subsequently went on to collaborate as an editor in several of

Prakash Raj Prakash Raj (born Prakash Rai; 26 March 1965) is an Indian actor, film director, producer, television presenter, and politician. Known for his works in Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, Hindi, and Malayalam-language films, he is the recipient of several ...

's productions with

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. He has since regularly collaborated with directors including

Radha Mohan Radha Mohan is an Indian film director of the South Indian film industry. He is known for his work in the films '' Mozhi'' (2007), ''Abhiyum Naanum'' (2008), '' Payanam'' (2011) and ''Kaatrin Mozhi'' (2018). Career Radha Mohan began work on ...

Suseenthiran Suseenthiran is an Indian film director and screenwriter in Tamil cinema. He rose to fame with his directorial debut ''Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' (2009). Career Suseenthiran, who originally hails from a small village called Amarapoondi in Palan ...

Seenu Ramasamy Seenu Ramasamy is an Indian filmmaker, screenwriter and poet who predominantly works in Tamil cinema. Born on October 13, 1973 near Madurai, Tamilnadu, he is known for directing quality films like ''Thenmerku Paruvakaatru'' (2010), ''Neerparavai' ...

and

Sundar C Vinayagar Sundar Vel (born 21 January 1966), known professionally as Sundar C., is an Indian film director, actor and producer. He has directed over 34 films in Tamil and acted in 17 movies as the protagonist. His notable films include ''Ull ...

. In 2016, he made his debut as an actor with a role in Suseenthiran's ''

Maaveeran Kittu ''Maaveeran Kittu'' () is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language period action drama film written and directed by Suseenthiran. The film stars R. Parthiepan, Vishnu Vishal and Sri Divya in the lead roles. It is the first time Yugabharathi has written fil ...

'' (2016).

Filmography

As editor

* ''

'' (2001) * '' Abhay'' (2001) Hindi * ''

'' (2002) * ''

Punnagai Poove ''Punnagai Poove'' () is a 2003 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film directed by Sabapathy Dekshinamurthy and written by R. N. R. Manohar, starring Nandhaa of ''Mounam Pesiyadhe'' fame, newcomer Rekha Vedavyas and Kaveri in lead and the ...

'' (2003) * '' Raja Narasimha'' (2003) Kannada * '' Naam'' (2003) * '' Nee Mattum'' (2004) * ''

Vaanam Vasappadum ''Vaanam Vasappadum'' () is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language film directed by P. C. Sreeram. The film stars newcomers Karthik Kumar and Poongkothai Chandrahasan, with Revathi, Nassar, Vijayakumar, and Thalaivasal Vijay in supporting roles. The mu ...

'' (2004) * ''

Ponniyin Selvan ''Ponniyin Selvan'' () is a historical fiction novel by Indian author Kalki Krishnamurthy, written in Tamil. It was first serialized in the weekly editions of ''Kalki'', a Tamil magazine, from 29 October 1950 to 16 May 1954 and later integrat ...

'' (2005) * ''

Azhagiya Theeye ''Azhagiya Theeye'' is a 2004 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Radha Mohan that stars Prasanna and Navya Nair. The film was produced by Prakash Raj, who also played a significant character in the film, while R ...

'' (2005) * '' Chinna'' (2005) * ''

Chithiram Pesuthadi ''Chithiram Pesuthadi'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language romantic action drama film written and directed by Mysskin in his directorial debut. The film stars Narain and Bhavana, both making their debuts in Tamil cinema,. The film's score ...

'' (2006) * '' Poi'' (2006) * ''

Thalai Nagaram ''Thalai Nagaram'' () is a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action crime film written and directed by Suraj and produced by V. Ravichandran. The film stars Sundar C and Jyothirmayi, while Vadivelu, Prakash Raj, Bose Venkat, Judo. K. K. Rathnam, and K. ...

'' (2006) * '' Mozhi'' (2007) * ''

Veerappu ''Veerappu'' is a 2007 Indian Tamil-language action drama film directed by Badri in his directorial debut. It is a remake of the 1995 Malayalam film ''Spadikam'' by Bhadran. It also draws some of the plot from the Malayalam film ''Narasimham ( ...

'' (2007) * ''

Kovai Brothers ''Kovai Brothers'' is a 2006 Tamil-language comedy spoof film written, produced, and directed by Sakthi Chidambaram. The film stars Sathyaraj, Sibiraj, Vadivelu, Namitha, Uma and Kovai Sarala. The music was composed by D. Imman. The film was ...

'' (2007) * ''

Rendu ''Rendu'' () a 2006 Indian Tamil-language action thriller film directed by Sundar C and produced by Khushbu. The film stars Madhavan Madhavan may refer to: People * James Madhavan (died 1973), Fijian politician * Kavya Madhavan (born 1985), ...

'' (2007) * ''

Velli Thirai ''Velli Thirai'' () is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language satirical drama film directed by debutant Viji, the dialogue writer for Radha Mohan's films, and produced by Prakash Raj. It is a remake of the 2005 Malayalam film ''Udayananu Tharam''. The f ...

'' (2008) * ''

Aayudham Seivom ''Aayudham Seivom'' is a 2008 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Udhayan and produced by Pyramid Saimira. The film stars Sundar C and Anjali, while Vivek, Manivannan, Napoleon, and Vijayakumar play supporting roles. The ...

'' (2008) * ''

Abhiyum Naanum Abhiyum Naanum may refer to: * ''Abhiyum Naanum'' (film), a 2008 Indian Tamil-language film * ''Abhiyum Naanum'' (TV series), a 2020 Indian Tamil-language soap opera See also * ''Abhiyum Njanum ''Abhiyum Njanum'' (''Abhi and Me'') is a 2013 ...

'' (2008) * ''

Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu ''Vennila Kabadi Kuzhu'' () is a 2009 Indian Tamil-language sports drama film written and directed by newcomer Susindran, starring debutant Vishnu Vishal, Kishore, and Saranya Mohan along with numerous other newcomers. The music was composed ...

'' (2009) * '' Vannathu Poochi'' (2009) * ''

Ainthaam Padai ''Ainthaam Padai'' () is a 2009 Tamil language action film starring Sundar C, Simran, Mukesh, Vivek and Nassar. It released on 23 July 2009 and was produced by Sundar's wife, Khushbu. The film was flop at the box office. Plot The film is about ...

'' (2009) * '' Naan Mahaan Alla'' (2010) * '' Thaa'' (2010) * ''

Kattradhu Kalavu ''Kattradhu Kalavu'' ( en, Learned thievery) is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Balaji Devi Prasad, an erstwhile advertisement filmmaker. It stars Kreshna of ''Alibhabha'' fame and Vijayalakshmi in the lead roles, ...

'' (2010) * ''

Thenmerku Paruvakaatru ''Thenmerku Paruvakatru'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by Shibu Issac. The film is named after a song composed by A. R. Rahman for the film, Karuthamma. It stars Vijay Sethupat ...

'' (2010) * ''

Magizhchi ''Magizhchi'' () is a 2010 Indian Tamil-language film directed by V. Gowthaman. It stars Gowthaman himself in the lead role with Anjali, Karthika, director Seeman and Prakash Raj playing important supporting roles. The film, based on accla ...

'' (2010) * '' Panjamirtham'' (2010) * ''

Arumugam Arumugam or Arumukan is a Tamil male given name. Due to the Tamil tradition of using patronymic surnames it may also be a surname for males and females. Arumugam is one of the many names of the Hindu god Murugan, which refers to his six faces (Ar ...

'' (2010) * ''

Kullanari Koottam ''Kullanari Koottam'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language romantic comedy film written and directed by Sribalaji and produced by V. Ashish Jain. It stars Vishnu Vishal and Remya Nambeesan in the lead roles, while the crew of ''Vennila Kabadi Kuzh ...

'' (2011) * '' Agilan'' (2011) * '' Azhagarsamiyin Kuthirai'' (2011) * ''

Rajapattai ''Rajapattai'' () is a 2011 Indian Tamil-language masala film co-written and directed by Suseenthiran based on a story by Seenu Vasan. The film stars Vikram and Deeksha Seth. The music was composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja, the film is produced b ...

'' (2011) * ''

Neerparavai ''Neerparavai'' () is a 2012 Indian Tamil-language drama film written and directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by Udhayanidhi Stalin. It stars Vishnu and Sunaina, and Nandita Das plays the older version of the latter's character. Saranya Ponva ...

'' (2012) * '' Kaadu'' (2014) * '' Veeram'' (2014) * ''

Idam Porul Eval ''Idam Porul Yaeval'' () is an unreleased Indian Tamil language drama film directed by Seenu Ramasamy and produced by N. Lingusamy. It features Vijay Sethupathi and Vishnu Vishal alongside Aishwarya Rajesh and Nandita Swetha in the lead cast. ...

'' (2014) * ''

Sivappu ''Sivappu'' () is a 2015 Tamil language film directed by Sathyasiva and produced by Muktha Films and 'Punnagai Poo' Gheetha. Evoking the plight of Sri Lankan Tamils, Sri Lankan Tamil refugees in India, the film stars Rajkiran, Naveen Chandra and ...

'' (2015) * ''

Dharma Durai Dharma Durai may refer to: * Dharma Durai (1991 film), an Indian Tamil-language action drama film * Dharma Durai (2016 film) ''Dharma Durai'' is a 2016 Indian Tamil-language slice-of-life drama film directed by Seenu Ramasamy. The film stars Vija ...

'' (2016) * ''

Nenjil Thunivirundhal ''Nenjil Thunivirundhal'' () is a 2017 Indian action drama film written and directed by Suseenthiran. It is shot simultaneously in Tamil and Telugu languages, the latter titled ''C/O Surya''. The film stars Sundeep Kishan, Mehreen Pirzada, Vikr ...

'' (2017) * '' C/O Surya'' (2017) Telugu * '' Aan Devathai'' (2018) * ''

Merku Thodarchi Malai ''Merku Thodarchi Malai'' ( en, Western Ghats, italic=yes) is a 2018 Indian Tamil language drama film. It was directed by Lenin Bharathi and produced by Vijay Sethupathi, with cinematographer Theni Eswar and composer Ilaiyaraaja. This is said ...

'' (2018) * ''

Kanne Kalaimaane ''Kanne Kalaimaane'' () is a 2019 Indian Tamil-language romantic drama film written and directed by Seenu Ramasamy. The film stars Udhayanidhi Stalin and Tamannaah. The film is produced by Udhayanidhi under his Red Giant Movies. The music was c ...

'' (2019) * ''

Nedunalvaadai ''Nedunalvaadai'' () is a 2019 Tamil language drama film written and directed by debutant director Selvakannan and produced by B-Star Productions. Inspired by the poem written by Nakkeerar in Sangam literature, the film, as the title suggest, i ...

'' (2019) * '' 100% Kadhal'' (2019) * '' Kasada Thapara'' (2021) * '' Endraavathu Oru Naal'' (2021) * ''

Veerapandiyapuram ''Veerapandiyapuram'' is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language action film written and directed by Suseenthiran and produced by Lendi Studio. The film stars Jai and Meenakshi Govindarajan with a supporting cast including Aakanksha Singh, Bala Saravanan ...

'' (2022) * ''

Kuttram Kuttrame ''Kuttram Kuttrame'' () is a 2022 Indian Tamil-language crime thriller film written and directed by Suseenthiran and produced by D Company and presented by Axess Film Factory. The film stars Jai in the lead role with a supporting cast includin ...

'' (2022) * '' Pagaivanuku Arulvai'' (2022)

As actor

* ''

'' (2016)

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Viswanathan, Kasi Living people Malayalam film editors Tamil film editors Kannada film editors 1968 births