N. Viswanathan
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N. Viswanathan (1929 – 17 November 2010), popularly known as Calcutta Viswanathan in theTamil film industry, was an Indian actor and academic. A Tamilian by birth, he moved to Calcutta(now Kolkata) at a young age and joined St. Xavier's College, Calcutta as an English professor and continued to teach there for more than 40 years. Viswanathan was also a well-known public speaker. He started acting films after entering into the Bengali films by acting in Mrinal Sen'sPunascha and Satyajit Ray's Kanchenjungha.[2] In an acting career spanning over 40 years Viswanathan appeared in nearly 100 films in Bengali, Tamil and English. Viswanathan was a member several theatre groups and also formed the "Calcutta Players", an acting troupe
N. Viswanathan Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of N. Viswanathan reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 22 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of N. Viswanathan's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 14% of N. Viswanathan's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Barnali, which stands out as a key performance.
Best N. Viswanathan Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from N. Viswanathan's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie N. Viswanathan has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Byatikrami | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | Andhakarer Shabdo | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | In the Forest... Again | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Baba | Baba's Father | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Dialogue & Delirium | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1993 | Sunya Theke Suru | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Enakkul Oruvan | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Oh Maane Maane | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Kann Sivanthaal Mann Sivakkum | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Sagar Balaka | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1982 | Uttar Meleni | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Saheb | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Moodupani | Raghunath | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Paka Dekha | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Moondru Mudichu | The unnamed widower | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Rodon Bhara Basanta | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | Ekhonee | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Duti Mon | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1964 | Anustup Chhanda | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1963 | Barnali | Dr. Shaileshwar Ghosh | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1962 | Kanchenjungha | Bannerjee | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1961 | Over Again | Mr. Mukherjee | Flop | Similar → |
N. Viswanathan - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of N. Viswanathan?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring N. Viswanathan is "Barnali" with a rating of 9.0/10.
How many movies has N. Viswanathan acted in?
N. Viswanathan has been featured in at least 22 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by N. Viswanathan?
Other notable films include "Kanchenjungha", "Dialogue & Delirium", and "Baba".