Dr. K.Viswanadh the veteran director was awarded a prestigious "Jatheya Puraskaram award in a glittering function held at Hari Hara Kala Bhavan yesterday night marking the birth day of the great comedian late Dr.Allu Ramalingayya. The award was confirmed by Padmasri Allu Ramalingayya Kalapetham in the 5th annual conferment of Jatheya Puraskara Pradhanostsvam-2008.

Prajarajyam President Chiranjeevi, Allu Aravind, Dr.Venkateswara rao, Ex M.P. Chegodi Hari Rama Jogaiah,Allu Arjun, Play back singer Smt. P.Susheela, KSR. Murthy the key functionary of PRP, Yedida Nageswara rao, Duvvasi Mohan, Venu Madhav were present Saripalli Kondala Rao organized the event. P.Susheela lit the lamp and launched the programme.

"Allu" family members Honoured Sri K.Viswanadh with the prestigious award "Jatheya Puraskarm award", Momento and a shawl. A Swarnakankanam was put on by Chiranjeevi personally. Allu Aravind presented silk cloths and a Veena to K.Viswanadh and his wife.

Chiranjeevi speaking on the occasion recollected his moments with late Allu Ramalinagiah his father in law. He said that Allu Ramalingayya garu not only a great comedian but also a philosopher and humanist. He also expressed that this award was earlier given to comedians only now he felt happy for awarding this prestigious award to Dr. K.Viswanadh. He recollected the great moments with him in films like Subhalekha, Apathbandhavudu and Swayamkrishi which helped him to become closer to some sections of the people. He said that his association with K. Viswanadh garu to made him humble in the industry. He wished that Ram Charan Tej also get a chance to do films under the direction of Viswanadh garu. He wished that the legacy of Allu Ramalingayya garu would continue in the years to come and finally wished Viswanadh all good health and happiness.

Speaking on the occasion Viswanadh said that Allu Ramalingayya garu is a great spiritualist liked very much Gandhism and teachings of Rama Krishna Paramahamsa and confessed that he has got a high regard to wards him. He recollected the moments of Sankarabharanam and his association with him. In the end he wished Chiranjeevi all good luck in his political career.

The play back singer P.Susheela recollected her moment with Allu Ramaligayya and sought his blessings from above.