India's greatest filmmaker K.Viswanath has been conferred with the Dadasaheb Phalke, the most prestigious award given by the Indian Government for the contributions in film industry. The entire film fraternity is happy and proud for this year's selection.

Telugu superstar Chiranjeevi made a personal visit to greet the legendary filmmaker for winning the great award.

Tamil superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan have tweeted their adulations for Vishwanath in their respective official Twitter handles.

I salute respected Shri K Viswanathji for being conferred with the much deserved honour ... #DadasahebPhalkeAward

— Rajinikanth (@superstarrajini) April 25, 2017

My K.Vishwanath gaaru is a Dada Saheb Palke award winner. In his humility he would say " I am lucky" .Truth is Indians are lucky. So am I

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) April 24, 2017

Thank u with glistening eyes Vishwanath gaaru for Sagara sangamam. Like Balu of S.S I initiate more applause. Your fame is mine vice versa

— Kamal Haasan (@ikamalhaasan) April 24, 2017