Thota Tharani | |
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| Born | 16 December 1949 |
| Alma mater | The American College in Madurai |
| Occupation(s) | Art director, production designer |
| Children | 1 |
Thota Tharani is an Indian art director, production designer and painter known for his work in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi cinema. With a career spanning over six decades, he is celebrated for his detailed set designs and visual storytelling. Tharani is recognized for his ability to create impressive sets while managing budget constraints, using innovative techniques to replicate expensive materials.[1]
He has won two National Film Awards, three Nandi Awards, four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards, two Filmfare Awards South, and a Kerala State Film Award. In 2001, he was awarded the Padma Shri by the Government of India, for his contributions to art. His work includes paintings, murals, paper collages, wooden montages, and installations.[2]
- ^ Ramanujam, Srinivasa (12 July 2023). "Watch | Thota Tharani: My work as art director remains the same irrespective of a film's scale". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 3 October 2024.
- ^ "Thota Tharani". Jehangir Nicholson Art Foundation. Retrieved 9 November 2023.