Thota Tharani | |
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Born | 16 December 1949 |
Alma mater | American College, 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 over six decades of experience, he is recognized for his detailed set designs and visual storytelling. Tharani is known for creating impressive sets within budget constraints using innovative techniques.[1]
He has received numerous accolades, including 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 honoured with the Padma Shri by the Government of India for his contributions to art. Tharani's work extends to paintings, murals, paper collages, wooden montages, and installations.[2]