Description
Thaman S (born Ghantasala Sai Srinivas Thaman Sivakumar 16 November 1983) is an Indian drummer turned composer, and playback singer known for his works majorly in Telugu cinema and Tamil cinema. He is the recipient of the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for his work in the 2020 musical hit Ala Vaikuntapuramulo.
His breakout film as a music director was Kick (2009). His notable compositions include films such as Eeram (2009), Brindavanam (2010), Mirapakay (2011), Osthe (2011), Dookudu (2011), Businessman (2012), Naayak (2013), Baadshah (2013), Greeku Veerudu (2013), Ramayya Vasthavayya (2013), Race Gurram (2014), Aagadu (2014), Bruce Lee (2015), Sarrainodu (2016), Tholi Prema (2018), Aravinda Sametha Veera Raghava (2018), Krack (2021), Vakeel Saab (2021), Akhanda (2021), Bheemla Nayak (2022) and Varisu (2023).
Thaman has been part of the Judges Panel for the popular show Telugu Indian Idol, season 1 and season 2, streaming on Aha. He is known for his frequent collaborations with Ravi Teja, Surender Reddy, Sreenu Vaitla, Trivikram Srinivas, and Boyapati Srinu.
