Thotta Tharani
Art
Born December 16, 1949 · Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India
Also known as Thota Tharani · Thotta Dharani · Thota Dharani
Biography
Thota Tharani is an Indian film art director and production designer who has worked in Tamil cinema, Telugu cinema, Malayalam cinema and Bollywood. As of 2013, he has won two National Film Awards, two Filmfare Awards South and four Tamil Nadu State Film Awards. His work consists of paintings, murals, paper collages, wooden montages, and installations and so on.
Awards & recognition
- Filmfare Award — Best Art Director – South · 2007
- Padma Shri in arts · 2001
- Filmfare Award — Best Art Director – South · 1998
- National Film Award — Best Art Direction · 1997
- National Film Award — Best Art Direction · 1988
Filmography28 titles
Kadaisi Vivasayi
Nayakan
Athadu
Sagara Sangamam
Thiruda Thiruda
Bombay
Mannan
Ponniyin Selvan: Part I
Sivaji
Nayak: The Real Hero
Kuberaa
Vaalee
Indian
Geethanjali
Champion
7 Aum Arivu
Kaadhalan
Shiva
Shiva
Sachien
Hari Hara Veera Mallu
Ponniyin Selvan: Part Two
Sankarabharanam
Rudhramadevi: The Warrior Queen
Ghaati
Brahmotsavam
Dam999
Chandramukhi 2