Thaman: The Sensational Music Director

Ghantasala Sai Srinivas Sivakumar aka Thaman S is a National Award Winning Music Director whonis ruling the roost now in Tollywood and also in Kollywood. He is a drummer turned composer, and playback singer. He is the recipient of the National Film Award for Best Music Direction for his work in the 2020 musical hit Ala Vaikuntapuramulo.

Thaman came from the family of Musicians. His grandfather Ghantasala Balaramayya is a film director while his father Ghantasala Siva Kumar is a professional drummer. His mother and aunt are singers. Thaman's first teacher is his father followed by legendary percussionist Sivamani. Thaman entered Telugu cinema as a supporting drummer at the age of 11 when he accompanied his father for the background score for the film Bhairava Dweepam in 1994. He was also seen as an actor in Shankar directorial Boys released in 2003.

Thaman made his entry as a music director with Telugu film Malli Malli in 2009. His major break through came with RaviTeja starrer Kick. With his new sounding and composition, Thaman instantly grabbed the attention of music lovers as well as industry circles. He worked for all RaviTeja's films during his initial stage of his caree. He quickly got big ticket film Brindavanam starring NTR and delivered a chartbuster album. 

Then Thaman became busy music director doing big films like Dookudu, Businessman, Nayak, Baadshah, Race Gurram and many more. But, with Tholi Prema in 2018, Thaman has rediscovered himself and started composing with more freshness in his music. His won National Award for Ala Vaikunthapurramulo starring Allu Arjun directed by Trivikram. His background music is another major asset for his films. He provides thumping BGM for high voltage films which further takes them to next level. Currently he is busy with Guntur Kaaram, OG and Game Changer.

CineJosh wishes the Music Sensation Thaman a Happy Birthday and have a chartbuster year ahead.