Renowned music composer Thaman S is currently basking in the success of the latest release, ‘Akhanda 2’ starring Nandamuri Balakrishna and directed by Boyapati Srinu. Fans have highly appreciated the musician’s score in the film. Recently, the actor shared his take on working across different South Indan film industries, especially his experience in Telugu cinema compared to others.
Thaman opens up about working across industries
While speaking at Suman TV News, the 42-year-old composer shared about the competition and pay disparity for Telugu composers working outside their industry.
Ease of entry for non-Telugu composers
Thaman shared that other music composers from other industries often get good opportunities in Telugu cinema more easily. He further mentioned that music directors like Anirudh Ravichander are welcomed into Telugu cinema with ease. He said, “Anirudh gets films easily in Telugu, but it is hard for me to get opportunities in Tamil films. The Tamil industry has stronger unity, which I feel is missing in the Telugu film industry.”He also suggested that Telugu cinema opens doors to talent from different regions.
Working in Telugu cinema for money
Thaman also shared that he finds it comfortable facing competition with the top composers, taking a few names such as GV Prakash, Jakes Bejoy, Gopi Sundar, Ajanesh Loknath, and Ravi Basrur. He mentioned that some composers earn more money in Telugu cinema compared to their home industries. He suggested that for a few of them, the motivation to work in Telugu films is purely financial rather than by love or admiration for Telugu cinema.After his recent work in ‘Akhanda 2’, his work will also be seen in Prabhas starrer ‘The Raja Saab’. The movie will be a horror comedy and the first single ‘Rebel Saab’ dedicated to the Rebel Star himself has been released by the makers.The movie directed by Maruthi will star Sanjay dutt, Boman Irani, Malavika Mohanan, Nidhhi Agerwal , Riddhi Kumar, Zarina Wahab in key roles.
