Thota Tharani

Thota Tharani
Thota Tharani in 2014
Born (1949-12-16) 16 December 1949
Alma materAmerican College, Madurai
Government College of Fine Arts, Chennai
Royal College of Art, London
OccupationsArt Director
Production designer
Years active1978-present
SpouseSharada
Children1

Thota Tharani is an Indian art director, production designer and painter known for his work in Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam and Hindi cinema. He is recognized for his detailed set designs and visual storytelling.

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.