Thotta Tharani biography
Thotta Tharani is an Indian art director and production designer, born on 16 December 1949 in Chennai.
Thotta Tharani's screen career began in 1978 with Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi.
Thotta Tharani has 101 screen credits in Tamil cinema.
The most recent films are Shashtipoorthi (2025), Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha (2025), Kuberaa (2025).
Honours include Padma Shri in arts, National Film Award for Best Art Direction and Filmfare Award for Best Art Director , South.
- Born
- 16 December 1949 (age 76)
- Birthplace
- Chennai
- Work
- Production designer, Actor
- Film industries
- Tamil cinema
- Years active
- 1978 to present
- Awards
- Padma Shri in arts
- National Film Award for Best Art Direction
- Filmfare Award for Best Art Director , South
Thotta Tharani filmography
101 screen credits, newest first.
Screen credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Shashtipoorthi | Telugu | ||
| 2025 | Meghalu Cheppina Prema Katha | Telugu | ||
| 2025 | Kuberaa | Telugu | Bilingual; also shot in Tamil | |
| 2025 | Hari Hara Veera Mallu | Telugu | ||
| 2025 | Ghaati | Telugu | ||
| 2023 | Ponniyin Selvan: II | Tamil | ||
| 2023 | Chandramukhi 2 | Tamil | ||
| 2022 | Ponniyin Selvan: I | Tamil | ||
| 2022 | Khudiram Bose (film) | Tamil | ||
| 2022 | Kadaisi Vivasayi | Tamil | ||
| 2019 | Nuvvu Thopu Raa | Telugu | ||
| 2017 | Khaidi No. 150 | Telugu | ||
| 2016 | Brahmotsavam | Telugu | ||
| 2015 | Rudrama Devi | Telugu | ||
| 2015 | Eli | Tamil | ||
| 2014 | On A Quest | English | Role as an older Swami Chinmayananda | |
| 2012 | Life is Beautiful | Telugu | ||
| 2012 | Adios | Silent | Short film | |
| 2011 | Dam 999 | English | ||
| 2010 | Leader | Telugu | ||
| 2009 | Kanthaswamy | Tamil | ||
| 2009 | Ananda Tandavam | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Sathyam | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Kuselan | Tamil | ||
| 2008 | Dhaam Dhoom | Tamil |
Show all 101 credits
| Year | Title | Role | Where | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Dasavathaaram | Tamil | ||
| 2007 | Sringaram | Tamil | ||
| 2007 | Sivaji | Tamil | ||
| 2006 | Varalaru | Tamil | ||
| 2006 | Uyir | Tamil | ||
| 2006 | Thirupathi | Tamil | ||
| 2005 | Ullam Ketkumae | Tamil | ||
| 2005 | Sachein | Tamil | ||
| 2005 | Kanda Naal Mudhal | Tamil | ||
| 2005 | Chandramukhi | Tamil | ||
| 2005 | Athadu | Telugu | ||
| 2004 | Mass | Telugu | ||
| 2004 | Gambeeram | Tamil | ||
| 2004 | Arjun | Telugu | ||
| 2003 | Priyamaana Thozhi | Tamil | ||
| 2003 | Okkadu | Telugu | ||
| 2003 | Jism | Hindi | ||
| 2002 | Samurai | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Run | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Gemini | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Five Star | Tamil | ||
| 2002 | Bokshu , The Myth | English | ||
| 2002 | Baba | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Virumbugiren | Tamil | ||
| 2001 | Nayak: The Real Hero | Hindi | ||
| 2001 | 12B | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Mugavaree | Tamil | ||
| 2000 | Mister Butler | Malayalam | ||
| 2000 | Kushi | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Vaalee | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Mudhalvan | Tamil | ||
| 1999 | Kadhalar Dhinam | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Thayin Manikodi | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Jeans | Tamil | ||
| 1998 | Choodalani Vundi | Telugu | ||
| 1997 | Ratchagan | Tamil | ||
| 1997 | Minsara Kanavu | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Mr. Romeo | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Kadhal Desam | Tamil | ||
| 1996 | Indian | Tamil | ||
| 1995 | Subha Sankalpam | Telugu | ||
| 1995 | Bombay | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Sethupathi IPS | Tamil | ||
| 1994 | Kaadhalan | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Valli | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Thiruda Thiruda | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | May Madham | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | I Love India | Tamil | ||
| 1993 | Gentleman | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Mannan | Tamil | ||
| 1992 | Chinarayudu | Telugu | ||
| 1991 | Thalapathi | Tamil | ||
| 1991 | Nirnayam | Telugu | ||
| 1991 | Chaitanya | Telugu | ||
| 1991 | Abhimanyu | Malayalam | ||
| 1990 | Raja Kaiya Vacha | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Chatriyan | Tamil | ||
| 1990 | Anjali | Tamil | ||
| 1989 | Shiva | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Indrudu Chandrudu | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Geethanjali | Telugu | ||
| 1989 | Apoorva Sagodharargal | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Solla Thudikuthu Manasu | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Sathyaa | Tamil | ||
| 1988 | Agni Natchathiram | Tamil | ||
| 1987 | Pushpaka Vimana | Silent (Kannada) | ||
| 1987 | Nayakan | Tamil | ||
| 1986 | Mouna Ragam | Tamil | ||
| 1985 | Anveshana | Telugu | ||
| 1983 | Shubh Kaamna | Hindi | ||
| 1983 | Sagara Sangamam | Telugu | ||
| 1983 | Pallavi Anu Pallavi | Kannada | ||
| 1983 | Nelavanka | Telugu | ||
| 1982 | Subhalekha | Telugu | ||
| 1981 | Raja Paarvai | Tamil | ||
| 1978 | Sommokadidhi Sokokadidhi | Telugu |