Composer Thaman S is currently enjoying the success of Nandamuri Balakrishna starrer Akhand 2: Thandavam, with his compositions receiving widespread appreciation. The star musician is now in the news after his comments in which he compared himself to Anirudh Ravichander and revealed how difficult he finds it to get projects in Tamil cinema.
Thaman S opens up about struggling to find Tamil projects, comparing himself to Anirudh Ravichander
Speaking to Suman TV News, Thaman S said, “Anirudh (Ravichandar) gets films easily in Telugu, but it is hard for me to get opportunities in Tamil films. There is strong unity in the Tamil industry, which I feel is lacking in the Telugu film industry.”
However, Thaman clarified that he has no objection to the high level of competition he faces from other composers in Telugu cinema. He also argued that there are composers who earn far more in Telugu cinema than in their home industries and some work primarily for financial gain rather than appreciation of Telugu films.
Thaman’s work front
Thaman S was recently seen directing the music for Nandamuri Balakrishna’s Akhanda 2: Thandavam. Directed by Boyapati Srinu, the film serves as the sequel to the 2021 hit Akhand.
The second installment tells the story of an enemy nation determined to spread destruction through a deadly virus. In response, Murali Krishna’s daughter Janani, a 16-year-old genius and DRDO scientist, develops a vaccine to prevent the impending disaster. Due to this, she becomes the target of the enemy country.
As promised, her uncle, Akhand Rudra Sikandar Aghora, must now protect her and save the country from its enemies by using his supernatural power.
Looking ahead, the game changer musician also has films like Prabhas starrer The Raja Saab and Tamil film Idhayam Murali in his upcoming lineup.
upcoming movies of anirudh ravichander
Anirudh Ravichander is all set to hit the big screen with Thalapathy Vijay-starrer Jana Nayakan. Directed by H. Vinoth, the film is believed to be the superstar’s last cinematic appearance before his retirement from Tamil cinema.
Looking ahead, the composer has a number of films slated for release in 2026, including Rajinikanth’s Jailer 2, Shah Rukh Khan’s King, Nani’s The Paradise and many more.
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