Ghantasala Sai Srinivas Sivakumar, popularly known as Thaman S, is a prominent Indian music composer and playback singer who primarily works in Telugu and Tamil cinema. Born on 16 November 1983, Thaman comes from a musical lineage and has carved a niche for himself in the South Indian film industry with his energetic soundtracks and catchy background scores. His talent and innovation in music direction were nationally recognized when he received the prestigious National Film Award for Best Music Direction for the blockbuster Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo (2020), a film whose music played a key role in its massive popularity.

Thaman’s breakout as a composer came with the Telugu action-comedy Kick (2009), which marked the beginning of his ascent in the industry. He quickly established himself as a hitmaker, with an impressive list of successful soundtracks in both Telugu and Tamil films. Some of his most notable works include Dookudu (2011), Businessman (2012), Race Gurram (2014), Sarrainodu (2016), Tholi Prema (2018), Akhanda (2021), Sarkaru Vaari Paata (2022), and Varisu (2023). His upcoming projects, such as Daaku Maharaaj (2025), are already generating buzz among fans, further cementing his reputation as one of the most in-demand composers in Indian cinema.

Apart from his work in films, Thaman has also served as a judge on the reality singing show Telugu Indian Idol, where he has mentored emerging musical talent. He is especially known for his recurring collaborations with top-tier actors and directors such as Ravi Teja, Pawan Kalyan, Mahesh Babu, Trivikram Srinivas, Boyapati Srinu, Sreenu Vaitla, and Surender Reddy. With his high-energy compositions, signature beats, and strong cinematic instincts, Thaman S continues to shape the sound of modern South Indian cinema.