Music has a tremendous influence on the success of the film. While music directors were once paid less for their musical compositions, their remuneration has steadily grown over time. Today, renowned music directors like Devi Sri Prasad earn salaries equivalent to leading actors, while talents such as S Thaman and AR Rahman command substantial payouts in crores. Let’s take a look at the remuneration of the top 5 music directors in Telugu cinema.
Devi Sri Prasad
Devi Sri Prasad is known for imprinting his distinctive DSP brand on movie posters. His music carries substantial weight in determining a film’s success. He was bestowed with the National Award for Best Music Director for his work in the movie Pushpa. In the same vein, his music in Veerayya this year garnered high praise. His remuneration falls in the range of Rs 3-3.5 crore, as per reports.
Thaman S
Thaman S has emerged as a prominent musical sensation in recent times in Telugu cinema, surpassing even Devi Sri Prasad. His consistent success and the National Award he received for the film Ala Vaikunthapurramuloo have made him a prominent figure. Thaman reportedly charges up to Rs 1.5 crore for his work.
AR Rahman
This legendary music director, who boasts prestigious awards including Oscars and Grammys, demands a fee ranging from Rs 7-10 crore for his music compositions, some reports have claimed. He is best known for composing music for films including Tamasha, Rockstar, Slumdog Millionaire and Lagaan: Once Upon a Time in India.
MM Keeravani
Keeravani is a legendary music director renowned for composing music for over 200 Telugu films. His global recognition reached new heights when he received an Oscar Award for the film RRR. While his remuneration varies based on the project, Keeravani is currently charging up to Rs 2 crore per film, as per reports.
Mickey Jay Meyer
Prabhas and Nag Ashwin had an opportunity to compose music for a film but lost it in the final moments, which went to Mickey J Meyer instead. Meyer gained recognition for his work in films such as Mahanati and Seethamma Vakitlo. Reportedly, he charges Rs 70 lakhs per project. This year, he delighted audiences with his music in movies like Rama Banam, Gandeevadhari Arjuna, and Anni Manchi Sakunamule.
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