 His realistic sets for "Nayagan" are awe inspiring and the grandeur of the sets he created for "Thiruda Thiruda" and "Mudhalvan" added to the flavour of the films.In addition to being an art director, Thota Tharani has worked as a Production designer and in the art department of various films.Thota Tharani completed his Graduate Diploma in Mural Painting in 1971 and subsequently was offered a Fellowship from the Government of France to study print-making.