Top music directors

The Oscar winner still commands hefty remuneration though his recent films were modest hits.

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Rahman charges Rs 5 Cr

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Anirudh Ravichander is the undeclared number one music composer in South India, with hits in Tamil and Telugu film worlds.

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Anirudh Ravichander demands Rs 4/5 Cr.

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After the massive success of ‘Pushpa’, DSP is back in the top league. He is getting offers in Bollywood as well.

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Devi Sri Prasad quotes Rs 3.5 to 4 Cr

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Thaman reached the top position after blockbusters like ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramloo’.

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Thaman gets a paycheck of Rs 3.25 Cr.

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MM Keeravani has mostly been working for his brother Rajamouli’s movies. He is an undisputed master of music.

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Keeravani charges Rs 3 to 5 Cr.

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Top music directors

The Oscar winner still commands hefty remuneration though his recent films were modest hits.

AR Rahman

Rahman charges Rs 5 Cr

Anirudh Ravichander is the undeclared number one music composer in South India, with hits in Tamil and Telugu film worlds.

Anirudh

Anirudh Ravichander demands Rs 4/5 Cr.

After the massive success of ‘Pushpa’, DSP is back in the top league. He is getting offers in Bollywood as well.

Devi Sri Prasad

Devi Sri Prasad quotes Rs 3.5 to 4 Cr

Thaman reached the top position after blockbusters like ‘Ala Vaikunthapurramloo’.

S Thaman

Thaman gets a paycheck of Rs 3.25 Cr.

MM Keeravani has mostly been working for his brother Rajamouli’s movies. He is an undisputed master of music.

MM Keeravani

Keeravani charges Rs 3 to 5 Cr.

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