Renowned music composer S.S. Thaman expressed immense joy after receiving personal praise for his batting from cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar. Thaman had the rare opportunity to travel alongside Sachin on a flight from Dallas to Dubai, during which he showed clips of his batting from Celebrity Cricket League matches. Sachin reportedly complimented him, saying, “You have amazing bat speed.” Sharing the experience on social media, Thaman called it an unforgettable moment and expressed hope that he might get a chance to work with the cricket icon in the future.
Thaman’s passion for cricket is well-known. Representing the Telugu Warriors in the Celebrity Cricket League, he has often led his team to victory with his aggressive batting. Close associates reveal that he frequently plays cricket with his studio staff, balancing his love for the sport alongside his successful career in music.
On the cinematic front, Thaman’s music played a key role in the success of Pawan Kalyan’s film OGGI, with director Sujeeth praising him as a pillar of the film’s triumph. Currently, he has several high-profile projects, including Akhanda 2: Tandavam and Prabhas’ The Raja Saheb. Thaman is also returning to acting after debuting in Shankar’s Boys, playing a key role in the Tamil film Idayam Murali, directed by Akash Bhaskaran and starring Atharv.