It was a pleasant teaming up with director Vamsy as far as Mani Sharma is concerned. In this interview, the Melody Brahma of Fashion Designer s/o Ladies Tailor' talks about the whole experience, why he missed out on Chiranjeevi's comeback movie, and more.

How are you going to show fashion in your music?

Each period has its own fashion. So far, I have worked with 80-90 directors but until now I didn't get to work with Vamsy Garu. It was my dream to work with him since very long and it got fulfilled now through this film.

Your Guru Ilayaraaja composed music for Ladies Tailor' and now you are composing for its sequel, how do you feel about it?

I am not a skilled talker like you (laughs). I consider composing music to the sequel of Ladies Tailor' which had music by Ilayaraaja as my biggest blessing. I am positive I have delivered music which will make my Guru proud.

When you had a long standing desire to work with Vamsy, what stopped you?

Anything that happens in film industry is a miracle. We must only wait and not brood as to why it is not happening. All these days this miracle didn't happen and now it did, that's all.

You did many movies with Chiranjeevi back to back. At one stage, many felt Chiranjeevi will not do a movie without Mani Sharma's music. Given that, how did you miss his comeback venture Khaidi No 150'?

For anything to happen, a miracle is required. And it didn't happen in this case.

What was your experience with producer Madhura Sreedhar?

He is a gentleman. He gives a lot of freedom. Being owner of Madhura Audio label, he always appreciates good music. He never told me to compromise on anything or pushed me to do something. He took care of me so well.

How was it working with director Vamsy?

Our meeting itself was fabulous. Since I know how the songs in Vamsy Garu's movies will be and his taste, I could finish the work quickly. My feeling is, I am best at giving songs as per any director's taste.

Ilayaraaja is the music composer for Ladies Tailor'. Did you keep that in mind while composing tunes for this film?

No, I composed the tunes with a free mind. Whenever we compose a tune we must put our full heart into it, only then the output will be best. That is why every song of mine has a fresh feel.

Are all songs in this film melodies?

Yes, all of them are melodies. I took this album as a challenge and composed the tunes. I ensured each song has a unique feel.

Do you feel this film has the fun and story elements like Ladies Tailor'?

This film has more fun and entertainment than Ladies Tailor'. I am certain this film will be liked by all and you will hear it from the audience as well after watching the film. Of course, this film does not have any link with Ladies Tailor'. It is just that the Ladies Tailor's son is this Fashion Designer.

Your favorite song in this film?

My favorite is Kanulemito…'. Which is composed in Shanmukha Priya' raaga? I toiled a lot for this track but after listening to the final version of the track, I forgot the pains I took to compose this. This song has a very contemporary rhythm.

Vamsy is a reserved man, you are also equally silent. How did you both have a conversation?

Cinema is a product. Though everyone's intent is to ensure the product has to come out well, you must listen to everyone. Given that, when the director himself speaks that's it, it is the last word. We must listen when he speaks.

You mentioned that giving tunes as per the hero of the film is your forte, how will Sumanth Ashwin's body language be in this film?

I followed only Vamsy Garu's thought process for this film. I compose tunes like that only for big hero's movies.

The current set of music directors are composing tunes as per today's requirement. How should the senior music directors update themselves?

We must update ourselves but music has nothing to do with age. For that matter, I can convert any song into a melody.

Do you see any difference in the music of yesterday and today?

Earlier, if songs and background score were good, films became musical hits. Nowadays, even if the songs are bad and cinema is a hit, it is a musical hit.

What are your upcoming films?

Ami Thumi' under the direction of Indraganti Mohan Krishna is my immediate release. Lie' in Nithiin-Hanu Raghavapudi combination and another film titled Samanthakamani'.