Chennai Love Story Revives Mani Sharma’s Magic

Article by Kumar Published on: 2:52 pm, 25 July 2026

Mani Sharma is one of the most celebrated music composers in Telugu cinema. Over the years, he has delivered countless chartbusters and memorable background scores that have elevated several blockbuster films.

However, in recent years, the legendary composer has not enjoyed the same level of success and has been pushed to the sidelines. Now, Chennai Love Story has brought Mani Sharma back into the limelight.

The Kiran Abbavaram and Gouri Priya film has opened to a positive response, and a major reason behind its success is the music and background score composed by Mani Sharma.

His work, especially in the first half, has received appreciation from audiences and critics alike. The songs have connected well, while the background score has elevated key moments in the film.

Interestingly, his last major musical success was Ismart Shankar. Since then, he has not had many high-profile hits to showcase his talent. At such a time, producers Sai Rajesh and SKN placed their faith in the veteran composer and extracted a solid album from him.

The success of Chennai Love Story once again proves that legends never lose their magic. Sometimes, all they need is the right project to bring out their best. It will now be interesting to see how Mani Sharma chooses his future projects following this soft comeback.