Niketh Bommireddy
Niketh Bommireddy, better known as Niketh Bommi, is an Indian cinematographer who predominantly works in Telugu and Tamil films.
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Niketh Bommireddy, better known as Niketh Bommi, is an Indian cinematographer who predominantly works in Telugu and Tamil films.
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• Years Active — 2015–present • Notable Works — Soorarai Pottru (2020)
Background
Background
Niketh, a Telugu who was raised in Chennai, holds a degree in electronics and communications engineering. His interest in cinematography developed while making short films with friends during the rise of digital filmmaking and the 5D revolution. He went on to study at Mindscreen Film Institute, founded by cinematographer Rajiv Menon, where he trained under dean M. N. Gnanasekaran. During the COVID-19 lockdown, Niketh shot a mini video titled Solace using his RED Epic Dragon Camera, which he affectionately named "Rohini". In 2024, Niketh was brought on board to work as the cinematographer for the film, Dragon, produced by AGS Entertainment. On 20 August 2022, Niketh married his long-time girlfriend, Mercy John, in Chennai. Mercy John is a dubbing artist and actress.
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As cinematographer
• Year — Title — Language — Notes — Refs • 2015 — What If Batman Was From Chennai? Batman Returns... To Chennai: The Middle Ages — English Tamil — short films • 2017 — Yuddham Sharanam — Telugu • 2018 — Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi • U Turn — Tamil Telugu • 2020 — Soorarai Pottru — Tamil • Putham Pudhu Kaalai — Segment: Ilamai Idho Idho • 2021 — Pitta Kathalu — Telugu • 2022 — Bloom — Tamil — Short film • Ante Sundaraniki — Telugu • 2024 — Sarfira — Hindi — Debut in Hindi cinema; Remake of Soorarai Pottru • 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu — Telugu • 2025 — Dragon — Tamil • Kuberaa — Telugu Tamil • Dude — Tamil • 2027 — Dharman
Awards
• Soorarai Pottru - Best Cinematographer Tamil, South Indian International Movie Awards. • Soorarai Pottru - Best Cinematographer, Filmfare Awards South.
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- 1.Shivakumar, Vivek. Flaws – A Retrospection: Christopher Nolan, Four Film Cans And A Dream. www.filmcompanion.in. 2020-04-21.
- 2.Winners List : 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory. filmfare.com.
- 3.Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi. Interview: Cinematographer Niketh Bommi on his visual storytelling, from ‘Kuberaa’ to ‘35’. The Hindu. 2025-06-26. 0971-751X.
- 4.'Soorarai Pottru' cinematographer Niketh Bommireddy talks about his mini video 'Solace' shot at home amid lockdown. The Times of India. 2020-05-05. 0971-8257.
- 5.'Soorarai Pottru' cinematographer gets married to actress Mercy John. The Times of India. 2022-08-25. 0971-8257.
- 6.What If Batman Was From Chennai. Onlookers Media. 8 April 2015.
- 7.Yuddham Sharanam movie review: Naga Chaitanya races against time, but the film doesn't. Firstpost. 2017-09-08.
- 8.Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi. Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi review: Tharun Bhascker's second outing is a lot of fun. The Hindu. 2018-06-29. 0971-751X.
- 9.Samantha dances to peppy U Turn song by Anirudh Ravichander. India Today.
- 10.Shades of Soorarai Pottru. The New Indian Express.
- 11.Madhu, Vignesh. Stellar star cast in Amazon Prime's Putham Pudhu Kaalai. onlookersmedia. 2020-09-30.
- 12.Pitta Kathalu Review : A predictable yet refreshing anthology. The Times of India. 0971-8257.
- 13.Bloom Short Film Review: A visually rich tale of love in the time of lockdown. Cinema Express.
- 14.Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi. 'Ante Sundaraniki' movie review: Vivek Athreya's humour-laced drama is powered effectively by Nani, Nazriya, Rohini and Naresh. The Hindu. 2022-06-10. 0971-751X.
- 15.Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi. Interview: Cinematographer Niketh Bommi on his visual storytelling, from 'Kuberaa' to '35'. The Hindu. 2025-06-26. 0971-751X.
- 16.Devulapally, Aditya. '35' movie review: A heartfelt love letter to childhood curiosity. The New Indian Express. 2024-09-07.
- 17.Pradeep Ranganathan's next untitled video unveiled. www.dtnext.in. 2024-04-10.
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