Niketh Bommi | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 2015–present |
Notable work | Soorarai Pottru (2020) |
Niketh Bommireddy, better known as Niketh Bommi, is an Indian cinematographer who predominantly works in Telugu and Tamil films.[1][2]
Background[edit | edit source]
Niketh, a Telugu who was raised in Chennai, holds a degree in electronics and communications engineering.[3] His interest in cinematography developed while making short films with friends during the rise of digital filmmaking and the 5D revolution.[3] He went on to study at Mindscreen Film Institute, founded by cinematographer Rajiv Menon, where he trained under dean M. N. Gnanasekaran.[3]
During the COVID-19 lockdown, Niketh shot a mini video titled Solace using his RED Epic Dragon Camera, which he affectionately named "Rohini".[4] In 2024, Niketh was brought on board to work as the cinematographer for the film, Dragon, produced by AGS Entertainment.[5]
On 20 August 2022, Niketh married his long-time girlfriend, Mercy John, in Chennai.[6] Mercy John is a dubbing artist and actress.[6]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
As cinematographer[edit | edit source]
| Year | Title | Language | Notes | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | What If Batman Was From Chennai? Batman Returns... To Chennai: The Middle Ages |
English Tamil |
short films | [7] |
| 2017 | Yuddham Sharanam | Telugu | [8] | |
| 2018 | Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi | Telugu | [9] | |
| U Turn | Tamil Telugu |
[10] | ||
| 2020 | Soorarai Pottru | Tamil | [11] | |
| Putham Pudhu Kaalai | Tamil | Segment: Ilamai Idho Idho | [12] | |
| 2021 | Pitta Kathalu | Telugu | [13] | |
| 2022 | Bloom | Tamil | Short film | [14] |
| Ante Sundaraniki | Telugu | [15] | ||
| 2024 | Sarfira | Hindi | Debut in Hindi cinema; Remake of Soorarai Pottru | [16] |
| 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu | Telugu | [17] | ||
| 2025 | Dragon | Tamil | [5] | |
| Kuberaa | Telugu Tamil |
[16] | ||
| Dude | Tamil | [16] |
Awards[edit | edit source]
- Soorarai Pottru - Best Cinematographer Tamil, South Indian International Movie Awards.
- Soorarai Pottru - Best Cinematographer, Filmfare Awards South.
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Shivakumar, Vivek (21 April 2020). "Flaws – A Retrospection: Christopher Nolan, Four Film Cans And A Dream". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ↑ "Winners List : 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". filmfare.com. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (26 June 2025). "Interview: Cinematographer Niketh Bommi on his visual storytelling, from 'Kuberaa' to '35'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 21 October 2025.
- ↑ "'Soorarai Pottru' cinematographer Niketh Bommireddy talks about his mini video 'Solace' shot at home amid lockdown". The Times of India. 5 May 2020. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Pradeep Ranganathan's next untitled [[:Template:As written]] video unveiled". www.dtnext.in. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
{{cite web}}: URL–wikilink conflict (help) - ↑ 6.0 6.1 "'Soorarai Pottru' cinematographer gets married to actress Mercy John". The Times of India. 25 August 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
- ↑ "What If Batman Was From Chennai". Onlookers Media. 8 April 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
- ↑ "Yuddham Sharanam movie review: Naga Chaitanya races against time, but the film doesn't". Firstpost. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (29 June 2018). "Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi review: Tharun Bhascker's second outing is a lot of fun". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ↑ "Samantha dances to peppy U Turn song by Anirudh Ravichander". India Today. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ↑ "Shades of Soorarai Pottru". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ↑ Madhu, Vignesh (30 September 2020). "Stellar star cast in Amazon Prime's Putham Pudhu Kaalai". onlookersmedia. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ↑ "Pitta Kathalu Review : A predictable yet refreshing anthology". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ↑ "Bloom Short Film Review: A visually rich tale of love in the time of lockdown". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ↑ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (10 June 2022). "'Ante Sundaraniki' movie review: Vivek Athreya's humour-laced drama is powered effectively by Nani, Nazriya, Rohini and Naresh". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
- ↑ 16.0 16.1 16.2 Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (26 June 2025). "Interview: Cinematographer Niketh Bommi on his visual storytelling, from 'Kuberaa' to '35'". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 5 August 2025.
- ↑ Devulapally, Aditya (7 September 2024). "'35' movie review: A heartfelt love letter to childhood curiosity". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
External links[edit | edit source]
- Niketh Bommi on IMDb
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