Niketh Bommi
Indian cinematographer
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Niketh Bommireddy, better known as Niketh Bommi, is an Indian cinematographer who predominantly works in Telugu and Tamil films.[1][2]
Niketh Bommi | |
|---|---|
| Years active | 2015–present |
| Notable work | Soorarai Pottru (2020) |
Background
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
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 | [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
- Soorarai Pottru - Best Cinematographer Tamil, South Indian International Movie Awards.
- Soorarai Pottru - Best Cinematographer, Filmfare Awards South.
