Niketh Bommireddy, better known as Niketh Bommi, is an Indian cinematographer who predominantly works in Telugu and Tamil films.
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.
Filmography
As cinematographer Year Title Language NotesRefs2015What If Batman Was From Chennai?Batman Returns... To Chennai: The Middle AgesEnglishTamilshort films2017Yuddham SharanamTelugu2018Ee Nagaraniki EmaindhiU TurnTamilTelugu 2020Soorarai PottruTamil Putham Pudhu KaalaiSegment: Ilamai Idho Idho2021Pitta KathaluTelugu2022Bloom TamilShort filmAnte Sundaraniki Telugu 2024Sarfira Hindi Debut in Hindi cinema; Remake of Soorarai Pottru 35 Chinna Katha Kaadu Telugu 2025Dragon Tamil Kuberaa TeluguTamil Dude Tamil 2027
Awards
Soorarai Pottru - Best Cinematographer Tamil, South Indian International Movie Awards. Soorarai Pottru - Best Cinematographer, Filmfare Awards South.
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