Niketh Bommireddy, better known as Niketh Bommi, is an Indian cinematographer who predominantly works in Telugu and Tamil films.[1][2]

Niketh Bommireddy
Years active2017–present
Notable workSoorarai Pottru (2020)

Career

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During the COVID-19 lockdown, Niketh shot a mini video titled Solace using his RED Epic Dragon Camera, which he affectionately named "Rohini".[3] In 2024, Niketh was brought on board to work as the cinematographer for the film, Dragon, produced by AGS Entertainment.[4]

Personal life

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On August 20, 2022, Niketh married his long-time girlfriend, Mercy John, in Chennai.[5] Mercy John is a dubbing artist and actress.[5]

Filmography

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As cinematographer

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Year Title Language Notes Refs
2017 Yuddham Sharanam Telugu [6]
2018 Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi Telugu [7]
U Turn Tamil
Telugu
[8]
2020 Soorarai Pottru Tamil [9]
Putham Pudhu Kaalai Tamil Segment: Ilamai Idho Idho [10]
2021 Pitta Kathalu Telugu [11]
2022 Bloom Tamil Short film [12]
Ante Sundaraniki Telugu [13]
2024 Sarfira Hindi Debut in Hindi cinema; Remake of Soorarai Pottru
35 Telugu [14]
Kubera Telugu
Tamil
Dragon Tamil [4]

Awards

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References

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  1. ^ Shivakumar, Vivek (2020-04-21). "Flaws – A Retrospection: Christopher Nolan, Four Film Cans And A Dream". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  2. ^ "Winners List : 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". filmfare.com. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  3. ^ "'Soorarai Pottru' cinematographer Niketh Bommireddy talks about his mini video 'Solace' shot at home amid lockdown". The Times of India. 2020-05-05. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
  4. ^ a b "Pradeep Ranganathan's next untitled annoucement video unveiled". www.dtnext.in. 2024-04-10. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
  5. ^ a b "'Soorarai Pottru' cinematographer gets married to actress Mercy John". The Times of India. 2022-08-25. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2024-09-29.
  6. ^ "Yuddham Sharanam movie review: Naga Chaitanya races against time, but the film doesn't". Firstpost. 2017-09-08. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  7. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (2018-06-29). "Ee Nagaraniki Emaindi review: Tharun Bhascker's second outing is a lot of fun". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  8. ^ "Samantha dances to peppy U Turn song by Anirudh Ravichander". India Today. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  9. ^ "Shades of Soorarai Pottru". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  10. ^ Madhu, Vignesh (2020-09-30). "Stellar star cast in Amazon Prime's Putham Pudhu Kaalai". onlookersmedia. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  11. ^ "Pitta Kathalu Review : A predictable yet refreshing anthology". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  12. ^ "Bloom Short Film Review: A visually rich tale of love in the time of lockdown". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2023-11-19.
  13. ^ Dundoo, Sangeetha Devi (2022-06-10). "'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 2023-11-19.
  14. ^ Devulapally, Aditya (2024-09-07). "'35' movie review: A heartfelt love letter to childhood curiosity". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 2024-09-30.
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