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Niketh Bommi

Niketh Bommi
Years active2015–present
Notable workSoorarai Pottru (2020)

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

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 [9]
U Turn Tamil
Telugu 		[10]
2020 Soorarai Pottru Tamil [11]
Putham Pudhu Kaalai 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]
2027 Dharman †

Awards

References

  1. ^ Shivakumar, Vivek (21 April 2020). "Flaws – A Retrospection: Christopher Nolan, Four Film Cans And A Dream". www.filmcompanion.in. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  2. ^ "Winners List : 67th Parle Filmfare Awards South 2022 with Kamar Film Factory". filmfare.com. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  3. ^ a b c 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.
  4. ^ "'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. ^ a b "Pradeep Ranganathan's next untitled annoucement [sic] video unveiled". www.dtnext.in. 10 April 2024. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
  6. ^ a b "'Soorarai Pottru' cinematographer gets married to actress Mercy John". The Times of India. 25 August 2022. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 29 September 2024.
  7. ^ "What If Batman Was From Chennai". Onlookers Media. 8 April 2015. Retrieved 22 April 2025.
  8. ^ "Yuddham Sharanam movie review: Naga Chaitanya races against time, but the film doesn't". Firstpost. 8 September 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  9. ^ 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.
  10. ^ "Samantha dances to peppy U Turn song by Anirudh Ravichander". India Today. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  11. ^ "Shades of Soorarai Pottru". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  12. ^ Madhu, Vignesh (30 September 2020). "Stellar star cast in Amazon Prime's Putham Pudhu Kaalai". onlookersmedia. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  13. ^ "Pitta Kathalu Review : A predictable yet refreshing anthology". The Times of India. ISSN 0971-8257. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  14. ^ "Bloom Short Film Review: A visually rich tale of love in the time of lockdown". Cinema Express. Retrieved 19 November 2023.
  15. ^ 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. ^ a b c 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.
  17. ^ Devulapally, Aditya (7 September 2024). "'35' movie review: A heartfelt love letter to childhood curiosity". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 30 September 2024.
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