Karthik Ghattamaneni
Karthik Ghattamaneni is an Indian cinematographer and director known for his works in Telugu cinema. He made his debut as a cinematographer with Prema Ishq Kaadhal in 2013, and has worked in several movies since his debut.[1] He is also one of the key founders of Pondfreaks Entertainment, a short film production house.
Karthik Ghattamaneni | |
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Born | |
Nationality | Indian |
Alma mater | Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Hyderabad |
Occupation | Cinematographer, Director |
Years active | 2013 - present |
Early career
After graduating in Computer Science from Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Karthik Ghattamaneni aimed to become a director and tried to enter the Film and Television Institute of India Pune but couldn't make it. Then he decided to try cinematography and enrolled himself in Rajeev Menon's Mindscreen Institute for a year-long course. Later he directed a short film titled "Infinity" featuring Harshvardhan Rane which drew critical acclaim with celebrities like Farhan Akhtar appreciating Karthik's work. This appreciation resulted in him meeting Pavan Sadineni and both of them collaborated for Prema Ishq Kaadhal.[2]
Filmography
As a Cinematographer
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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2019 | Disco Raja | Telugu | |
Chitralahari | Telugu | ||
2018 | Krishnarjuna Yudham | Telugu | |
Awe | Telugu | ||
2017 | Ninnu Kori | Telugu | |
Radha | Telugu | ||
2016 | Premam | Telugu | |
Express Raja | Telugu | ||
2015 | Surya vs Surya | Telugu | |
2014 | Karthikeya | Telugu | |
2013 | Prema Ishq Kaadhal | Telugu | Debut movie as cinematographer |
As a Director
Year | Film | Language | Notes |
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2015 | Surya vs Surya | Telugu | Debut movie as director[3] |
References
- "Meet Karthik, T-town's youngest director". The Hans India. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- "Karthik Ghattamaneni's Interview on Prema Ishq Kaadhal". businessoftollywood.com. Retrieved 11 June 2017.
- "Karthik Ghattamaneni's directorial debut". Idlebrain.com. Retrieved 11 June 2017.