Karthik Gattamneni


Karthik Gattamneni 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 on several films since his debut. He is also one of the key founders of Pondfreaks Entertainment, a short film production house.

Early career

After graduating in Computer Science from the Institute of Aeronautical Engineering, Karthik aimed to become a director and tried to enter the Film and Television [Institute of India] in Pune, but could not make it. He then decided to try cinematography as an alternative and enrolled himself in Rajeev Menon's Mindscreen Institute for a year-long course. Later, he directed a short film titled Infinity, which featured Harshvardhan Rane in the lead role. It 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 on Prema Ishq Kaadhal, which marked both of their feature film debuts.

Filmography

YearFilmNotes
2013Prema Ishq KaadhalDebut as cinematographer
2014KarthikeyaCinematographer
2015Surya vs SuryaDebut as director
2016Express RajaCinematographer
2016PremamCinematographer
2017Ninnu KoriCinematographer
2017RadhaCinematographer
2018Krishnarjuna YudhamCinematographer
2018AweCinematographer
2019ChitralahariCinematographer
2020Disco RajaCinematographer
2022Bloody MaryCinematographer
2022DhamakaCinematographer
2022Karthikeya 2Also editor; Nominated–SIIMA Award for Best Cinematographer – Telugu
2023Kalyanam KamaneeyamCinematographer
2024EagleAlso director, editor and writer
2025Chaurya PaathamAlso writer
2025MiraiAlso director and writer