Abhinav Gomatam

Some Lesser Known Facts About Abhinav Gomatam

• Abhinav Gomatam is an Indian actor who mainly works in Tollywood, also known as the Telugu film industry. He is known for his appearance in the films like ‘Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi’ (2018) and ‘Meeku Maathrame Cheptha’ (2019).

• He belongs to a middle-class family in Hyderabad.

• Abhinav, in an interview, shared that he had been unsure about his career direction at first. It was in his third year of engineering that he discovered his love for acting while taking part in a mime performance at a college festival, encouraged by a senior. Abhinav added that he knew a traditional 9-to-5 job would never be the right fit for him. Yet, understanding the importance of financial stability, especially coming from a middle-class background, he pragmatically decided to take on a regular job for the time being. ^[3]The Hindu

• Abhinav Gomatam, driven by his passion for acting, chose to refine his talents at the renowned performing arts theatre ‘Lamakaan’ in Hyderabad. To further broaden his expertise, he joined other institutions including Mahesh Dattani’s Clockwork Film Production, UDAAN Performing Arts (promoted by the UDAAN Academy of Arts and Education), and Aham Theatre in Hyderabad. ^[4]Abhinav Gomatam – Facebook

  

• In an interview, Abhinav opened up about his early experiences in theatrical productions, confessing that he would often experience butterflies fluttering in his stomach before stepping onto the stage. He candidly shared that he would steal glances at the audience from backstage, hoping to spot familiar faces. In particular, he mentioned how he sometimes searched for his parents among the spectators, taking a deep breath for reassurance before diving into his performance. ^[5]The Hindu

• Abhinav made his acting debut with the short film ‘Artificial’ (2012), which won the Platinum Reel Award for Best Short Film at the Nevada Film Festival in the same year.

• After debuting in the Telugu film industry in 2014, Abhinav appeared in many other films including ‘Ee Nagaraniki Emaindhi’ (2018), ‘Ichata Vahanamulu Niluparadu’ (2021), ‘Sehari’ (2022), and ‘Virupaksha’ (2023).

  

• Reportedly, Abhinav Gomatam once developed an affection for actor Kalpika Ganesh, and he even proposed to her, but she turned him down. In an interview, Kalpika gave her perspective on their relationship, recalling their first encounter at a boutique launch where they were both invited to perform the ribbon-cutting ceremony. Post-event, they conversed and found a common ground, particularly in their mutual attitudes towards work; however, their conversations never strayed from professional topics, avoiding personal discussions. In 2022, Kalpika responded to a sarcastic remark that Abhinav made on Instagram about her receiving an award from the Telangana government for her societal contributions. In an interview, she clarified that her decision to bring the matter to Instagram was to prompt Abhinav to respond and reflect on his remarks. ^[6]Filmy Focus – Instagram

• Abhinav Gomatam has worked in web series as well. In 2023, he appeared as ‘Rahul’ in a Telugu-language web series titled ‘Save the Tigers,’ which premiered on Disney+ Hotstar.