The artist trusted by India's leading film stars
Learn makeup from the artist the stars trust.
For more than twenty-eight years, Chakravarthi Kadali has created on-set looks for leading performers including Tamannaah, Samantha, Rakul Preet, Pooja Hegde, and Allu Arjun. He now teaches that same craft through hands-on training on real production sets in Hyderabad.
28+
Years on set
100+
Productions
A-List
Clientele
Reserve your seat
Provide your details, and a member of Chakri’s team will contact you within twenty-four hours.
Enquiries are free. We will guide you through the available batches and the fee structure.
Real work on real sets
Recognisable faces, and the looks created for them on set
Tamannaah Bhatia
Samantha
Rakul Preet Singh
Pooja Hegde
Allu Arjun
Tamannaah Bhatia
Tamannaah Bhatia
Samantha
Rakul Preet Singh
Pooja Hegde
Allu Arjun
Tamannaah Bhatia
28+
Years of experience
100+
Films and productions
12+
A-list celebrities
500+
Students trained
1:1
Mentorship ratio
With Tamannaah Bhatia
Samantha
Allu Arjun
Pooja Hegde
Rakul Preet
Meet your mentor
Chakravarthi Kadali: three decades on the country's biggest sets.
Chakravarthi Kadali refers to one of the most experienced makeup artists working in South Indian cinema today, with a career that spans more than one hundred film and event productions across the industry.
You can learn this craft directly from him, because every technique taught at the academy is a method that he applies on set, where there is no second take for a result that is not camera ready.
★ Tamannaah★ Samantha★ Rakul Preet★ Pooja Hegde★ Allu Arjun
“Leading performers return to Chakri because his work holds up under high-definition cameras and long shooting days, and the academy now teaches that same standard to its students.”
Proof of work
Moments captured on real productions
These photographs come from working film and event sets rather than studio poses, because professional makeup is genuinely tested in live production conditions.
Bridal hair and makeup
Film set, Hyderabad
Touch-up between takes
With Tamannaah Bhatia
On set
What you will learn
A curriculum built on set experience
Each module reflects a task that Chakri performs during professional assignments. You will train through hands-on practice rather than slide-based theory.
01
Professional Makeup
This module covers skin preparation, colour theory, base application, and correction. You will learn high-definition finishes that remain camera ready under studio lighting and long working hours.
02
Bridal and Editorial
This module covers bridal looks across a wide range of cultures, along with draping and hairstyling. You will learn to manage the timing that wedding-day and editorial assignments generally require.
03
Film and Character
This module covers continuity, the basics of special-effects makeup, and ageing techniques. You will learn to work quickly and accurately on a live production set.
Why Second Skin
We teach the set, not only the theory.
Many academies focus on technique in isolation. You will learn how each method performs under deadlines, professional lighting, and client expectations, because that difference shapes your career prospects.
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Direct instruction from Chakri
You learn in small batches with personal mentorship rather than guidance from an assistant.
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Hands-on practice from the first day
You work with real models, professional products, and live correction, because practical hours matter more than lectures.
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An industry-ready portfolio
You complete the course with finished work that you can present to clients and studios.
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Placement guidance
You receive introductions and direction toward bridal, freelance, and film opportunities.
Questions
Questions students commonly ask
No prior experience is required to join. The courses begin with fundamentals and progress toward advanced techniques, so both complete beginners and working artists can find a suitable track.
Yes. You will receive an industry-recognised certificate on completion, along with a portfolio of the work that you produce during the course.
The academy is located in Punjagutta, Hyderabad, which is accessible from most parts of the city. The full address and a map are available on the contact page.
Fees vary based on factors such as the chosen course and the batch. You can request a callback above, and the team will explain current pricing and the next available seats.
Your makeup career can begin with a single call.
Seats for the next hands-on batch are limited. You can speak with Chakri’s team to identify the course that fits your goals.