Cheekatilo Trailer: Sobhitha Dhulipala Stars In An Edge-Of-The-Seat Crime Thriller

Sobhita Dhulipala is set to return to Telugu cinema with Cheekatilo marking her comeback after the 2018 spy thriller Goodachari. The trailer has been released online and promises a gripping crime drama. Alongside Sobhita, the film stars Viswadev Rachakonda in a key role. Directed by Sharan Kopishetty, Cheekatilo is touted as an intense crime thriller.Cheekatilo OTT Release Date and Streaming PlatformCheekatilo is scheduled to premiere on January 23 on Prime Video in India and will be available across 240 countries and territories worldwide. Billed as a gritty crime-suspense drama, the film aims to cater to audiences who enjoy intense and immersive storytelling. The makers promise an edge-of-the-seat experience that blends psychological tension

with legal drama, as Sandhya unravels the hidden patterns of a predator operating in the city.

Cheekatilo Trailer and StorySet against the backdrop of a fast-growing and dynamic Hyderabad, the story follows Sandhya, a true-crime podcaster played by Sobhita Dhulipala, who uses her platform to uncover two-decade-old secrets linked to a long-dormant serial killer. The trailer offers a chilling glimpse into the city’s underbelly, as Sandhya—a criminology graduate—is drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse.

A shocking murder reveals a trail of past crimes, triggering a tense pursuit of truth and justice. Using her podcast as an investigative tool, Sandhya attempts to provoke and expose a cold-blooded killer. As the tension mounts, the narrative builds toward a chilling revelation. Will the truth come to light, or will Sandhya become the killer’s next victim? Packed with suspense and emotion, the trailer sets the stage for a nerve-racking hunt beginning January 23, exclusively on Prime Video.What Sobhita Dhulipala Says About Her Role in CheekatiloSpeaking about her character Sandhya, Sobhita Dhulipala said, “Playing Sandhya has been a wonderful experience. She is a front-footed young woman—an independent thinker who stands firmly by her beliefs, no matter the resistance. Her choices are driven by a unique stubbornness shaped by her past. Portraying a character rooted in the by-lanes of Hyderabad and other Telugu localities, while sharing a similar cultural background myself, made the integration between the role and my own expression seamless and deeply enjoyable. I’m grateful for this experience and for our exceptional cast and crew, who brought their heart to the set every single day.”

Director and co-writer Sharan Kopishetty added, “Directing Cheekatilo has been a deeply rewarding journey that pushed me to explore the darker, more human layers beneath a seemingly straightforward crime story. At its core, the film reflects resilience, the fight against silence and power, and the courage required to bring justice to the forefront. With the trailer now out, audiences get a glimpse of the tense world we’ve created. Partnering with Prime Video has allowed us to take this vision to a global audience. I can’t wait for viewers to experience it when it premieres exclusively on January 23.”