Archive · 21 Jan 2026
Sobhita Dhulipala Joins Telugu Thriller Cheekatilo
Sobhita Dhulipala is starring in a new Telugu crime thriller called Cheekatilo.
It's about a woman named Sandhya who is a true-crime podcaster.
She starts investigating a murder and finds out it's connected to a serial killer.
The story is set in Hyderabad and is full of suspense and danger.
Sobhita chose to be in this movie because she liked the strong character of Sandhya and the fresh way the story is told.
The movie will be on Prime Video starting January 23, 2026.
Sobhita Dhulipala stars as Sandhya, a criminology graduate and true-crime podcaster in the Telugu thriller Cheekatilo.
The film is set in Hyderabad and follows Sandhya's investigation into a murder linked to a serial killer.
Sobhita was drawn to the character's strength and the innovative storytelling of the podcast format.
Cheekatilo is directed by Sharan Kopishetty and produced by D. Suresh Babu.
The movie will stream exclusively on Prime Video starting January 23, 2026.
- Who
- Sobhita Dhulipala, Sharan Kopishetty, D. Suresh Babu, Viswadev Rachakonda, Chaitanya Visalakshmi, Esha Chawla, Jhansi, Aamani, Vadlamani Srinivas
- What
- Release of the Telugu crime thriller Cheekatilo on Prime Video
- When
- January 23, 2026
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- Sobhita Dhulipala was drawn to the character of Sandhya, a gutsy criminology graduate and true-crime podcaster, and the innovative storytelling of the film.
- Streaming Platform
- Prime Video
- Release Date
- January 23, 2026
- Director
- Sharan Kopishetty
- Producer
- D. Suresh Babu
- Main Cast
- Sobhita Dhulipala, Viswadev Rachakonda, Chaitanya Visalakshmi, Esha Chawla, Jhansi, Aamani, Vadlamani Srinivas
- Setting
- Hyderabad
- Genre
- Crime Thriller
