Here comes a Telugu language drama on OTT that has piqued the curiosity of audiences. 

 

The movie stars Sobhita Dhulipala and Viswadev Rachakonda in lead roles. Others in the cast include Chaitanya Visalakshmi, Esha Chawla, Jhansi, Aamani, and Vadlamani Srinivas. The film is directed by Sharan Kopishetty and produced by D. Suresh Babu under the banner of Suresh Productions Pvt Ltd. The story is written by Chandra Pemmaraju and Sharan Kopishetty. The Telugu movie premieres exclusively on Prime Video on 23rd January 2026.

Prime Video released a riveting trailer of ‘Cheekatilo’ that’s being called an emotionally charged crime suspense drama. A fast-growing Hyderabad shows Sandhya, a true crime podcaster played by Sobhita Dhulipala, who uncovers the two-decade-old secrets of a long-dormant serial killer. 

The film shows Hyderabad’s underbelly. Sandhya is a criminology graduate and true crime podcaster drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse. A trail of past crimes is exposed, and then begins the pursuit of truth and justice. Sandhya attempts to challenge and draw out a cold-blooded killer. The movie is packed with suspense and emotion.

Sharan Kopishetty, director and co-writer of Cheekatilo, says, “Directing Cheekatilo has been a deeply rewarding journey—one that pushed me to explore the darker, more human layers beneath a seemingly straightforward crime story.” Sharan thanks Prime Video for allowing bold, authentic, and relatable storytelling. 

Sobhita Dhulipala says, "Playing ‘Sandhya’ has been a superb experience. Playing a character rooted in the by-lanes of Hyderabad and other Telugu localities and coming from a cultural background like my real self, the integration between the character and my own expression was seamless and utterly enjoyable.” End quote.