Cheekatilo trailer: Sobhita Dhulipala is a true crime podcaster in pursuit of a dreaded serial killer

The trailer of Sobhita Dhulipala’s upcoming Telugu crime-thriller, Cheekatilo was unveiled by the makers on Tuesday, January 13, 2026.

Directed by Sharan Kopishetty, who co-wrote it with Chandra Pemmaraju, the film also stars Viswadev Rachakonda, Chaitanya Visalakshmi, Esha Chawla, Jhansi, Aamani, and Vadlamani Srinivas in pivotal roles.

The trailer of the film offers a glimpse into Hyderabad’s dark underbelly, where Sandhya (Sobhita) is a criminology graduate and true crime podcaster, who is drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse chase. A murder takes place which exposes a trail of sinister past crimes. Using her podcast as an investigative tool, Sandhya attempts to challenge and draw out a cold-blooded killer. The film promises to be a dark and twisted crime-thriller with high stakes.

Speaking about playing the lead character, Sobhita said in a statement, “Playing a character rooted in the by-lanes of Hyderabad and other Telugu localities and coming from a cultural background as my real self, the integration between the character and my own expression was seamless and utterly enjoyable. Grateful for this wonderful experience and our exceptional cast and crew- everyone brought their heart to the set every single day.”

Sharan added, “At its heart, this movie is more than a crime suspense—it is a reflection on resilience, the fight against silence and power, and the courage it takes to bring justice to the front. With the trailer now out, audiences can glimpse the tense, suspenseful world we have created.”

Produced by D. Suresh Babu under the banner of Suresh Productions Pvt Ltd, Cheekatilo will be released on Prime Video on January 23.