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Sobhita Dhulipala's 'Cheekatilo' Crime Thriller Premieres Jan 23 on Prime Video

The Telugu crime suspense drama 'Cheekatilo' is set to premiere exclusively on Prime Video on January 23. The film stars Sobhita Dhulipala as Sandhya, a true crime podcaster whose investigation exposes Hyderabad's darkest secrets. Producer D. Suresh Babu emphasizes the film's theme of confronting darkness and speaking truth. Prime Video executives highlight the film's unique blend of cultural authenticity and modern narrative devices like podcasting.

Key Points: Cheekatilo: Sobhita Dhulipala's Telugu Crime Drama Release Date

  • Premieres January 23 on Prime Video
  • Sobhita Dhulipala plays a true crime podcaster
  • Set in the heart of Hyderabad
  • A layered, emotional suspense drama
  • Blends cultural authenticity with modern storytelling
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Sobhita Dhulipala's crime suspense drama 'Cheekatilo' to premiere on January 23

The Telugu crime suspense 'Cheekatilo', starring Sobhita Dhulipala, premieres Jan 23 on Prime Video. A podcaster uncovers Hyderabad's dark secrets.

"What's close to my heart is how it explores the courage to confront darkness and speak the truth - D. Suresh Babu"

Mumbai, Jan 8

Actors Sobhita Dhulipala and Viswadev Rachakonda upcoming Telugu original crime suspense drama is all set to premiere from January 23 on Prime Video.

The movie also features Chaitanya Visalakshmi, Esha Chawla, Jhansi, Aamani and Vadlamani Srinivas.

Set in the heart of Hyderabad, Cheekatilo is an edge-of-the-seat crime suspense that follows Sandhya, a true crime podcaster portrayed by Sobhita, whose relentless quest for truth exposes some of the most brutal and darkest secrets of the city.

D. Suresh Babu, producer of Cheekatilo, shared that the film is a layered, emotional suspense drama.

He added: "What's close to my heart is how it explores the courage to confront darkness and speak the truth, something we need more of in society today. Working with Prime Video on this Prime Original has been a wonderful experience. The movie marks another milestone in our longstanding collaboration"

" We share a vision of championing unique, culturally rooted narratives with relatable characters that not only entertain but deeply engage viewers. With its haunting storyline and powerful performances, Cheekatilo promises an unforgettable and gripping journey."

"While suspense and thriller are widely explored genres, our focus is on delivering unique narratives with emotional depth, something audiences strongly resonated with in our Telugu Original series Dhootha. Our upcoming Telugu Prime Original Cheekatilo reflects that vision," said Nikhil Madhok, director & head of Originals, Prime Video India.

Madhok added: "What sets Cheekatilo apart is its blend of cultural authenticity, with modern storytelling mediums like podcasts that play a key role in the narrative."

Directed by Sharan Kopishetty and produced by D. Suresh Babu under the banner of Suresh Productions Pvt. Ltd., the gripping narrative is written by Chandra Pemmaraju, and Sharan Kopishetty.

A Prime Original movie, Cheekatilo is directed by Sharan Kopishetty, produced by D. Suresh Babu under the banner of Suresh Production Pvt Ltd, and written by Chandra Pemmaraju and Sharan Kopishetty.

- IANS

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Rohit P
Good to see more Telugu originals getting a big platform. The cast looks solid with Viswadev and veterans like Jhansi garu. Hope the story lives up to the suspense promise.
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Arjun K
The concept of using a podcast to unravel a mystery is very contemporary. It's great that Indian OTT is experimenting with modern storytelling formats while keeping the cultural roots. Suresh Productions has a good track record.
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Sarah B
As someone who loves true crime podcasts, I'm intrigued to see how they weave that into a Telugu drama. Sobhita is perfect for a relentless investigator role. Marking my calendar!
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Karthik V
Respectfully, I hope the focus is on a tight script and not just style. Some recent OTT thrillers from the South have had great concepts but fizzled out in the second half. Fingers crossed this one delivers a satisfying watch.
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Nisha Z
Hyderabad as a backdrop for a dark crime story is perfect. The city has so many layers. Also, great to see a strong female lead driving the narrative. All the best to the team! 🤞

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