Sobhita Dhulipala starrer ‘Cheekatilo’ trailer drops, promises a gripping crime thriller - Watch

Actress Sobhita Dhulipala is now gearing up for her upcoming new movie ‘Cheekatilo’, which is set for a direct OTT release skipping the theatrical release. Now the makers released the trailer of the movie. The trailer hints at a dark, layered narrative driven by crime, psychology, and rising tension.

About ‘Cheekatilo’

‘Cheekatilo’ opens as a gripping crime thriller. The narrative begins with a series of disturbing crimes that start to affect the life of Dhulipala's character. But as the crime unfolds, there emerges a senior cop who starts to link some chilling clues. The scenes are all about the consequence of crime and how it invades the private life of people. The crime trailer promises an expertly woven crime narrative that prefers suspense.

What makes it different

The movie is distinct in terms of its mood and approach. Instead of relying on the same old clichés, it explores how crimes evolve in a digitally connected world. The plot deals with the misuse of social media and the way it instigates physical violence. The director has established the mood gradually. Lighting and setting contribute to the ominous mood. Music is an important aspect where the background score increases the intensity without overshadowing the proceedings, it explores how crimes evolve in a digitally connected world.

Cast and crew

Sobhita Dhulipala anchors the movie with a restrained and intense performance. Hd. Krishna Chaitanya appears as the investigating officer. Viswadev Rachakonda plays a pivotal role, supported by Chaitanya Visalakshmi, Esha Chawla, Jhansi, Aamani, Vadlamani Srinivas, and Ravindra Vijay. Sharan Kopishetty directs and backed the movie, while Chandra Pemmaraju co-writes the story. Sricharan Pakala composed the music, and KSN edited the movie.

OTT release

‘Cheekatilo’ will stream on Amazon Prime Video from January 23, 2026. The platform confirmed that the movie will begin streaming from 12 am on January 23.