The OTT release date of 'Cheekatilo' starring, Sobhita Dhulipala has been announced. Read on to know more about the upcoming Telugu film.
Sobhita Dhulipala is a popular actress, who is known for her charming screen presence. She was last seen in Love, Sitara, which was released in 2024. After her powerful performance in the same, the actress is all set to return with the Telugu crime suspense drama, Cheekatilo. For those who don't know, the film promises an engaging story of mystery and emotional depth.
On January 8, 2026, Amazon Prime Video took to their official Instagram handle to announce the release date of Sobhita Dhulipala’s Cheekatilo. Well, the crime thriller movie is directed by Sharan Kopishetty and produced by D. Suresh Babu under the banner of Suresh Productions Pvt. Ltd. According to the OTT giant, the movie will be released on January 23, 2026.
Telugu film, Cheekatilo is a suspense drama set in the corners of Hyderabad. At its core, the film is about 'Sandhya', a crime podcaster, whose professional world collides with her personal life when her intern dies under mysterious circumstances. Soon an investigation starts. However, the small inquiry turns into a larger investigation. It is worth mentioning that Sobhita Dhulipala leads the film as 'Sandhya'. Apart from her, the cast also includes Viswadev Rachakonda, Chaitanya Visalakshmi, Esha Chawla, Jhansi, Aamani and more.
Recently, the producer of the upcoming film shared his thoughts on the same. During a candid chat, D. Suresh Babu shared that the Sobhita Dhulipala starrer movie is layered, emotional and full of suspense. He also mentioned that the film also explores the need to gather courage to speak the truth. He was quoted as saying:
"Cheekatilo is a layered, emotional suspense drama. 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 has been a wonderful experience. The movie marks another milestone in our longstanding collaboration."
The producer further stated that he always tries to collaborate on projects with culturally rooted narrative and relatable characters. He also shared that he aims to keep the viewers hooked till the very end, rather than just entertain them. D. Suresh Babu also mentioned that he is very excited for the movie to premiere on Amazon Prime Video for the audience. In his words:
"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. I am excited for audiences in India and around the world to experience it when it premieres globally on Prime Video on January 23."
Sobhita Dhulipala is one of the most versatile actors. She is well known for her bold and unconventional roles. She was reportedly born in 1992, in Andhra Pradesh. She first gained recognition after being the finalist of Femina Miss India 2013. Later, she made her acting debut with Raman Raghav 2.0. Over the years, she appeared in Goodachari, Ghost Stories, Made in Heaven, Kaalakaandi, The Night Manager, Ponniyin Selvan: I, Ponniyin Selvan: II and more. In her personal life, she is married to Naga Chaitanya.
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