The trailer of Cheekatilo has quietly made its way into the conversation, and it is not hard to see why. With Sobhita Dhulipala leading the film, the Prime Video original signals a clear shift towards darker, more intense storytelling.
A Look That Has People Talking
Sobhita appears in a completely different space this time. Gone is the familiar polish. Instead, she steps into a role that feels lived-in and rooted in the film’s Telugu setting. The change is noticeable and seems to work in the film’s favour, giving her character an immediate sense of credibility.
Sandhya Takes Control of The Narrative
The trailer introduces Sandhya as a woman who chooses to quit a comfortable job and step into uncertain territory. There is a quiet confidence in how the character is presented. She does not wait for permission, and she does not play by expected rules. That decisive streak gives the film its spine.
True Crime Meets Digital Storytelling
What sets Cheekatilo apart is its use of true crime podcasting as the narrative engine. Sandhya, a former TV anchor, launches a podcast that digs into disturbing cases from the past twenty years. With true crime content booming across platforms, this angle feels current and clever.
Sobhita’s OTT Streak Continues
After making a strong impression with Made in Heaven and The Night Manager, Sobhita seems firmly at home in the OTT space. Cheekatilo looks like another calculated choice that banks on performance and content rather than scale.
Prime Video’s Telugu Slate Gets Darker with Cheekatilo With a direct digital release planned for January 23, Cheekatilo joins Prime Video’s growing list of Telugu originals. If the trailer is any indication, this one is aiming for attention through mood and subject rather than spectacle.
