Prime Video unleashes the intense trailer for Cheekatilo, a gripping Telugu crime thriller and Prime Original premiering January 23 exclusively across India and 240+ countries. Directed by Sharan Kopishetty, produced by D. Suresh Babu under Suresh Productions Pvt Ltd, and written by Chandra Pemmaraju and Sharan Kopishetty, the film stars Sobhita Dhulipala as podcaster Sandhya, Viswadev Rachakonda, Chaitanya Visalakshmi, Esha Chawla, Jhansi, Aamani, and Vadlamani Srinivas.
Trailer Tease: Hyderabad's Dark Secrets
Set in a bustling Hyderabad, the footage thrusts Sandhya (Sobhita Dhulipala) – a criminology grad and true crime podcaster – into a deadly chase after a brutal murder revives a 20-year-old serial killer case. Her podcast becomes a weapon to bait the predator, blending suspense, emotion, and high-stakes cat-and-mouse tension leading to shocking revelations – will she survive the hunt?
Creative Vision & Cast Insights
Director Sharan Kopishetty calls Cheekatilo a deep dive into resilience against silence and power, praising Prime Video's global reach for authentic Telugu stories. Sobhita Dhulipala revels in embodying the fiercely independent Sandhya, rooted in Hyderabad culture – a seamless fit after Made in Heaven, highlighting her bold evolution in this nerve-wracking thriller. The stellar ensemble elevates the raw, human drama.
Global Premiere Hype
This edge-of-the-seat suspense saga promises bold storytelling with emotional depth, positioning Cheekatilo as a must-watch for thriller fans when it streams January 23 on Prime Video.
