Sobhita Dhulipala, who is known for her charming role in the show, The Night Manager, is currently hogging the limelight for her latest crime thriller, Cheekatilo. The film premiered on Amazon Prime Video on January 23, 2026. It is directed by Sharan Koppisetty and stars Sobhita as ‘Sandhya Nelluri’. As the film is generating buzz on social media, read on to know what fans are saying about the crime thriller.
Plotline of Cheekatilo
Cheekatilo is a crime thriller that blends crime podcasting, journalism and an engaging murder mystery. The movie follows Sobhita Dhulipala as ‘Sandhya Nelluri’, who is a crime anchor. The film picks up pace when ‘Sandhya’ is fed-up of her daily routine and launches her own true-crime podcast. However, things turn personal when her intern tragically dies. This forces ‘Sandhya’ to uncover hidden truths. She also works closely with the police to reveal the identity of the culprit. Overall, the film focuses on solving the crime.
