Last Updated:<\/span>January 24, 2026, 17:27 IST<\/p>\n Cheekatilo marks Sobhita Dhulipala\u2019s return to Telugu cinema.(Photo Credit : X)<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Only a handful of murder mysteries and investigative dramas dare to put a female lead at the center of the narrative. Telugu film Cheekatilo<\/a>, however, breaks the trend, with a spirited Sobhita Dhulipala taking the lead and emerging as a standout in a traditionally male-led space.<\/p>\n Directed by Sharan Kopishetty, Cheekatilo marks Sobhita Dhulipala\u2019s return to Telugu cinema. After its intense trailer sparked excitement among audiences and celebrities alike, the crime thriller finally premiered on Prime Video on January 23.<\/p>\n Since its release, social media, especially X, has been abuzz with positive reviews praising the film\u2019s gripping narrative and the strong performances. Cheekatilo has not only struck a chord with viewers but has also earned appreciation from several celebrities, including Rana Daggubati, Abhinav Gomatam, and others, who took to social media to shower the film with praise.<\/p>\n Rana Daggubati, Sudheer Babu, And Other Celebrities Praise Sobhita Dhulipala\u2019s Film<\/p>\n Rana Daggubati shared the poster of the film and wrote, \u201c#Cheekatilo is now streaming on @primevideoin.”<\/p>\n Sudheer Babu took to his Instagram Stories and wrote, \u201cBig cheers to the #Cheekatilo team!! Streaming now on Prime Video. Wishing you all the success!”<\/p>\n Abhinav Gomatam praised the film, writing, \u201cI watched it. I loved it. A must watch it\u2026!! @sureshproductions@primevideoin @sobhitad @eshachawla63 @chaitanyakrishna”<\/p>\n Sundeep Kishan shared, \u201cGo watch it now. Dear Fab Team of @sobhitad, @primevideoin & @padmakasturirangan on their ace game \ud83d\ude42 @sureshproductions”<\/p>\n TEL<\/p>\n Sujata wrote, \u201cWatch Now! #Cheekatilo”<\/p>\n Plot, Cast and Crew Of Cheekatilo<\/strong><\/p>\n Cheekatilo follows Sandhya, portrayed by Sobhita Dhulipala, a criminology graduate who runs a true-crime podcast. Her world takes a dark turn when a brutal murder mirrors a series of unsolved cases from two decades earlier, pulling her into a dangerous investigation.<\/p>\n Directed by Sharan Kopishetty, produced by D. 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