Prime Video has released the trailer for its upcoming Telugu original film Cheekatilo, starring Sobhita Dhulipala in the lead role. The crime thriller is set to premiere on January 23.
Sobhita plays Sandhya, a true crime podcaster who also has a degree in criminology. While researching a series of murders in Hyderabad, she begins to notice a disturbing pattern that links the crimes to a killer from the past. What starts as a podcast investigation slowly turns dangerous, as Sandhya finds herself getting closer to the truth and possibly becoming the next target.
The trailer shows a dark and tense side of the city, with Sandhya moving through old crime scenes, talking to witnesses, and trying to connect the dots. Her search for answers brings up secrets that were buried for more than twenty years.
Cheekatilo also features Viswadev Rachakonda, Chaitanya Visalakshmi, Esha Chawla, Jhansi, Aamani, and Vadlamani Srinivas. The film promises a gripping story filled with suspense, mystery, and emotional depth.
If we look at the usual slate of Prime Video India, we do not find many films. In fact, there are very few, as Prime Video mainly focuses on series rather than movies. However, the fact that they are now investing in a film that looks very good, at least based on the trailer, is a promising sign. This shows that Prime Video India has noticed how several platforms are becoming more interested in producing original films, not just Netflix India. That said, everything ultimately depends on how the film turns out.