Cheekatilo (2026)
DirectorSharan Koppisetty
StarringSobhita Dhulipala, Vishwadev Rachakonda, Chaitanya Visalakshmi, Isha Chawla
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Best for: Thriller fans who like a female-led crime investigation with an emotional core.
Where to watch Cheekatilo online in India
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Cheekatilo OTT release date
| OTT / digital release (India) | 23 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Streaming now on | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads |
Release dates for India as listed on TMDB.
Cheekatilo story (no spoilers)
Cheekatilo is a Telugu thriller centred on Sandhya, a crime anchor whose best friend is found dead under suspicious circumstances. Rather than leave the case to others, Sandhya begins her own investigation, and that search pulls her into a dark past she did not anticipate. As secrets come apart around her, the film turns inward as well, forcing Sandhya to confront her own trauma while she tries to speak for people who have been silenced. Directed by Sharan Koppisetty and running 126 minutes, the film pairs the mechanics of a crime investigation with a personal reckoning for its lead. The tone is tense and shadowy, in keeping with the title's suggestion of darkness, and the story stays focused on one woman pushing against what she is told to accept. Sobhita Dhulipala plays Sandhya, with Vishwadev Rachakonda, Chaitanya Visalakshmi, Isha Chawla, Jhansi, Aamani, Vadlamani Srinivas and Ravindra Vijay in the supporting cast. Sricharan Pakala composes the music.
Should you watch Cheekatilo?
Watch it for
- Sobhita Dhulipala leads as Sandhya, a crime anchor whose investigation of her best friend's death drives the film.
- Director Sharan Koppisetty builds the story around a collision between a present-day death and a dark past.
- At 126 minutes, it is a single-sitting thriller rather than a stretched-out watch.
- Sricharan Pakala's music score backs a story that moves between crime investigation and Sandhya's personal trauma.
Skip it if
- The A certificate signals adult content, so it is not a casual family watch.
- It is a Telugu-only thriller with no other language versions listed.
- If you prefer lighter drama over a story built on death, secrets and trauma, this one sits firmly in dark territory.
Cheekatilo cast
Sobhita Dhulipala
Isha Chawla
Jhansi
Aamani
Vadlamani Srinivas
Ravindra Vijay
Aziz Naser
Sureshas DIG Rajamani
Aditi Myakalas BobbyCheekatilo movie details
| Director | Sharan Koppisetty |
|---|---|
| Writer | Chandra Pemmaraju, Sharan Koppisetty |
| Music | Sricharan Pakala |
| Cinematography | Mallikarjun |
| Producer | Daggubati Suresh Babu |
| Release date | 23 January 2026 |
| Runtime | 2h 6m (126 minutes) |
| Original language | Telugu |
| Country of origin | India |
| Languages spoken in the film | Telugu |
| Original title | చీకటిలో |
| Certificate (India) | A |
Parental guide: is Cheekatilo family friendly?
The A certificate and the thriller premise of a suspicious death point to adult content; this is a general guide only. This is a general guide based on genre and certification.
Cheekatilo official trailer
Our verdict
Cheekatilo gives Sobhita Dhulipala a role with real weight as Sandhya, an anchor who refuses to let her friend's death be filed away. Sharan Koppisetty keeps the film to 126 minutes and lets the investigation and Sandhya's trauma feed into each other. It is a dark, adult Telugu thriller rather than an easy watch.
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Where can I watch Cheekatilo online in India?
Cheekatilo streams on Amazon Prime Video in India, including an Amazon Prime Video with Ads option. It is also available for rent on Amazon Video.
When did Cheekatilo release?
Cheekatilo released on 23 January 2026. Its OTT release in India was the same day, 23 January 2026.
Who is in the cast of Cheekatilo?
Sobhita Dhulipala plays Sandhya, the crime anchor at the centre of the story. The cast also includes Vishwadev Rachakonda, Chaitanya Visalakshmi, Isha Chawla, Jhansi, Aamani, Vadlamani Srinivas and Ravindra Vijay.
Who directed Cheekatilo?
Cheekatilo is directed by Sharan Koppisetty. Sricharan Pakala composed the music.
What is the runtime and certificate of Cheekatilo?
Cheekatilo runs 126 minutes. It carries an A certificate in India.
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