Movie Review: Thank You For Coming - 3.5/5

**Imagine a true-crime podcaster whose investigation into gruesome murders turns her into the killer's next target—welcome to the chilling world of *Cheekatilo*.** [1][2][3] The trailer for *Cheekatilo*, starring **Sobhita Dhulipala** as Sandhya—a criminology graduate and podcaster—has just dropped, promising a tense Telugu crime thriller set in Hyderabad's shadowy underbelly.[1][2][3] What starts as an episode on unsolved crimes spirals into a personal nightmare when Sandhya's best friend is murdered, uncovering links to a serial killer with a two-decade trail of horror.[2][3][4] As she uses her podcast to bait the predator, the story blurs lines between hunter and hunted, exploring patriarchy, buried traumas, and digital-age violence.[1][2][4]

Directed by **Sharan Kopishetty** and produced by D. Suresh Babu under Suresh Productions, the film skips theaters for a direct OTT premiere on **Prime Video** on **January 23, 2026**.[1][2][3][4] Dhulipala's restrained intensity anchors the cast, alongside **Viswadev Rachakonda** as the cop piecing clues, **Chaitanya Visalakshmi**, **Esha Chawla**, **Jhansi**, **Aamani**, and more.[1][3][4] Sricharan Pakala's score builds dread without overpowering, while the narrative dives into social media's role in fueling real-world crimes—far from clichés, it's a fresh take on suspense.[1][2] Director Kopishetty calls it a dive into "darker, human layers" of crime, resilience, and justice, making it a global story from local roots.[2] The trailer's ominous lighting, rising tension, and teasers like "I'll take another life soon" will hook thriller fans.[1][4] Mark your calendars for January 23 on Prime Video—watch the official trailer [here via YouTube description].[4] **What do you think: Will Sandhya unmask the killer, or become the prey? Drop your predictions in the comments below and share this post to hype up fellow thriller lovers!**
Citations
1.https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/entertainment/telugu/movies/news/sobhita-dhulipala-starrer-cheekatilo-trailer-drops-promises-a-gripping-crime-thriller-watch/articleshow/126486360.cms
2.https://www.news18.com/movies/web-series/cheekatilo-trailer-out-sobhita-dhulipala-hunts-serial-killer-in-gripping-telugu-crime-thriller-watch-ws-kl-9825059.html
3.https://www.telegraphindia.com/entertainment/sobhita-dhulipalas-podcaster-sandhya-investigates-bone-chilling-crimes-in-cheekatilo-trailer/cid/2142367
4.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JICVtGTDQqI
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