Synopsis:
Cheekatilo is an 2026 crime thriller film written by Chandra Pemmaraj and directed by Sharan Koppisetty, music is composed by Sricharan Pakala and produced under Suresh Production Pvt Ltd banner.
CAST: Sobhita Dhulipala, Vishwadev Rachakonda, Chaitanya Visalakshmi, Esha Chawla, Jhansi, Aamani, Vadlamani Srinivas, Ravindra Vijay.
TELUGU SWAG RATING: [usr 2.5]
Top Reviewers:
INDIATV NEWS (Rating: 3/5):
If you enjoy crime thrillers, Cheekatilo can be a decent watch. Like Ratsasan, it tries to explain the killer’s actions by showing his troubled past, while keeping the mystery alive until the end. Sobhita Dhulipala is the backbone of the film and delivers a strong performance. Despite its flaws, the film has enough suspense to interest fans of the genre. It’s 3 out of 5 for Cheekatilo.
GREAT ANDHRA (Rating: 2.25/5):
Despite its flaws, Cheekatilo is not a bad watch. It may stumble at the finish line, but it is worth engaging with, especially for viewers interested in crime narratives that attempt to look beyond shock value and ask harder questions about silence, survival, and who gets heard after dark.
MIRCHI9 (Rating: 2.25/5):
Cheekatilo rushes to its ending, and once we’re made aware of the killer’s identity, the film struggles to keep us affected. The film might have worked even better as a series—along the lines of Prime Video’s Suzhal: The Vortex—had it been given more space and time to breathe. Even so, it makes a visible dent in the genre.
INDIA TODAY (Rating: 2.5/5):
Cheekatilo works well when it talks about trauma, but the mystery drama fails to hit hard because of its cliched portrayal.
Times Of India (Rating: 2.75/5):
On the whole, Cheekatilo is a decent crime drama that starts slow and peaks in the mid portions. The investigation, thrills, and suspense factor are quite good. Sobhita Dhulipala’s performance and the shocking reveal in the pre-climax are a bonus. For those who love films featuring serial killers, Cheekatilo is an engaging watch. Just ignore the slow pace.
