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Sobhita Dhulipala-Led Cheekatilo Debuts on Prime Video to Lukewarm Reviews

Early reviews praise Dhulipala’s performance, with many finding the writing and climax underwhelming.

Overview

  • The Telugu-language crime thriller is now streaming on Amazon Prime Video, running approximately 126 minutes.
  • The story follows Sandhya, a TV crime anchor who launches a podcast after a colleague’s murder and takes on a serial-assault case.
  • Critics from outlets including The Indian Express, India Today and Free Press Journal largely land at about 2.5 out of 5 stars.
  • Reviews commend Dhulipala’s lead turn, cinematography and score, while citing conventional plotting, slack pacing and a weak payoff.
  • Coverage notes the film’s focus on sexual violence and patriarchy, with some cautioning about repetitive graphic depictions; Sharan Koppisetty directs and co-writes with Chandra Pemmaraju.