‘I see Sandhya as a natural leader’: Sobhita Dhulipala on her character in Cheekatilo

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• Sobhita Dhulipala stars as a true-crime podcaster in Telugu thriller Cheekatilo
• "Cheekatilo" delves into morality, dark secrets; streams on Prime Video Jan 23
• Sobhita's character Sandhya seeks clarity and justice over drama

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Sobhita Dhulipala is set to return to the screen in the upcoming Telugu thriller Cheekatilo, a film that promises to explore the murky depths of morality and dark secrets. Stepping away from the typical sensationalism found in the genre, Sobhita plays Sandhya, a true-crime podcaster who prioritizes the weight of responsibility over the allure of drama.

Reflecting on the character’s psychological depth, Sobhita shared that Sandhya’s strength lies in her composure. “She’s driven by the need for clarity rather than validation,” the actress explained, noting that the character's ability to sit with uncertainty and ask uncomfortable questions was a deeply personal takeaway from the project.

Describing Sandhya’s inner compass and what drives her pursuit of justice, Sobhita explained, “I see Sandhya as a natural leader, not because she is fearless, but because she doesn’t let uncertainty decide her actions. There’s a quiet decisiveness to her. She’s driven by the need for clarity rather than validation, and that steadiness is what ultimately moves the story forward.”

Reflecting on what drew her to playing a true-crime podcaster, navigating such moral complexity, she added, “What interested me was the responsibility inherent to the role. Sandhya isn’t chasing drama; she’s chasing clarity. That mindset, of asking uncomfortable questions and remaining steady in uncertainty, is something I carried forward from this experience.”

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Directed by Sharan Kopishetty and produced by D. Suresh Babu (Suresh Productions), the film features an ensemble cast including Viswadev Rachakonda, Esha Chawla, and Jhansi.3Cheekatilo is scheduled to make its global debut on Prime Video on January 23.