Ever since her December 2024 wedding with Naga Chaitanya, the spotlight has been firmly on Sobhita Dhulipala.
With the “Akkineni kodalu” tag now attached, industry circles were keenly watching what her first professional move post-marriage would be.
Would she slow down? Would she play safe with selective, glamorous appearances?
Instead, Sobhita seems to have gone the other way.
Amazon Prime Video has released the first look of its upcoming Telugu original Cheekatilo, marking another collaboration with the actress after Made in Heaven.
Backed by Suresh Productions, the poster has sparked curiosity for its dark, restrained tone, far removed from her familiar screen image.
Sobhita is seen playing a true-crime podcaster in what is said to be an investigative thriller, a role that appears performance-driven rather than image-oriented.
The timing of the choice has caught attention. After her international debut with Monkey Man and a noticeable gap from Telugu cinema following Goodachari and Major, many expected a safer, high-visibility comeback.
Instead, she has opted for a female-centric OTT project that banks heavily on content.
In trade circles, this move is being read as quiet confidence rather than risk. With OTT platforms increasingly favouring layered storytelling, Cheekatilo could be well-placed if the material delivers.
Scheduled to premiere on January 23, 2026, the move for now, places the spotlight back on her work rather than her image.
