Vishwak Sen Takes Director's Seat for 'Cult'

Actor Vishwak Sen will now lead and direct the action drama 'Cult', which signifies his directorial debut. Sen stated that he chose to helm the project following the commercial disappointment of his preceding film, 'Laila', feeling it was his responsibility to ensure a successful comeback.

He publicly apologized to Tazuddin, who was initially slated to direct 'Cult'. Sen considers Tazuddin an acting guru and acknowledged his mentorship. Sen clarified that while he initially asked Tazuddin to direct, he ultimately decided to take over the direction himself once production commenced, emphasizing his belief against uncredited direction.

Sen admitted that recent films haven't met expectations but refrains from blaming directors, viewing filmmaking as a collaborative effort. The failure of 'Laila' deeply affected him, but encouragement from his elder brother, who told him 'Your weapon is in your hands,' motivated him to take charge of his career.

'Cult' features approximately 150 professional actors. Notably, the film has been dubbed into Japanese and Spanish. Gayatri Bharadwaj stars as the female lead, with Tarak Ponnappa as the antagonist. Murali Sharma and Srikanth Iyengar also play significant roles. The film is scheduled for theatrical release on October 30, 2026.