The much-hyped action thriller Cult has reportedly opened to disappointing collections at the box office in the Telugu states. According to a distributor, the film has collected around Rs 70 lakh share on its opening day in Andhra Pradesh and Telangana.

Young actor Vishwak Sen was hoping to make a strong comeback with this slasher thriller, but the initial numbers have come as a disappointment. After setbacks with films like Mechanic Alludu and Laila, Vishwak turned writer and director for Cult, hoping to strike a chord with audiences through a bloody action drama.

Inspired by the popular Korean series Squid Game, the film attempted to offer a different kind of action experience. However, it has failed to generate the expected response from moviegoers so far. The film needs to show a significant improvement in collections over the next few days to reach a safer position. Otherwise, distributors could face considerable losses, the distributor points out.

He also feels that young actors should focus on fresh yet relatable subjects to regain their footing at the box office. Vishwak, in particular, needs to find a story with a strong local connect rather than drawing inspiration from Hollywood and international content, he concludes

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