“WARNING: EXTREME VIOLENCE AHEAD.” That’s not just a caption — it’s a challenge. Vishwak Sen set social media on fire after dropping a blood-soaked poster for CULT, boldly calling it India’s first slasher. The teaser lands on February 21, 2026, with a grand launch event at Prasad’s PCX Screen in Hyderabad from 3 PM onwards — and fans are already bracing for impact.
The poster is pure nightmare fuel. Vishwak stands in a sharp suit, drenched in blood, gripping an axe with cold intent. It’s a far cry from the street-smart swagger of Falaknuma Das, signaling a hard pivot into brutal horror territory. This isn’t quirky action-comedy Vishwak — this is calculated chaos.
What makes CULT even more intriguing? Vishwak isn’t just starring — he’s pulling triple duty as writer, director, and leading man, marking his third directorial venture. Produced by Sandeep Kakarala under Tarak Cinemas, the film reportedly features 40 debutants and fresh faces, including Gayatri Bharadwaj. The multilingual project promises a scale and boldness rarely attempted in Indian horror.
Adding thunder to the terror is composer Ravi Basrur, the man behind the gritty, pulse-pounding sound of KGF: Chapter 1. If Basrur brings even a fraction of that intensity, CULT’s background score alone might raise heart rates.
Within minutes of the announcement, the post racked up thousands of likes and a flood of “mass comeback” comments. In true Telugu cinema style, the teaser launch itself is shaping up to be an event. One thing’s clear: Vishwak Sen isn’t playing it safe. With CULT, he’s sharpening the axe — and inviting audiences straight into the darkness.