Vishwak Sen’s 'Cult' Sees Box Office Uptick on Second Day

Box Office Performance Overview

The Telugu slasher thriller *Cult*, starring and directed by Vishwak Sen, has reported an increase in its domestic box office earnings for its second day of release, Saturday, October 31. Industry data indicates that the film earned Rs 1.15 crore net in India, representing a 21.1% growth over its debut performance.

Key performance highlights reported for the second day include:

• Cumulative Domestic Net: Rs 2.10 crore.
• Worldwide Gross: Rs 2.90 crore, including a total overseas contribution of Rs 45 lakh.
• Show Distribution: The film was screened across 1,211 shows in India, a slight decrease from the 1,240 shows on opening day.
• Occupancy Trends: Night screenings recorded the highest engagement, reaching an occupancy rate of 34.73%, compared to 15.09% for morning shows.

Performance Context

The film’s second-day revenue of Rs 1.15 crore net significantly outpaced the second-day performance of Vishwak Sen’s prior release, *Laila*, which reportedly earned Rs 60 lakh on its corresponding day. The current figures for *Cult* suggest that the film has maintained momentum despite the minor reduction in screening frequency.

About the Film

*Cult* is a psychological thriller that follows a group of friends attending a rave in Goa, where they become trapped in a series of deadly challenges staged by a masked assailant. Vishwak Sen plays DSP Sankalp, a police officer whose entry shifts the narrative into an action-oriented survival story. The cast also features Gayatri Bharadwaj, Tarak Ponnappa, Murali Sharma, and Srikanth Iyengar, with dialogues written by Tharun Bhascker Dhaassyam.

Verifying Box Office Data

Box office figures are preliminary estimates based on industry trackers and may fluctuate as official studio reports are finalized. Readers interested in verifying these figures can consult industry portals such as Sacnilk or wait for official production house statements. As these numbers represent approximate tracking data, they should be interpreted as an indicator of relative performance rather than definitive financial accounting.