In this conversation with A Sharadhaa, Asshwini opens up about choosing the story over personal equations and explains why he believes Gharga is the right launchpad for Arun. He is joined by Arun Ramprasad and director M Shashidhar, who talk about the film, set in a mysterious village and blending adventure, suspense, crime, and supernatural elements, while exploring how fear is created and perceived.