In a candid conversation with A Sharadhaa, actor Zaid Khan, director Anil Kumar and actor Malaika Vasupal open up about Cult, their creative choices and the realities of filmmaking. Zaid speaks strongly about why, like smoking, there are no caste disclaimers in theatres, and why films like Arjun Reddy or Animal won’t work if made in Kannada. Malaika Vasupal talks about her role in Cult, her character’s emotional journey and what drew her to the film, making this an honest and engaging conversation about passion, choices and staying true to one’s roots.