Film

Mat Kilau scores more than RM12 mil in box office returns in four days

It marks a historic win for local cinema as audiences flocked to see the tale of a Malaysian hero standing up to foreign powers

Updated 4 years ago · Published on 27 Jun 2022 8:10PM

Mat Kilau scores more than RM12 mil in box office returns in four days
The heroic Mat Kilau is played by Adi Putra. – Pic courtesy of Studio Kembara, June 27, 2022

WELCOMING the week on a high, homegrown film Mat Kilau Kebangkitan Pahlawan gained RM12 million at the box office since its release four days ago. The news was announced through a post on the Golden Screen Cinemas Instagram account.

Director Syamsul Yusof replied to the post noting his gratitude with a short “… next film let’s go” message promising Malaysian audiences more exciting projects to come.

This success is the first to have occured within the local industry, with high enthusiasm and returns in such a short span.

The film follows the story of a Malay warrior unmistakenly known as Mat Kilau rising against the invading British power in Tanah Melayu.

Mat Kilau stars a line-up of notable actors including Datuk Jalaluddin Hassan, Datuk Rahim Razali, Datuk Adi Putra, Namron, Fattah Amin and more. – The Vibes, June 27, 2022

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