"How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies" is now the biggest Thai movie in Malaysia

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"How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies" is now the biggest Thai movie in Malaysia

Writer: Heidi Hsia

"How To Make Millions Before Grandma Dies" is smashing record in the cinemas

10 June - Thai box office hit "How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies" is now the highest grossing Thai movie in Malaysia.

This acclaimed slice-of-life family drama has surely won the hearts of audiences here with an astounding RM8.4 million box office in just 10 days, taking over the throne as the all-time highest grossing Thai film in Malaysia, previously held by "Bad Genius" in 2017. Both of these phenomenon Thai films were produced by GDH 559, and brought to our shores by GSC Movies together with Suraya Filem Production & Distribution, and distributed by GSC Movies.

What's even more exciting is that "How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies" sets its own highest grossing single-day box office record of RM 1.6 million on its 10th day of release, proving that it is going from strength to strength, propagated by word of mouth. Many audiences and influencers here took upon themselves to share their before and after watching reactions, which left them teary-eyed and having deep appreciation for this movie.

The film surpasses the record held by 2017's "Bad Genius"

"How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies" once again proved how versatile and phenomenon a Thai production can be. Even before its release, it has garnered significant attention, thanks to the overwhelmed response in Thailand and Indonesia. The next wave moved on to Malaysia and Singapore, where it continued to sweep the box office takings since its release.

In Malaysia, it has consistently topped the daily charts for 7 consecutive days, outshining its competitors and leaving them way far behind.

The movie has captured the hearts of many audiences with its deeply touching storyline and top-notch production quality. The film tells the story of a young man, M, who quits his job to take care of his grandmother who is battling cancer. However, his willingness to step up as a dutiful grandson is driven not only by familial love but also by the prospect of a substantial inheritance from his grandmother. He exhausts all efforts to gain his grandmother's attention and affection. Yet, during the final moments he spends with his grandmother, he discovers and learns great life lessons that transcend mere inheritance.

The film is now the highest grossing Thai movie in Malaysia

The achievement of "How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies" also serves as a testimony that Malaysian audiences have an avid demand for high quality films away from the accustomed genres.

Cinema Online, 10 June 2024