A night of Malaysian pride at "Keluang Man" gala premiere

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A night of Malaysian pride at "Keluang Man" gala premiere

Writer: Ann Tan

"Keluang Man" showcases the best of Malaysian talents

26 May - The "Keluang Man" gala premiere was truly special, with every moment filled with excitement and anticipation. A select group of guests enjoyed an exclusive first look at the long-awaited "Keluang Man" film ahead of its nationwide release. And indeed, the film lived up to its expectations.

The much-anticipated cinematic debut of the iconic Keluang Man is set to make waves as it hits 154 cinemas across Malaysia and Brunei starting 29 May. The film brings a fresh and exhilarating twist to the superhero genre, breaking away from the norm with a story that's both unique and entertaining. At its core is Keluang Man himself - a character full of fun, cheeky, and unpredictable humour that's sure to delight audiences of all ages.

Raising the bar for local storytelling, the 132-minute feature masterfully blends high-octane action sequences, emotional depth and uniquely Malaysian elements, creating a gripping and energetic cinematic journey. More than just entertainment, "Keluang Man" ignites a sense of national pride as Malaysia's original superhero makes his big-screen debut. This movie also marks the beginning of the Astro Shaw Cinematic Universe.

A live-action adaptation of the beloved 1990s animated series that became a national phenomenon, Keluang Man is produced by the powerhouse Astro Shaw, in collaboration with GSC, Idea River Run, and strategic partner Wonda Coffee, alongside production house Pasal Productions.

The film features a stellar cast led by Nas Muammar Zar, Dato' Remy Ishak, Datuk Rosyam Nor, Shweta Sekhon, Anwaar Beg Moghal, Halim Othman, Amelia Henderson, Sham Sunder, and Dennis Yin. Fans were thrilled by special appearances from Mierul Aiman, Nadhir Nasar, Fazziq Muqris, Daniella Sya, Wahid Senario, Azlee Senario, Delimawati, A Galak, AG Hafiz, Razzuan Rosli, and many more.

Directed by Anwari Ashraf, the creative mind behind the "Polis Evo" film trilogy and hit dramas like "Projek: High Council" and "Projek: Anchor SPM", "Keluang Man" marks his directorial debut in feature films. Anwari also serves as the screenwriter, bringing his sharp storytelling to breathe new life into this legendary IP.

Head of Astro Shaw and Keluang Man's Executive Producer, Raja Jastina Raja Arshad, shared, "Keluang Man is Malaysia's first original superhero. This is not a remake, this film reimagines a beloved national icon, brought to life under the creative direction of Anwari Ashraf. This is Malaysia's first postmodern film - a piece of work that acknowledges the works that inspired it through homage and reference. The production involves 100% of creative talents from Malaysia. More than 1,000 local creative professionals from visuals, audio, CGI, to VFX, all made here in our homeland."

Director Anwari Ashraf said, "Keluang Man is a love letter to the generation that grew up in the 1990s - a generation full of spirit and values that remain relevant to this day. From pre-production to post-production, "Keluang Man" was brought to life entirely by Malaysian creative professionals."

The film features a revamped version of the original Keluang Man theme song, reimagined by Krisya and S.O.G. Audiences can also expect throwback hits from the 2000s like "Tragedi Oktober," "Sha Na Na," "Terhangat Di Pasaran," and more.