Astro Shaw’s Malam Terlarang Opens With RM3 Million in Box Office Earnings

Astro Shaw’s Malam Terlarang Opens With RM3 Million in Box Office Earnings | Astro Shaw’s latest horror film, Malam Terlarang, has stormed into cinemas nationwide, raking in an impressive RM3 million on its opening weekend.

This milestone underscores Malaysian audiences’ growing appetite for high-quality local horror, marking a remarkable debut for director Labu and the first-ever on-screen pairing of acclaimed actors Zul Ariffin and Sofia Jane. The film was creatively helmed and produced by Hazo Mahayuddin.

Executive Producer and Head of Astro Shaw, Raja Jastina Raja Arshad, expressed her gratitude for the overwhelming response. “We’re deeply thankful for the incredible support from audiences who chose to experience Malam Terlarang on the big screen. This success proves that locally produced films—when crafted with quality, emotion, and cultural depth—continue to resonate strongly with Malaysians. For those who haven’t seen it yet, we invite you to immerse yourselves in the haunting world of Malam Terlarang in cinemas, where its visuals and atmosphere truly come alive.”

Malam Terlarang goes beyond jump scares and supernatural lore—it weaves a deeply emotional tale of family secrets and human desires against a backdrop of Nusantara mysticism. Viewers have praised its authentic portrayal of ancient rituals, stunning cinematography, and the gripping performances of its stellar cast.

Audience reactions on social media have been overwhelmingly positive:

• Cubaan yang menarik daripada Team Malam Terlarang. Dah tonton and aku agak terkesima dengan pembikinannya. MESTI TONTON ! - @Don_Aziz
• Korang kena tengok Malam Terlarang. Much better thn Conjuring... aku rate 8.7/10 - @ItsAryy
• Satu perkara yang saya puji tentang Malam Terlarang ialah bagaimana filem ini menampilkan sesuatu yang sangat jarang dilihat dalam industri filem Malaysia — iaitu penggambaran autentik kepercayaan dan ritual Nusantara. Ironiknya, aspek warisan ini jarang sekali diketengahkan, sedangkan ia begitu sebati dengan budaya kita. - @ConsoleWonders
• Ok, cerita Malam Terlarang best.! 10/10 sebab jumpscare tak meleret, Jalan cerita padu, dan berdasarkan amalan pujaan lama yg pernah diharamkan. - @HilmiHimself

Set in the 1980s, Malam Terlarang delves into the darkness of human desire, how far one will go when driven by temptation. The story follows 18-year-old Mawar from Kampung Pasir Larung, whose dream of becoming a journalist is put on hold to care for her ailing mother while her father pursues a political career. The sudden death of her sister, Safar, triggers a terrifying chain of mystical events, pushing Mawar to uncover her family’s buried secrets.

Starring Zul Ariffin, Sofia Jane, Shasha Abedul, Sabri Yunus, Normah Damanhuri, Hasnul Rahmat, Amir Nafis, Haneesya Hanee, Aila Azizul, and Sadiq M. Jamil, Malam Terlarang continues to draw crowds across Malaysia.

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