Blood Brothers (2025 film)

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Blood Brothers: Bara Naga
Blood Brothers Bara Naga poster.jpg
Theatrical release poster
Directed by
Screenplay by
  • Abhilash Chandra
  • Ghazwan Tomasi
  • Ayam Fared
  • Ashraf Modee Zain
Produced by
  • Abhilash Chandra
  • Syamin Yusof
Starring
CinematographyNicholas Chin
Edited by
  • Abhilash Chandra
  • Daniel Mahamad
  • Syafiq Yusof
Music byRicky Lionardi
Production
company
Distributed by
Release date
  • 10 April 2025 (2025-04-10)(Malaysia)
Running time
130 minutes [1]
CountryMalaysia
LanguageMalay
BudgetRM 7 million
Box officeest. RM 80 million [2]

Blood Brothers: Bara Naga (English: Blood Brothers: Dragon Embers) is a 2025 Malaysian Malay-language action crime thriller film directed by Syafiq Yusof and Abhilash Chandra, [3] starring Sharnaaz Ahmad, Shukri Yahaya, Syafiq Kyle, Syazwan Zulkifly, Amelia Henderson, Wan Hanafi Su, and Zamarul Hisham. [4] The film was released in cinemas on 10 April 2025 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of Skop Productions. [5]

Contents

Plot

Ariff, a loyal bodyguard, is accused of betraying Dato Zul, a prominent figure who once supported him. To prove his innocence, Ariff seeks help from his estranged brother, Jaki.

As Ariff attempts to clear his name, he is pursued by Ghaz, the leader of an elite bodyguard unit and Ariff’s former close friend. Once considered "blood brothers," their conflict evolves into a struggle involving trust, loyalty, and personal redemption. Set against a backdrop of deception and hidden agendas, Ariff must navigate both physical threats and emotional turmoil to uncover the truth.

Cast

Reception

Box office

Blood Brothers: Bara Naga opened to strong commercial success. The film grossed RM9.2 million within its first two days of release, including previews. [9] By the third day, earnings had reached RM14.9 million, surpassing its RM7 million production budget. [10] After four days, the film accumulated RM21 million, making it one of the highest-grossing Malaysian films of 2025. [11]

Novelization

A novelization by Dr. Anwar Fazal and Amshida Ahmad Rani was published by WhiteCoat Group in May 23, 2025. [12]

References

  1. ↑ "Blood Brothers: Bara Naga (15)". British Board of Film Classification . 8 August 2025. Retrieved 9 August 2025.
  2. ↑ Teng, Kenny (2025-07-17). "Blood Brothers: Bara Naga Produced By Yusof Haslam Penetrates SEA Market". Bernama . Retrieved 2025-08-29.
  3. ↑ "10 Buah Filem Melayu Wajib Tonton Paling Dinantikan Rakyat Malaysia" [10 Must-Watch Malay Films Most Anticipated by Malaysians]. Laman Hiburan Anda (in Malay). Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  4. ↑ Mustaza, Aqmar (3 June 2024). "'Gelaran Dinasti Terlalu Besar, Cuma Kami Tak Henti Buat Filem'" ['The Dynasty Label Is Too Grand, We Just Keep Making Films']. Sinar Harian (in Malay). Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  5. ↑ "Malaysia's Skop Productions Turns 40; Countdown to "Blood Brothers" in 2025 Runs Alongside Commitment to Growth & Expansion". ContentAsia. Retrieved 25 January 2025.
  6. ↑ "Filem Blood Brothers" [Blood Brothers Film]. Arep Nak Bebel (in Malay). 31 December 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  7. ↑ Ibrahim, Khadijah (27 December 2024). "Rezeki Shukri Yahaya Lebih Kepada Drama, Berpeluang Melakonkan Pelbagai Watak" [Shukri Yahaya's Fortune Lies More in Dramas, with Opportunities to Play Various Roles]. Lady Bosz (in Malay). Retrieved 11 February 2025.
  8. ↑ EXCLUSIVE – SYAFIQ KYLE Interview | Sheriff / The Experts / Blood Brothers (in Malay). Pure Pixels. 1 June 2024. Retrieved 11 February 2025– via YouTube.
  9. ↑ "Finas: 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga' pulls RM9.2m at Malaysian box office in just two days". Malay Mail. 12 April 2025. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  10. ↑ Hsia, Heidi (14 April 2025). "'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga' smashes box office with RM14.9 million in just 3 days". Cinema Online. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  11. ↑ Hsia, Heidi (15 April 2025). "'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga' accumulates RM21 million after four days". Cinema Online. Retrieved 18 April 2025.
  12. ↑ "Blood Brothers: Bara Naga dibukukan". BH . 2025-05-28. Retrieved 2025-05-28.
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