"Kahar: Kapla High Council" heads to Astro First after RM13 million box office success

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"Kahar: Kapla High Council" heads to Astro First after RM13 million box office success

Writer: Heidi Hsia

Save the date for the movie on Astro First

14 Jan - "Kahar: Kapla High Council" has concluded its successful theatrical run in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei, earning over RM13.0 million at the box office. The film is now expanding to digital platforms and international markets.

Malaysian audiences can watch the film on Astro First starting 16 January and on sooka from 23 January, with a 48-hour rental period priced at RM29 (excluding tax). The film will also debut in Cambodian cinemas on 24 January 2025.

"Kahar: Kapla High Council" will be releasing in Cambodia as well

To celebrate the film's success, two fan contests have been announced:

The #ChillKaplaAtHome contest gives viewers who subscribe to the film on Astro First a chance to host the cast at their homes. Participants must create and share creative videos on Instagram (@astrofirst.official) and TikTok (@astrofirstofficial).

The #DateWithKudratBoys contest requires sooka subscribers to record creative videos at the "Diorama Display Kahar: Kapla High Council" exhibitions at KL Eco City Mall, Kuala Lumpur. Winners will enjoy a special dinner with the cast.

The film's Executive Producer and Head of Astro Shaw, Raja Jastina Raja Arshad, emphasised the film's social message: "Stop Violence, It All Begins at Home."

The film's social message is "Stop Violence, It All Begins at Home"

The story follows Kahar, played by Amir Ahnaf, a Form 4 student at Kolej Ungku Deramat (KUDRAT) in 2005. The narrative explores his struggle with paternal pressure and his unexpected rise to student leadership.

The cast includes Aedy Ashraf, Sky Iskandar, Fazziq Muqris, Fadhli Masoot, Thompson Goh, and features special appearances by Naim Daniel and others. Viewers can watch the film through Astro First via the Astro channel or on sooka, available on mobile devices and smart TVs.

Cinema Online, 14 January 2025