Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: ‘Chelot’ stays top with RM14m haul, holds off China’s ‘All Wishes Come True!’
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 11 — Local action feature Chelot continues its dominant run at the box office, holding the No....
Malay Mail's Top 10: 'Chelot' reigns supreme with RM14 million, outpacing China's 'All Wishes Come True!'
In the week of September 3-6, Chelot remained the top-grossing local film at the box office, amassing RM14 million. Rivaling Chelot was All Wishes Come True!, a Chinese animated hit that occupied the second spot. Kung Fu Soccer and Chiikawa The Movie: The Secret Of Mermaid Island held onto their respective positions, while Hope, a South Korean feature, made a rapid ascent into the top 10 following its nationwide release the previous day.
Streaming platforms also showcased a preference for locally-produced content. The dark mystery drama Mousetrap topped Netflix's charts, while the local hit Cinta Dalam Sekam led on Viu. Meanwhile, Futurama Season 14 claimed the top spot on Disney+, marking its popularity among viewers.
The latest cinema releases and streaming trends were complemented by the week's top music and bestselling books. The most-played songs on Spotify included Tulus by Teh Hijau, Raim Laode - Iqro, and Katy Perry's The One That Got Away. On Viu, Cinta Dalam Sekam and Futurama: Season 14 dominated the top shows. Spotify's top songs featured tracks like Tulus - Teh Hijau, Raim Laode - Iqro, and Ariana Grande's hate that I made you love me.
Meanwhile, Malaysians embraced local talent, with songs such as Ammar Haikal's Gila Bayang and Adira Suhaimi's Sayang Orang Sama topping the list. Malaysian authors also made waves, with novels like Strange Buildings and Atomic Habits topping the bestseller charts.
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