#SHOWBIZ: Yusof Haslam hopes son will finish 'OG' and 'Khawarij'

Filmmaker Datuk Yusof Haslam is hopeful that his son, director Syamsul Yusof, will finish his two feature films, The Original Gangster (OG) and Khawarij, after a four-year delay. Speaking at the premiere of Munafik: Melawan Iblis, the 72-year-old producer stated that both projects are in their final stages. OG only needs post-production editing and is targeted for completion by the end of the year for a 2027 release.

Khawarij is set to premiere late next year. Yusof discussed the films with his son during a visit during Hari Raya. Syamsul mentioned to his father, "Pa, I will complete them," and Yusof sincerely hopes that OG will be finished by the end of this year so it can hit the cinemas next year. Khawarij may also be screened towards the end of next year.

Yusof acknowledges that Syamsul's personal struggles may have affected his progress but urges him to stay persistent and regain his momentum to deliver for waiting moviegoers. He emphasizes that finishing these films is a matter of professional integrity and trust. Yusof hopes Syamsul settles all his outstanding work so he can move on, even if that means not directing under his banner, Skop Productions.

Meanwhile, Yusof's other son, director Syafiq Yusof, plans to begin production on a sequel to Blood Brothers next year and is also producing a new project, opting to collaborate with Syafiq instead of directing independently.