{
  "id": 18464727,
  "title": "Malay Mail’s Top 10 picks: ‘Kudrat 1968’ outpaces Hollywood and international releases at local box office",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/malay-mails-top-10-picks-kudrat-1968-outpaces-hollywood-and",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-06T07:15:29.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/11/06/malay-mails-top-10-picks-kudrat-1968-outpaces-hollywood-and-international-releases-at-local-box-office/242203"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's Kudrat 1968 has topped the local box office, surpassing Hollywood and international releases at the cinemas. The film has grossed RM12 million, placing it among the highest-earning local films of 2026. Despite positive feedback for international releases Clayface and Jailer 2, they have fallen to second and third place respectively. Streaming platforms like Netflix and Viu continue to dominate with popular series and shows. Malay Mail highlights the top entertainment trends, including trending films, streaming series, and top songs in the country's entertainment scene.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 6 — Local cinema is back in the spotlight, with Kudrat 1968 leading the Malaysian box office aft...",
  "key_points": [],
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  "coverage": {
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/05/honor-magic9-pro-max-earns-backing-from-hollywood-local-film-industry",
        "published": "2026-11-05T08:13:06.000Z"
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        "published": "2026-11-05T17:16:46.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}