{
  "id": 8175386,
  "title": "Malay Mail’s Top 10 picks: ‘Chelot’ keeps box office crown, ‘Kudrat 1968’ shoots to Netflix No. 1",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/malay-mails-top-10-picks-chelot-keeps-box-office-crown-kudrat-1968",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T05:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/09/18/malay-mails-top-10-picks-chelot-keeps-box-office-crown-kudrat-1968-shoots-to-netflix-no-1/235627"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's entertainment scene saw a festive atmosphere as local content gained traction in cinemas and streaming platforms. Chelot dominated the box office, amassing RM16 million in collections, while Kudrat 1968: High Council made its mark on Netflix Malaysia with just two episodes released. Meanwhile, Cinta Dalam Sekam maintained its top spot on Viu, and Hope received mixed reviews in theaters. Chinese films All Wishes Come True and Once Upon a Time in the Middle East were also generating positive buzz. On Disney+, Futurama topped the list, while Indonesian artist Tulus' Teh Hijau was the most-streamed song on Spotify. Malay Mail compiled this week's top entertainment picks, including the top 10 films in local cinemas, streaming shows on Netflix and Viu, popular songs on Spotify and Spotify Malaysia, and top-selling books and non-fiction titles.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 18 — Fresh off Malaysia Day, there was plenty to celebrate, with the festive mood also reflecte...",
  "key_points": [
    "\"Chelot\" leads box office with RM16 million collections",
    "\"Kudrat 1968: High Council\" debuts on Netflix Malaysia",
    "\"Futurama\" tops Disney+ chart, Tulus' song most-streamed"
  ],
  "editors_take": "Local content is gaining traction in Malaysian entertainment, with Chelot's box office success and Kudrat 1968's swift rise to the top of Netflix Malaysia signalling a strong showing for homegrown productions.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}