#SHOWBIZ: 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga' to debut on Netflix this August
In a joint statement, the directors expressed their hope that the worldwide release would introduce more international viewers to Malaysian action cinema.
"I am beyond happy to launch this film on Netflix," said Syafiq.
"I truly hope Blood Brothers: Bara Naga will be loved by audiences all around the world and will give an opportunity to our Malaysian audience who missed it in cinemas."
Abhilash added, "With a crew of 200 Malaysians, this film was made with passion and love over the course of two years, becoming the country's most successful action film of 2025. As the director and writer of the film, Syafiq and I are excited and honoured to finally share Blood Brothers: Bara Naga with the global audiences of Netflix."
Blood Brothers boasts a star-studded cast including Sharnaaz Ahmad, Syafiq Kyle, Shukri Yahaya, Amelia Henderson, Syazwan Zulkifly, Andy Teh, Irfan Zaini, Wan Hanafi Su, and Zamarul Hisham.
The film revolves around Ariff (Syafiq Kyle), an elite bodyguard who finds himself in a deadly showdown when he is framed for a crime and his best friend, Ghaz (Sharnaaz Ahmad), becomes his fiercest adversary.
Sharnaaz commented, "It's an honour for me to be part of this film. I hope it brings thrill and entertainment to a wider global audience when it becomes available on Netflix."
The film has already been released in cinemas in Singapore, Cambodia, and Indonesia.
Earlier, Skop Productions and distributor Primeworks Studios announced that the movie had raked in a massive RM62 million at the box office in just 20 days.
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