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New Straits Times
13-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Sharnaaz: 'Blood Brothers' victory a team effort
SYAFIQ Yusof and Abhilash Chandra's action-packed film, 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga', continues its phenomenal run in cinemas nationwide, having amassed an impressive RM70 million in just 25 days. Lead actor Sharnaaz Ahmad expressed his gratitude: "Thank God, we initially had no idea the film would reach such a significant box office collection. We are incredibly thankful to all the fans who bought tickets and went out of their way to support us during the film's road tour. "It was the fans' enthusiasm that fuelled our nationwide tour and made it a success." On the secret to the film's extraordinary success, Sharnaaz emphasised the importance of collective hard work. "It wasn't just the directors and actors, every department played a crucial role. From editing and sound to engineering and makeup, everything had to be perfect." He adds: "When all aspects of production are executed flawlessly, there will inevitably be an audience that appreciates that perfection. Our aim was to create a film that we ourselves were satisfied with, not just one to be shown in cinemas." Regarding the ambitious RM100 million target, Sharnaaz voiced his confidence, attributing it to the support of Malaysians and the film's international expansion. "God willing, with everyone's prayers, I am confident we can reach the 100 million mark. 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga' will also be screened in overseas markets, including Thailand and Indonesia, with plans to expand to Hong Kong and India." He noted a slight adjustment in the film's local run. "However, the number of screenings will be reduced in its sixth week to make way for other films like 'Gayong'." On the impact of the film's success on his career, Sharnaaz acknowledged its positive influence on the entire cast. "I see this as a stepping stone to further develop my acting and strive for international-level performances. I may not be perfect, but I am committed to continuous learning and improvement."
New Straits Times
07-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Syazwan Zulkifly: I have a history of making Sharnaaz angry
KUALA LUMPUR: A key scene in the hugely popular action movie Blood Brothers: Bara Naga shows hot-headed hero Ghazwan smashing goofy private investigator Jaki's head on the table of a nightclub. Fortunately, actor Sharnaaz Ahmad who plays Ghazwan did not really bash Syazwan Zulkifly who plays Jaki and inflict nasty injuries to his head. Nevertheless, Syazwan said in a recent interview that he did have a history of getting "hurt" by Sharnaaz and that was a decade ago, during the filming of the Juvana movie series. Fortunately, it was not a physical injury, but a scolding from the dashing Penang-born actor who has admitted to being strict and hot-headed. Syazwan said in a session of podcast Borak Kaypoh that while he was filming a fight scene with Sharnaaz on the set of Juvana in 2013, he had to push Sharnaaz into a large water container and when Sharnaaz fell, he hurt his foot by accidentally kicking the container wall. "Sharnaaz shouted at me saying 'I said don't push me' and he looked really angry," said Syazwan. "Later on the set I apologised to him, but he gave me a stern warning not to repeat my mistake." Since then, Syazwan became a little scared of working with Sharnaaz and when he learnt that he would appear with Sharnaaz in Blood Brothers, he felt uneasy. "Sharnaaz turned out to be a lot nicer than I expected and thank God for that. And he did not hit my head hard on the table, I did it myself, and suffered my own minor injuries which healed fast," said Syazwan. "Nevertheless the scared look on Jaki's face when he first sees Ghazwan was very real!" Syazwan admitted that Sharnaaz did not talk about their "fight" in Juvana and had chosen to forgive and forget. "We are Blood Brothers now I guess!" said Syazwan. Blood Brothers has now collected RM70 million at the box office after 20 days of screening.
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Waiting for movies to be released on streaming services an 'insult' to filmmakers: Sharnaaz Ahmad
WITH the rise in popularity of streaming services during the pandemic — due to restrictions imposed on cinemas — cinema attendance has seen a decline. These platforms offer an endless selection of films and television shows, all from the comfort of one's home and at an affordable monthly fee. Recently, local actor Sharnaaz Ahmad shared his thoughts on people choosing to wait for new film releases to become available on streaming platforms. He made these remarks in relation to his latest film, 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga', during an episode of the Studio Sembang podcast. 'There are those who say, 'I'll wait for the movie to come out on (a streaming service). Please don't say that. 'It's like an insult to the actors, directors, and crew members. Don't do that. 'Maybe it's a joke to you. It's like me coming to your home and asking when you're getting married. It's the same thing,' he said. He went on to stress that he did not want the hard work and effort poured into making the film to be in vain. 'If you wait for the movie to come out on Netflix, it's as if you don't appreciate it. 'It's the way you show your respect to our films and our effort to elevate Malaysian cinema to be on the same level as international films and we are doing it for you,' he added. Sharnaaz also criticised those who are willing to spend over RM40 on streaming services but hesitate to spend RM20 at the cinema. At the time of writing, 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga' has grossed RM45 million at the local box office following its nationwide release on 10 April, including early sneak preview screenings. Previously, the film reportedly earned RM9.2 million at the local box office just two days after its release.
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Waiting to stream movies an 'insult', says local actor
WITH the rise in popularity of streaming services during the pandemic — due to restrictions imposed on cinemas — cinema attendance has seen a decline. These platforms offer an endless selection of films and television shows, all from the comfort of one's home and at an affordable monthly fee. Recently, local actor Sharnaaz Ahmad shared his thoughts on people choosing to wait for new film releases to become available on streaming platforms. He made these remarks in relation to his latest film, 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga', during an episode of the Studio Sembang podcast. 'There are those who say, 'I'll wait for the movie to come out on (a streaming service). Please don't say that. 'It's like an insult to the actors, directors, and crew members. Don't do that. 'Maybe it's a joke to you. It's like me coming to your home and asking when you're getting married. It's the same thing,' he said. He went on to stress that he did not want the hard work and effort poured into making the film to be in vain. 'If you wait for the movie to come out on Netflix, it's as if you don't appreciate it. 'It's the way you show your respect to our films and our effort to elevate Malaysian cinema to be on the same level as international films and we are doing it for you,' he added. Sharnaaz also criticised those who are willing to spend over RM40 on streaming services but hesitate to spend RM20 at the cinema. At the time of writing, 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga' has grossed RM45 million at the local box office following its nationwide release on 10 April, including early sneak preview screenings. Previously, the film reportedly earned RM9.2 million at the local box office just two days after its release.
The Sun
23-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Local actor says waiting for movies to be released on streaming services an 'insult' to filmmakers
WITH the rise in popularity of streaming services during the pandemic — due to restrictions imposed on cinemas — cinema attendance has seen a decline. These platforms offer an endless selection of films and television shows, all from the comfort of one's home and at an affordable monthly fee. Recently, local actor Sharnaaz Ahmad shared his thoughts on people choosing to wait for new film releases to become available on streaming platforms. He made these remarks in relation to his latest film, 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga', during an episode of the Studio Sembang podcast. 'There are those who say, 'I'll wait for the movie to come out on (a streaming service). Please don't say that. 'It's like an insult to the actors, directors, and crew members. Don't do that. 'Maybe it's a joke to you. It's like me coming to your home and asking when you're getting married. It's the same thing,' he said. He went on to stress that he did not want the hard work and effort poured into making the film to be in vain. 'If you wait for the movie to come out on Netflix, it's as if you don't appreciate it. 'It's the way you show your respect to our films and our effort to elevate Malaysian cinema to be on the same level as international films and we are doing it for you,' he added. Sharnaaz also criticised those who are willing to spend over RM40 on streaming services but hesitate to spend RM20 at the cinema. At the time of writing, 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga' has grossed RM45 million at the local box office following its nationwide release on 10 April, including early sneak preview screenings. Previously, the film reportedly earned RM9.2 million at the local box office just two days after its release.
