KUALA LUMPUR, April 11 (Bernama) — ‘Upin & Ipin : The Lone Gibbon Kris’, Les’ Copaque Production’s second full-length animated film has accumulated a total of RM 25 million in just 3 weeks with a total number of audience reaching 2 million. It is the highest record of all time for the category of animated films screened in Malaysian cinemas, even beating international film ‘Incredibles 2’ which held the record previously. What is even more amazing is that the sheer number of audience has never before been reached, and is now setting a new benchmark for local films. It is also expected to increase over the coming weeks.
The success of this film is the result of incredible writing by linking the titular Upin and Ipin with characters from classic Malay folklores including Mat Jenin, Raja Bersiong, and Nakhoda Ragam among many others. Additionally, the film includes a theme song that garners the attention of netizens who place it on par with other international animated films. ‘Upin & Ipin : The Lone Gibbon Kris’ is the perfect viewing experience for the whole family from children to senior citizens.
