The movie trailer of KL Gangster 2 : Prequel, was made public on August 1, 2013. This movie is set to put the cinemas on fire when it opens. In 7 days it has more than 500,000 views on youtube. If thats not an indication of things to come I don't know what is!
The movie is set to open in a period of time where the public has been concerned with the spate of increased crime in Malaysia where Mafia style hitman have been running around shooting several people all over the country. There is no doubt curiousity on Gangsterism will spark an interest in the movie.
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Official Trailer KL GANGSTER 2 : PREQUEL
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J_SmpTSRMwc
The most awaited film of the year directed by Syamsul Yusof will be released in Malaysia and Singapore on October 3, 2013. This action drama film starring Aaron Aziz, Zizan Razak, Adi Putra, Sofi Jikan, Rosyam Nor, Ridzuan Hashim, Syamsul himself and many others.
Aaron Aziz takes the lead role. |
KL Gangster 2 : Prequel was filmed at a cost RM4.5 million and will open in over 100 cinemas throughout Malaysia and Singapore. This movie is prequel to the story of KL Gangster which potrayed Malek's life before being put in prison and how Malek & his brother, Jai are stuck the world of Gangsterism. The film sees the return of famed actor Rosyam Nor, who has not been seen on a action movie silver screen since the movie Castello!
Rosyam Nor in action Stunt |
The plot tells the story of two siblings Malik and Jai being caught in a gangster world after the death of their father 10 years ago. Since the death of the father, the family lived in poverty and fear of the gangster groups that constantly harassed them to collect their father's debt.
Due to extreme poverty, Jai is willing to do anything change the fate of his life despite opposition from his family. Malik has to handle the burden on the family on his shoulder. Not only does he have to think about Jai but his burden gets heavier when doctor confirm their mother is suffering from cancer. The situation grows more tense when his sister Zati is raped.
Syamsul Yusof as Actor /Director in KL Gangster 2 |
You will see many characters in this movies, that met their death in KL Gangster.Shamsul Yusof explains KL Gangster 2 is supposed to a prequal to KL Gangster. Prequal means "before".It's not a continuation from KL Gangster. KL Gangster 2 is about Malek's life before being sent to prison.
KL Gangster 2 is produced by Scope Productions and Grand Brilliance.
Prior to this KL Gangster managed to collect RM11.74 million in theatres upon its release in June 2011. On the first day of the release, the film managed to collect RM1.5 million and by the 6th week it collected RM6.2 million outperforming Western films including X-Men: First Class and Kung Fu Panda 2 that was released during the same period.
At the 24th Malaysian Film Festival, the KL Gangster won the Best Director category (Syamsul Yusof), Best Supporting Actor (Soffi Jikan), Best Screenplay (Syamsul Yusof), Best Editing (Syamsul Yusof), Best Sound and Jurys's Box-Office Award.
Actors in KL Gangster 2
- Aaron Aziz as Malek
- Syamsul Yusof as Shark
- Ady Putra as Jai
- Zizan Razak as Fadil
- Soffi Jikan as Ajib
- Rosyam Nor as Don
- Ridzuan Hashim as King
- Adam Corrie as a Dragon
- Sheera Iskandar as Zeti
Filming for KL Gangster 2 started on December 1, 2012 at locations around Kuala Lumpur, Klang Valley and Batu Gajah, Perak
Director Syamsul was extremely excited that Rosyam Nor could join the cast for this film as the role he has been casted seems as if it was specially written for him. Rosyam Noor could not act in the first movie because of a clash in filming schedules.
This movie has the potential to be the years No. 1 Blockbuster.
KL Gangster 2 in Pictures