The Reason Syamsul Yusof Invites Yayan Ruhian In The Film Mat Kilau

JAKARTA - Director Syamsul Yusof is here with his latest film entitled The Story of Mat Kilau: Awakening Fighters. This film tells the history of Malaysian heroes who have successfully won a box office in their home country.

In this film, Mat Kilau, Syamsul Yusof collaborates with Indonesian actor Yayan Ruhian. He said this with producer Rahman Dali.

Saya tahu kang Yayan (Ruhian) ini hebat. Penonton Malaysia menyukai film fighting dan kang Yayan sudah bermain di Hollywood, kata Rahman Dali di Jakarta Pusat pada Jumat, 26 Agustus.

More than that, I handed over all the responsibilities and power to determine the casting. I saw that he chose the right one," he added.

According to Syamsul, Yayan Ruhian is one of the top actors in film. Therefore he needs Yayan in his epic film.

For the main players, I did choose the legends. Most of the cast is indeed all grade A," explained Syamsul Yusof.

Interestingly, Yayan Ruhian not only acted but also became a choreographer for the film Mat Kilau. He also admitted that he was happy to be working with Syamsul Yusof.

"At first I was a player but for one reason or another I was asked to help continue the choreo that had been made in Malaysia," explained Yayan Ruhian.

I think this is a good collaboration. You can see the results. Mat Kilau is a new record-breaking film. Only good cooperation can produce good films. That's one great thing, said Yayan again.

The story of Mat Kilau: The Awakening Fighters is a film that tells the fight of Mat Kilau (Dato Adi Putra) against the invaders from England, Captain Syers (Geoff Andre Feyaerts).

The film The Story of Mat Kilau: The Awakening of Fighters can be seen in theaters starting August 31, 2022.