KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 7 — Indonesian horror film Munafik: Melawan Iblis has made a strong opening at the Malaysian box office, raking in RM2 million within just six days of its official theatrical release nationwide.

The remake of the 2016 Malaysian horror blockbuster Munafik has received an encouraging response from local audiences, with viewers taking to social media to share positive feedback about the film.

Among the aspects praised by audiences are the remake’s differences from the original, while actress Acha Septriasa’s portrayal of Fitri has also emerged as a talking point among viewers.

Executive producer Datuk Yusof Haslam described the film’s early box-office performance as an encouraging start and expressed his appreciation for the Malaysian audiences’ support.