Movie Plot:Gayong is a Malaysian biographical action drama inspired by the life of Datuk Meor Abdul Rahman, the renowned martial artist and founder of Pertubuhan Seni Silat Gayong Malaysia. The story follows Meor’s journey as he develops his skills, protects the dignity of his people and eventually becomes involved in defending his homeland during a period of colonial conflict.
Cast and Crew
Main Cast:
Beto Kusyairy — Meor
Nabila Huda — Che’ Som
Mohd Syafie Naswip — Mat
Yayan Ruhian — Wak Kusang
Eric Chen — Master Chan
Hiromitsu Takeda — Yamada
Shannon Wiratchai — Worowut
Ebby Saiful — Panglima Merah
Nasir Jani — Penghulu Haron
Wan Raja — Talib
Director: Faisal Ishak
Writers: Naza Manas and Eric Ong
Original Story: Eric Ong
Music: Leonard Yeap
Cinematography: Haris Hue Abdullah
Editor: Hafeez Mohd Noor
Action Director: Yayan Ruhian
Production Company: SOL Pictures
Runtime and Rating
Title: Gayong
Runtime: 110 minutes (1 hour 50 minutes)
Release Date: May 8, 2025
Genre: Action, Biography, Drama, War, Martial Arts, Docudrama
Year: 2025
Country: Malaysia
Movie Rating: 13 in Malaysia
IMDb Rating: Approximately 6.6/10 based on the available IMDb rating
Language: Malay, with Thai, English and Japanese also listed among the film’s languages.
Directed By: Faisal Ishak
Distributed By: The film was released theatrically in Malaysia, with its Malaysian theatrical release handled through the country’s cinema distribution system. The available production information identifies SOL Pictures as the production company.
Estimated Production Expenditure: MYR 8.5 million (estimated).This figure is listed by IMDb as the film’s estimated budget.
Money Made / Box Office Earnings: Approximately MYR 4.11 million in Malaysian box-office receipts.
FINAS data recorded Gayong at approximately RM4,111,224.09 in box-office takings in the 2025 data available after its theatrical run. Malaysian media also reported the film’s box-office total at approximately RM4.11 million.
Because box-office receipts are not the same as the filmmakers’ final profit, this figure should not be described as the movie’s profit or net earnings.
Why Should You Watch Gayong (2025)?
Gayong is worth considering if you enjoy historical biographies, martial-arts films and stories connected to Malaysian culture. Its biggest attraction is its focus on Datuk Meor Abdul Rahman and the development of Silat Gayong, giving audiences an opportunity to explore an important part of Malaysia’s martial-arts heritage.
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