#SHOWBIZ: Nabila Huda hails Indonesian adaptation of 'Munafik' as historic win for local cinema

For the 41-year-old screen star, seeing a local cinematic triumph repurposed for neighboUring markets serves as definitive proof that Malaysian storytelling possesses the artistic gravitas and universal appeal required to command the regional entertainment stage.

Nabila, whose chilling portrayal of Maria in the original Syamsul Yusof-directed masterpiece earned her widespread critical acclaim and the Best Actress trophy at the 28th Malaysia Film Festival (FFM28), believes that cross-border adaptations breathe fresh vitality into well-crafted narratives.

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