The success of a recent local film, Mat Kilau has been continuously discussed online ever since the emergence of its trailer. Its recent release on the streaming platform, Netflix have seen many Malaysians discussing the flaws of the film, and what could’ve been improved.
However, local activist, Fahmi Redza recently got people talking about the local historical epic but for the wrong reasons. Fahmi recently uploaded a parody image of the film Mat Kilau, or in his version, Mat Sakau. To Malaccan folks, Sakau means to gain something through illegal means such as stealing and seizing. You might wonder, why Mat Sakau?
The answer is pretty straightforward and the parody poster says it all.
In the fake poster, Dato’ Adi Putra, the actor who plays the titular character is seen standing beside former Prime Minister, Najib Razak who is currently serving his 12 years of prison sentence. Mat Sakau does not only come with a parody poster but also a fake plot.
“After misappropriating millions of dollars, Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Najib Razak has finally been sent to Kajang Prison for a 12 year sentence.”
The fake plot is obviously inspired by the recent real-life event and it could’ve tricked some people into believing that Mat Sakau is indeed a legitimate production. With Najib initially slated to appear on a TV show as his late father a few months back, Mat Sakau certainly does not seem entirely impossible.
“Be matured when it comes to politics”
Jokes aside, the parody has reached the attention of Mat Kilau actor himself. On his Instagram post yesterday (September 19), Dato Adi Putra sent a simple but straightforward message to the mastermind behind the Mat Sakau parody.
“At least be matured in politics.”
In his post, and after stating the above, Adi Putra thanked Fahmi for promoting his image, as well as the original Mat Kilau film.
“Thank you for your advice, Adi Putra”
It did not take long for Fahmi to respond to the actor with a sarcastic post which comes with multiple images of the actor with different leaders of Barisan Nasional (BN). In the post, he thanked the actor for his “advice”.
Regardless, do you think the activist has taken things a little too far this time around? Or do you think film and politics are a good match when it comes to satirical jokes?
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