''J Revolusi'' is a 2017
Malaysia
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n action movie directed by Zulkarnain Azhar. This film revolves around Jay Zulkarnain, an assault leader for Malaysia's
Unit Tindakhas (Special Forces Unit).
This film was inspired by a famous "James Bond Malaya" trilogy Gerak Kilat, Bayangan Ajal and Jurang Bahaya with the name of "Jefri Zain" acted by the legendary Tan Sri Datuk Dr
Jins Shamsudin
This film was a co-production between Grand Brilliance and
Infinitus Productions, the latter owned by Hong Kong actor
Andy Lau
Andy Lau Tak-wah (; born 27 September 1961) is a Hong Kong actor, singer-songwriter and film producer. He has been one of Hong Kong's most commercially successful film actors since the mid-1980s, performing in more than 160 films while maint ...
. It was released in Malaysia on 2 March 2017, and in China on
iQiyi and
Youku
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. A sequel, ''J2: J Retribusi'' was released in June 2021, while a third film is planned.
Plot
Jay Zulkarnain (Zul Ariffin) is an assault leader for the UTK (Unit Tindakan Khas), and he and his squad of operatives are every terrorist's worst nightmare. However, a mysterious terrorist has framed Jay for the murder of one of his squad members, and has also captured his sister Dian (Nur Fazura), who is an undercover agent. To save her sister, Jay must race against time to unravel the secret and reason as to why this terrorist is trying to destroy him.
After the incident of the shootout at the factory, Jay was rushed to the hospital. Jay yells at Jiman as he needs him to find his sister. 6 months later, Chief explains to Jay that Dian is actually still alive.
Jay goes back to work to find his own sister, but he gets captured by the terrorist(Farid Kamil)
Jay goes disguised as a bookkeeper (
Hans Isaac
Gerald Hans Isaac (born 20 August 1971) is a Malaysian actor, producer, and director.
On 10 April 2019, he was appointed as the Chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS). He resigned as the chairman of the body a ...
) to find the virus at Andra's post office. But an alarm sounds around the place, Jay finally escapes with a motorcycle.
Jay, knowing that Eddie was infected by a virus, he has to save Eddie from the Andra's gang. After Jay defeated Peter, Eddie cannot near by him because there is a virus on her body but she dies.
In the afternoon, Jay goes to Chief's house, but there is a gun on the table. Jay had to rescue him, but he wanted him to arrest Andra. After Andra and Jay fighting on the crane, Jay almost kills Andra on the platform at the crane, causing him to death on the car. Chief explains to Dian why is still angry and takes vengeance on her father. Dian tells to Jay takes care of their father while she started to unload the pistol but she is shot dead by squad member thinking she was going to shoot.
In the end, Jay and Skodeng have going to mission taking a helicopter.
Cast
* Zul Ariffin as Jay Zulkarnain
*
Izara Aishah
Nik Izara Aishah binti Nik Izazurin (born 28 September 1992) is a Malaysian actress and model. She debuted in 2011 and since then has starred in dramas, telemovies, television and movies.
Early life
Izara was born on 28 September 1992, in Ka ...
as Eddie / Ida
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Nur Fazura as Dian, Jay's elder sister
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Farid Kamil
Farid Kamil bin Zahari (born 5 May 1981) is a Malaysian actor, director and screenplay writer. He is a well-known male model turned actor who has made a big reputation of himself as one of Malaysia's most famous actors since Rosyam Nor in the ...
as Andra
* Iedil Putra as Jiman
* Azad Jasmin as Skodeng, Jay's partner
* Omar Abdullah as Chief / Commander
*
Hans Isaac
Gerald Hans Isaac (born 20 August 1971) is a Malaysian actor, producer, and director.
On 10 April 2019, he was appointed as the Chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS). He resigned as the chairman of the body a ...
as Syamim
* Peter Davis as Peter
*
Azri Iskandar as DSP Malek
* Fatimah Abu Bakar as Skodeng's mother
*
Juzzthin
Muhammad Nazreen bin Norzali ( Jawi: محمد نازرين نورزالي) also known as Juzzthin is a Malaysian actor and rapper. He is known for his television debut for his role as Syed in Disney
The Walt Disney Company, commonly known ...
as Nazreen
* Ijoy Azhari as Chief (young)
* Yusof Mutahar as Tanhar
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Chelsia Ng
Chelsia Ng () is an actress from Malaysia.
Biography
Kuala Lumpur-born Ng made her first step in the entertainment scene in the Malaysian English-language comedy ''Kopitiam'' as Rain, an assistant in Steven's (Lim) salon.
Besides ''Kopitiam' ...
as Auction bidder
Release
Box office
The film collected RM1.4 million in its first three days of its release, later accumulating to about RM4.3 million after 10 days of screening. By four weeks, the film had managed up to a total of RM7 million in gross sales.
Sequel
''J Retribusi'', the sequel to ''J Revolusi'', began its shoot in November 2018, with a third film titled ''J Resolusi'' planned to be written after finishing the second film's filming.
The sequel was retitled as ''J2: J Retribusi'' was released in June 2021 on
Disney+ Hotstar
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as Hotstar Originals.
References
External links
Official website*
{{Royal Malaysia Police Force
2017 films
2017 action thriller films
Films produced by Gayatri Su-Lin Pillai
Films set in Malaysia
Films shot in Malaysia
Grand Brilliance films
Malaysian action thriller films