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Polis Evo

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For the sequel, seePolis EVO 2.

Polis Evo
Official poster shows main characters Inspector Khai and Inspector Sani with the film's title on left, while credits, and release date are on below.
Theatrical release poster
Directed byGhaz Abu Bakar
Written by
Produced byJoel Soh
Starring
CinematographyHarris Hue Abdullah
Edited byNazim Shah
Music byLuka Kuncevic
Production
companies
Astro Shaw
Tayangan Unggul
Distributed byAstro Shaw
Release date
  • September 17, 2015(2015-09-17)(Malaysia & Brunei)
Running time
124 minutes
CountryMalaysia
LanguageMalay
BudgetMYR2.4 million[1]
Box officeMYR17.8 million[2]

Polis Evo(English:Police Evo) is a 2015Malaysianbuddy copaction comedy filmdirected by Ghaz Abu Bakar and written byJoel Soh,Kyle Goonting,Anwari Ashrafand Adib Zaini. The film casts includesShaheizy Sam,Zizan Razak,Nora Danish,Mimi Ernida, Hushairy Hussein and Pablo Amirul. The film tells the story of two police officers, Inspector Khai (Shaheizy Sam) and Inspector Sani (Zizan Razak) who have very different personalities but are forced to work together to bring down a drug trafficking operation.[3]The film was released theatrically on September 17, 2015, nationwide.

Polis Evohas won three awards from ten nominated categories during the 28thMalaysian Film Festival.As of 2019, it is currently ranked the ninth highest-grossing Malaysian film of all time.

A sequel,Polis Evo 2completed filming in January 2018.Zizan RazakandShaheizy Samwill reprise their lead roles and will be joined byErra Fazira,Hairul Azreenand alsoIndonesianstar,Raline Shah.[4]A second sequel,Polis EVO 3was released in 2023.[5]

Plot

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An old drug trafficker identified as one Adli Hashim (Wan Hanafi Su) is found dead in a back alley inKuala Terengganuwith hidden drug contraband. Inspector Khai (Shaheizy Sam), the best narcotic inspector inKuala Lumpurhas been assigned to investigate the circumstances surrounding it. The case eventually leads towards a cocaine drug trafficking operation somewhere in the state ofTerengganu.Although this case is similar to cases handled by Inspector Khai before, he now has to work with Inspector Sani (Zizan Razak); who is more familiar with the intricacies of the state, being his home town. They both have different personalities; Inspector Khai is firm and swift in action, in contrast to Inspector Sani, who is more stoic and prefers to stick to procedures and protocols. Their differences further complicate their mission. Everything changes when the chief criminal, Izrail, begins to involve Inspector Sani's family in the case. Inspector Sani and Khai learn to work together to complete their mission.

Cast

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  • Shaheizy Samas Khairul / Inspector Khai
  • Zizan Razakas Hassani / Inspector Sani
  • Nora Danishas Anis
  • Mimi Ernida as Maya Adli
  • Harun Salim Bachikas ASP Mokhtar
  • Wan Hanafi Su as Adli Hashim
  • Hushairy Hussein as Izrail
  • Pablo Amirul as Jimbo
  • Azliyuszaini Mohd Noor as Jemang
  • Amerul Affendias Mat Yam
  • Eyka Farhana as Yati
  • Ungku Hariz as Sargeant Sofian

Supporting Cast

  • Ariel Ganu as Rafael
  • Kamaliah Mat Dom as Sani's mother
  • Fadilah Mansor as Khai's mother
  • Adnan Dzulkafli as Inspector Ayob
  • Sol Azmie as Inspector Harun
  • Tisha Shamsir as Sargeant Rosalinda
  • Amily Iswadi Amidin as Language Interpreter
  • Nazim Shah as Sudin Skodeng

Special Appearance

  • T.S. Jeffry as Siamese Boss
  • Yank Kassim as Izrail's thug
  • A. Galak as Inspector Khai's Supervisor

Reception

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Critical reception

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Kenneth Chaw ofThe Starrated the movie a 7 out of 10, saying that it "offers big laughs and even bigger action" despite its premise "isn't exactly new". Chaw also lauded the acting of both leads Shaheizy and Zizan, the latter particularly for his "refreshing" performance in a serious role despite being more associated with comedic fares.[6]Haizir Othman ofMalaysiakiniapplauded the storytelling for its honesty and respect for the audience's intelligence.[7]

Box-office

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The film's launch ceremony were held inHard Rock Cafe,Kuala Lumpuron 3 August 2015. The movie trailer were also released onYouTubeon the same date. Subsequently,Polis EVOhad its premiere atGSCPavilion Kuala Lumpuron 3 September 2015. The movie had its theatrical release on 17 September 2015 in 98 cinemas nationwide and alsoBrunei.[8]After four day of screening,Polis EVOgrossed RM2.5 million with total number of screening increased to 101 cinemas.[9][10]The movies total gross improved to RM8 million after eleven days of release.[11]After three weeks, the total collection continued to soar to RM13 million with cinemas capped at 102 locations. The earnings added another RM2 million after a month, totalling RM15 million.[12]After six weeks, total gross was at RM16 million.[13]

After 60 days in cinema, the total gross reached RM17.8 million, breaking record previously held by 2014's filmThe Journey(RM16.87 million).[14]

Theme song

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"EVO"
SinglebyJoe FlizzowandSonaOne
Released2015(2015)
Recorded2015
GenreHip hop
Length4:17
Label
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)
  • Measat Broadcasting
  • Astro Shaw
  • Tayangan Unggul

The soundtrack for this film is EVO byJoe FlizzowandSonaOne.This song was released on 3 August 2015 atHard Rock Cafe,Kuala Lumpur.[15]

Sequel

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Production for sequelPolis EVOtook longer time due to location related issues. Initial plan was to commence shooting priorRamadhan(around the month of May) 2017.Polis EVO 2will witness Joel Soh replacing Ghaz Abu Bakar in the director seat and will include Erra Fazira as co-star.[16]

Indonesianactress, Raline Shah will be the female lead replacingNora Danishin the film. Several clips in social media were uploaded showing her undergoing training exercise withShaheizy Samin preparation for the film.[17]

Principal photography forPolis EVO 2started at end October 2017 at locations inKuala LumpurandKuantanand wrapped in January 2018 withZizan RazakdanShaheizy Samreviving their characters as Police Inspectors, including other stars such asErra Fazira,Hairul AzreendanRaline ShahfromIndonesia.[18]

References

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  1. ^Mohd. Haikal Isa (23 September 2015)."Aksi lasak Polis Evo".Kosmo! Online(in Malay). Kosmo! Online.Retrieved24 July2016.
  2. ^"MALAYSIAN BOX OFFICE 2015".Finas.
  3. ^"Misi Shaheizy Sam & Zizan Gegarkan Polis Evo Sudah Bermula".Astrogempak.com.my.Retrieved24 September2015.
  4. ^"Zizan Razak janji" Polis Evo 2 "lebih hebat".29 November 2017.
  5. ^Affan Rostam (26 January 2023)."Polis Evo 3 masuk pawagam Mei depan".Berita Harian.Retrieved16 April2023.
  6. ^Chaw, Kenneth (14 September 2015)."Review: Polis Evo".Star2.Star Media Group Berhad.Retrieved24 July2016.
  7. ^Haizir Othman (18 October 2015)."Ulasan filem: Polis Evo hormati penonton".Malaysiakini(in Malay). Mkini Dotcom Sdn. Bhd.Retrieved24 July2016.
  8. ^Chua, Dennis (22 September 2015)."Polis Evo hits it big at the box-office (with video)".New Straits Times.Retrieved24 September2015.
  9. ^"Three local films dominate Top 10 Malaysian box office chart this week".Astro Awani.29 September 2015.
  10. ^Karim, Haryati (22 September 2015)."Filem Polis Evo kutip 2.5 juta dalam tempoh empat hari".KOSMO!.Retrieved24 September2015.
  11. ^"Polis Evo kutip RM8 juta dalam tempoh 11 hari".Astro Awani.28 September 2015.
  12. ^"28 Hari Tayangan, Kutipan Terkini Polis Evo RM15 Juta".Astrogempak.com.my.Retrieved15 October2015.
  13. ^AR, Zurairi (24 October 2015)."Apa istimewanya 'Polis Evo'? Pengkritik dedah ramuan kaut RM16j".The Malay Mail.
  14. ^"MALAYSIAN BOX OFFICE 2015".Finas.
  15. ^Chua, Dennis (4 August 2015)."Joe Flizzow to duet with Taiwanese Dominique Tsai".New Straits Times.Retrieved24 September2015.
  16. ^"Zizan Razak shapes up up for Polis Evo 2".29 June 2017. Archived fromthe originalon 22 February 2018.Retrieved22 February2018.
  17. ^"Raline Shah heroin filem Polis Evo 2?".20 July 2017.
  18. ^"Zizan Razak janji" Polis Evo 2 "lebih hebat".29 November 2017.
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