Kuala lumpur: Since its release on December 11, the animated film "Papa Zola The Movie," produced by Monsta in collaboration with Astro Shaw, has attracted more than four million viewers across Southeast Asia. It has emerged as one of the most successful animated films ever produced in Malaysia.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the film was released simultaneously in Malaysia, Brunei, Singapore, and Indonesia and continues to perform strongly. It topped the local box office last weekend, marking its seventh week of release. In Indonesia, the film had a strong opening, attracting about 200,000 viewers in its first four days. It was ranked as the week's top new release and the second-highest-grossing title overall.

As of January 27, the film, directed by Nizam Razak, had been added to the watchlists of more than 10,000 users on Indonesia's TIX ID platform and boasts a high user rating of 9.7. "The achievement makes Papa Zola The Movie the most-watched Malaysian animated film to date, and the third most successful local film of all time after Mat Kilau and Blood Brothers," stated Monsta.

To encourage family and children's attendance, Malaysian cinema operators have introduced several ticketing initiatives in selected cinemas. These initiatives coincide with a long weekend observed in several states, including Johor, Kuala Lumpur, Negeri Sembilan, Penang, Perak, Selangor, and Putrajaya, which is expected to boost cinema attendance.

Beyond the box office, the animated film has made a significant impact online. Its theme song, "Batas Senja," has been used in over 2.4 million TikTok videos, a substantial increase from around 800,000 before the film's screenings. Following its success in Southeast Asia, "Papa Zola The Movie" is set for further international releases in Vietnam and other markets this year.