Macai
“Simple Job. Dirty Exit.”
Synopsis
A drug dealer finds himself in hot water when the merchandise he’s carrying for a local kingpin is lost. Fearing his vicious boss’ retribution, he sets off to make amends, in a visceral, kinetic film that knowingly plays with genre conventions.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Macai – trailer | IFFR 2025
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-12-17
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Release History & Theatrical Window
International Film Festival Rotterdam
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shanjhey Kumar Perumal
- Screenplay & Story
- Shanjhey Kumar Perumal
- Original Score
- Neroshen Thanaseharan
- Original Title
- Macai
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Tamil, Malay
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Production Studios
- Skyzen Studios, Poketplay Sdn. Bhd
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shanjhey Kumar Perumal
Shanjhey Kumar Perumal
Neroshen Thanaseharan
Gwai Lou
Akashdeep Singh Hardial Singh
Shanjhey Kumar Perumal, Sivanantham Perianan
Department Leadership Roster
Shanjhey Kumar Perumal
Director
Shanjhey Kumar Perumal
Writer
Shanjhey Kumar Perumal
Producer
Akashdeep Singh Hardial Singh
Editor
Bhogalakshmi Munusamy
Production Design
Sivanantham Perianan
Producer
Gwai Lou
Director of Photography
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Macai.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Macai
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Macai about?
A drug dealer finds himself in hot water when the merchandise he’s carrying for a local kingpin is lost. Fearing his vicious boss’ retribution, he sets off to make amends, in a visceral, kinetic film that knowingly plays with genre conventions.
Who directed Macai?
Macai was directed by Shanjhey Kumar Perumal.
Who stars in Macai?
The principal cast of Macai includes Karnan Kanapathy, Kuben Mahadevan, Irfan Zaini, Fabian Loo, Subashini.
When was Macai released and how long is it?
Macai was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 45m.
Who composed the musical score for Macai?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Macai was composed by Neroshen Thanaseharan.