Banduan starring Dato Aaron Aziz in the lead is the official Malay remake of Tamil film Kaithi (2019), starring actor Karthi in the lead. Kaithi written and directed by Lokesh Kanagaraj was the filmmaker's sophmore feature film outing, that catapulted him to the ranks of leading movie directors in Tamil Nadu.
Banduan released on November 6, 2025 in Malaysia, six years since its original marked its significant presence in Tamil Cinema. Banduan is currently on day 5 of theatrical run in Malaysia, and going by the reactions on social media, the Malay and Tamil audience in the country, have reacted positively to the movie.
Banduan Movie
— Dr Nimelesh (@HausofHilton) November 9, 2025
9/10 ⭐️
It was definitely a surprise watching this movie as I didn’t expect much. But the plot, lines and cinematography- damn they were so good. pic.twitter.com/EKBBtlvZK4
“BEST” ✅
— TGV Cinemas 🇲🇾 (@TGVCinemas) November 10, 2025
“MANTAP” ✅
“WAJIB TONTON!” ✅
Senang cerita, ramai berpuas hati dengan adaptasi #FilemBanduan dan lakonan mantap daripada semua barisan pelakon. 🔥🔥🔥
Kalau korang belum tengok, beli tiket #Banduan sekarang dan #TontondiTGV HARI INI! 🎟️ https://t.co/nmDFys7pfg pic.twitter.com/Oigsefux46
“A MUST WATCH MOVIE!” ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
— GSC (@GSCinemas) November 9, 2025
🚨 Banduan Kini Dibebaskan Di Pawagam GSC! Cepat dapatkan tiket sekarang! #Banduan #FilemBanduan #AaronAziz #Banduan6November #AstroShaw pic.twitter.com/a4gxE2WSZk
Enjoyed every bit of #Banduan. A gripping film that stands equal with #Kaithi in its intensity & storytelling. A unique collaboration between the Tamil & Malay film industries, blending two cultures seamlessly through cinema.
— S Sharavanan (@SALEMSHARAVANAN) November 4, 2025
Will emerge as a box office hit in #Malaysia! 👍💐 pic.twitter.com/FpzECQkZig
Banduan
— Tanjiro 🇲🇾🇵🇸 (@NipisSkywalker) November 9, 2025
Semalam aku layan Banduan remake kpd filem Kaithi. Apa yg aku boleh cakap ORANG KITA KALAU KENA DGN STORY YG BTL KITA SAMA JE POWER DGN NEGARA LUAR.
Syabas semua team Banduan.
Pelakon semua hebat, sinematografi cun, humor on point pic.twitter.com/jecBELaXNB
Tp ini satu langkah yg berani dan baik utk industri tanah air..harap perbanyakkan lagi remake.
— Tanjiro 🇲🇾🇵🇸 (@NipisSkywalker) November 9, 2025
Banduan
8/10
‼️FULL HOUSE‼️ DAPATKAN TIKET KORANG SEKARANG!
— Astro Shaw #MalamTerlarang #DilarangBerseorangan (@AstroShaw) November 9, 2025
🚨 Banduan Kini Dibebaskan Di Pawagam!#Banduan #Banduan6November #AstroShaw pic.twitter.com/rv84LgC1o2
Selesai layan filem #Banduan ⛓️💥
— Wan Fakhrul Bakar (@wanfakhrul23) November 7, 2025
Kita bagi 11/10 🌟🌟 sebab terlalu padu!! 2 jam 7 minit tak rasa lama pun..
Dato' @AaronDwiAziz memang power habis dalam filem ni! 💪😎 pic.twitter.com/St2ZlkxXFu
BANDUAN serves right! ♥️
— Arvin Kumar (@AK_arvinkumar) November 8, 2025
Best giler tonton remake filem Kaithi dalam Bahasa Melayu. Barisan pelakon semuanya mantap!
Abi Madyan sebagai Rejab 👏👏👏@AaronDwiAziz sebagai Dali ♥️#Banduan pic.twitter.com/bGX71608Uj
#Banduan is on par with #Kaithi 🔥🔥🔥🔥
— விஜய் குமார் (@_v_j_k_r_) November 6, 2025
While Aaron Aziz as 'Dali' reprises Karthi as 'Dilli', the iconic George Maryan character 'Constable Napoleon' is reprised by Dato Afdlin Shauki as 'Sarjan Yahya'. It is worth mentioning here that Kaithi since its release, became the cornerstone for an action universe known as 'Lokesh Cinematic Universe' aka the LCU, and George Maryan as Napolean has returned in one more LCU film titled Leo (2023).
Malay actor Datuk Rosyam Nor, as 'Inspector Johar'i, reprises Narain's 'Inspector Bejoy' character, Fadhli Masoot as 'Koboi' reprises Dheena as 'Kaamaatchi', Abi Madyan as 'Rejab' is inspired by Arjun Das' 'Anbu Das', and the most wanted 'Azharuddin' played by Zul Ariffin is based on 'Adaikalam' played by Harish Uthaman. Banduan is written by Kroll Azry and Nazri Vovinski, and directed by Kroll Azry.
Banduan is a joint venture of Number Twenty One Media, and Kaithi producers Dream Warrior Pictures/ The film has Rabbit Mac, Litia Ramachandran for music, Vikee Thiagarajan for cinematography, and Aral R Thangam, Anand Raghavan for the edits.