Blood Brothers: Dragon Embers (Malay: Blood Brothers: Bara Naga) is a 2025 Malaysian Malay-language action thriller film directed by Syafiq Yusof and Abhilash Chandra, starring Sharnaaz Ahmad, Shukri Yahaya, Syafiq Kyle, Syazwan Zulkifly, Amelia Henderson, Wan Hanafi Su, and Zamarul Hisham. The film was released in cinemas on 10 April 2025 to commemorate the 40th anniversary of .
The film received positive reviews from critics who praised action, acting, direction and cinematography but criticize the plot, twist and lack of character development. It grossed over 80 million at the box office against its 7 million budget, making it the second highest grossing local film in Malaysia after Mat Kilau. A sequel is reportedly in development.
Ariff, a loyal bodyguard, is accused of betraying Dato Zul, a prominent figure who once supported him. To prove his innocence, Ariff seeks help from his estranged brother, Jaki.
As Ariff attempts to clear his name, he is pursued by Ghaz, the leader of an elite bodyguard unit and Ariff's former close friend. Once considered "blood brothers," their conflict evolves into a struggle involving trust, loyalty, and personal redemption. Set against a backdrop of deception and hidden agendas, Ariff must navigate both physical threats and emotional turmoil to uncover the truth.
Blood Brothers: Bara Naga opened to strong commercial success. The film grossed RM9.2 million within its first two days of release, including previews. By the third day, earnings had reached RM14.9 million, surpassing its RM7 million production budget. After four days, the film accumulated RM21 million, making it one of the highest-grossing Malaysian films of 2025.
Blood Brothers: Bara Naga was released on Netflix on August 10, 2025
A novelization by Dr. Anwar Fazal and Amshida Ahmad Rani was published by WhiteCoat Group on May 23, 2025.
Following its phenomenal success, Abhilash stated that a sequel was in development, during fan meet at GSC Nu Sentral, with the title Blood Brothers 2: Perang Naga.