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  • ‘Kata Hati’: New Rom-Com Explores the High Cost of Being Seen

    ‘Kata Hati’: New Rom-Com Explores the High Cost of Being Seen

    In a cinematic landscape currently dominated by high-intensity action blockbusters and horror flicks, an upcoming silver-screen release is turning its lens on a different kind of terror: the relentless pressure of the public eye. Kata Hati, a refreshing romantic comedy produced by Wayangworks Sdn. Bhd. and Filmscape Sdn. Bhd., is scheduled to hit cinemas nationwide on 4 June 2026. Rather than offering a superficial love story, the film aims to dive into the heavy emotional toll of modern celebrity culture, exploring the tension between public image and private identity, and ultimately questioning the true cost of being seen.

    Directed by Nadiah Hamzah, the project marks a deliberate and personal tonal shift from her previous hard-hitting thriller, Motif. Hamzah notes that she wanted to tell a story that feels lighter on the surface but still carries significant emotional weight—a film that allows audiences to laugh while recognizing themselves in the quiet, vulnerable moments. She explains that she was deeply drawn to the idea of love existing in a world that is constantly watching, a hyper-visible reality where showing your true self becomes both a massive risk and an absolute necessity.

    The film’s narrative centers on Ayra Natasha (played by Nia Atasha), a rising actress on the brink of major stardom. Her life is propelled further into the spotlight by her role in a large-scale action film alongside her boyfriend, Zayn Mikhail (Fazziq Muqris). To the public, her life is a flawlessly constructed dream, but that image completely fractures when a deeply frustrating and humiliating incident at a prestigious awards nomination night goes viral. Stripped of her carefully managed persona, Ayra’s world collides with that of Imran Firdaus (Yusof Hashim), an e-hailing driver who exists entirely outside the suffocating noise of celebrity culture. When Ayra’s sister and manager, Maya (Scha Alyahya), proposes a strategic arrangement that brings Imran into Ayra’s daily life, a simple business decision slowly transforms into a raw, intimate connection that neither of them can fully control.

    The decision to back a romantic comedy in the current local cinema climate was a calculated move by the production teams. Executive Producer Juliana Foo points out that audiences have been immersed in high-intensity genres for quite a while, leaving a distinct space and a profound need for a story that brings people back to something softer and more human. She describes Kata Hati as a modern fairy tale, but one that remains entirely grounded in emotional reality. Producer Muhammad Bahir echoes this sentiment, revealing that the story was born directly from firsthand encounters within the entertainment industry. He emphasizes that the filmmakers have always been fascinated by the stark contrast between who people appear to be on screen versus who they are in real life, prompting them to explore the world behind the glamour through a grounded, emotionally honest story.

    This commentary on the price of public exposure is mirrored in the film’s star-studded ensemble cast, blending fresh talents with veteran Malaysian icons. Alongside the leading trio of Nia Atasha, Yusof Hashim, and Fazziq Muqris, the film features strong supporting performances from Scha Alyahya, Taqim Zaki, and Norreen Iman. Adding even more cinematic weight to the production are special cameo appearances by industry giants including Beto Kusyairy, Nabila Huda, Liyana Jasmay, Nina Kho, and Shweta Sekhon.

    Filmed across the contrasting metropolitan streets of Kuala Lumpur and the coastal landscapes of Kuantan back in August 2025, Kata Hati promises to blend humor, vulnerability, and emotional truth. For audiences ready to see what happens when the cameras stop rolling and real life begins, the film debuts on 4 June 2026, with more updates available on their official website, filemkatahati.my.

  • Kata Hati: Cinta, Gelak Tawa dan Realiti Dunia Selebriti

    Industri perfileman tempatan bakal diserikan dengan kemunculan filem terbaharu berjudul Kata Hati, sebuah karya yang menggabungkan elemen percintaan, humor dan realiti kehidupan moden dalam satu naskhah yang segar. Filem terbitan Wayangworks Sdn. Bhd. dan Filmscape Sdn. Bhd. ini merupakan sebuah karya santai dan menghiburkan, namun berkembang menjadi cerita yang lebih mendalam tentang kehidupan serta pilihan hati.

    Menurut penerbitnya, Muhammad Bahir, filem ini bukan sekadar kisah cinta semata-mata, sebaliknya turut memaparkan realiti dunia sebenar kehidupan seorang selebriti popular. Idea penghasilan Kata Hati tercetus hasil pengalaman mereka dalam industri perfileman yang sering bertemu dengan ramai selebriti, sekali gus menyedarkan perbezaan ketara antara persona yang ditonjolkan di hadapan kamera dan kehidupan sebenar di sebalik tabir. Justeru, mereka memilih untuk mengangkat kisah di sebalik dunia glamor seorang selebriti dengan menyelitkan jalan cerita yang menghiburkan penonton.

    Diarahkan oleh Nadiah Hamzah, Kata Hati yang bergenre romantik komedi ini mengisahkan percintaan antara seorang pelakon wanita popular dengan seorang pemandu e-hailing. Filem ini turut menampilkan barisan pelakon muda yang sedang meningkat naik sebagai teraju utama iaitu Nia Atasha, Yusof Hashim dan Fazziq Muqris, bergandingan dengan pelakon popular seperti Scha Alyahya, Taqim Zaki dan Norreen Iman. Menambah tarikan, filem ini turut diserikan dengan penampilan khas (cameo) beberapa nama besar tanah air termasuk Beto Kusyairy, Nabila Huda, Liyana Jasmay, Nina Kho dan Shweta Sekhon.

    Penerbit eksekutif, Juliana Foo, menyatakan bahawa filem ini hadir pada masa yang sesuai memandangkan penonton kini sudah terlalu lama disajikan dengan naskhah bergenre aksi dan seram. Menurutnya, genre romantik komedi seperti ini sudah lama tidak diketengahkan walaupun masih ramai penonton yang merindui cerita cinta ringan yang menghiburkan. Kata Hati disifatkan sebagai sebuah “modern fairy tale” dengan elemen “high-stakes romance” yang menawarkan pengalaman tontonan yang indah dan berkesan di pawagam.

    Sementara itu, pengarah Nadiah Hamzah menjelaskan bahawa kekuatan utama filem ini terletak pada kepelbagaian emosi dan rasa yang disatukan dalam sebuah penceritaan yang unik. Selepas mengarahkan filem yang lebih berat seperti Motif, beliau berhasrat untuk menghasilkan sebuah filem cinta yang lebih ringan, menghiburkan serta mampu membuat penonton ketawa dan menangis dalam masa yang sama. Pemilihan pelakon juga dibuat menerusi sesi uji bakat, dan meskipun mereka merupakan pendatang baharu dalam dunia perfileman, komitmen serta kesungguhan yang ditunjukkan sangat membanggakan.

    Beliau turut berharap penonton dapat merasai sendiri keindahan dan kejujuran kisah cinta yang dipaparkan, selain menikmati pengalaman emosi yang menyentuh hati melalui elemen gelak tawa dan tangisan yang digarap dalam filem ini. Penggambaran Kata Hati telah dijalankan pada awal Ogos 2025 di sekitar Kuala Lumpur dan Kuantan, dan filem ini dijadualkan untuk tayangan di pawagam seluruh negara pada 4 Jun 2026. Maklumat lanjut boleh didapati melalui laman sesawang filemkatahati.my.