Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan (lit. 'Mat Kilau: The Rise of a Warrior') is a 2022 Malaysian Malay-language biographical epic film that is inspired by historical events directed by Syamsul Yusof, starring Adi Putra as Mat Kilau bin Imam Rasu, a Malay warrior who fought the British colonialists during the Pahang Uprising in Pahang, British Malaya before independence. The film features Beto Kusyairy, Fattah Amin, Yayan Ruhian, Geoff Andre Feyaerts and Johan As'ari in supporting roles.The film is set in 1892 when Pahang was under British colonial rule. The film was produced by Rahman Dali, Shahruddin Dali, and Yusof Haslam. Filming began in 2018 and reportedly ended in 2021. The film was co-produced by Studio Kembara Sdn Bhd, and Skop Productions Sdn Bhd.The official poster of Mat Kilau: Kebangkitan Pahlawan was unveiled on 13 May 2022, while its official trailer was released on 16 June 2022. The film preview ceremony was held at Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) on the same date. The film was officially released on 23 June 2022.The film was a commercial success and an audience hit. Produced on a budget of RM8 million, the film grossed RM97 million after 40 days, making it the highest grossing Malaysian film of all time. The film received moderate reviews, but attracted controversy over its depictions of non-Malay characters and promoting ethnonationalism.