Production Budget Analysis

What was the production budget for Paskal?

Directed by Adrian Teh, with Hairul Azreen, Ammar Alfian Aziz, Henley Hii leading the cast, Paskal was produced by Astro Shaw with a confirmed budget of $2,200,000, placing it in the micro-budget category for action films.

At $2,200,000, Paskal was produced on a lean budget. Lower-budget films benefit from reduced break-even thresholds, with profitability achievable at approximately $5,500,000.

Budget Comparison — Similar Productions

• Silenced (2011): Budget $2,200,000 | Gross $31,500,000 → ROI: 1332% • A Clockwork Orange (1971): Budget $2,200,000 | Gross $27,033,812 → ROI: 1129% • Minnal Murali (2021): Budget $2,111,711 | Gross N/A • The Best Years of Our Lives (1946): Budget $2,100,000 | Gross $23,650,000 → ROI: 1026% • The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover (1989): Budget $2,300,000 | Gross $7,724,701 → ROI: 236%

Key Budget Allocation Categories

▸ Stunts, Action Sequences & Visual Effects Action films allocate a substantial portion of their budget to choreographing and executing practical stunts, pyrotechnics, and CGI-heavy sequences. For large-scale productions, VFX alone can account for 20–30% of the total budget, with additional costs for stunt coordinators, rigging, and safety crews.

▸ Above-the-Line Talent (Cast & Director) A-list talent commands significant upfront fees plus backend participation. Lead actors in major action franchises typically earn $10–25 million per film, with directors often receiving comparable compensation packages tied to box office performance.

▸ Production Design, Sets & Locations Action films frequently require multiple international shooting locations, large-scale set construction, vehicle acquisitions and modifications, and specialized equipment — all of which drive production costs well above those of dialogue-driven genres.

Key Production Personnel

CAST: Hairul Azreen, Ammar Alfian Aziz, Henley Hii, Taufiq Hanafi, Gambit Saifullah Key roles: Hairul Azreen as Arman Rahmat bin Anuar / Jerung; Ammar Alfian Aziz as Mohd Zariff bin Zairudin / Jeb; Henley Hii as Joshua / Girang; Taufiq Hanafi as Khairil Fikri bin Abdul Musa / Ustat

DIRECTOR: Adrian Teh CINEMATOGRAPHY: Yong Choon Lin MUSIC: Jackey Yow, Tee Wei Chien EDITING: Moray Toon, Monster Than PRODUCTION: Astro Shaw, Asia Tropical Films, Multimedia Entertainment Inc., Golden Screen Cinemas, GSC Movies FILMED IN: Malaysia

Box Office Performance

Paskal earned $6,748,935 in worldwide box office revenue.

Break-Even Analysis

Using the industry-standard 2.5x multiplier (P&A + exhibitor shares of 40–50% + distribution fees), Paskal needed approximately $5,500,000 to break even. The film surpassed this threshold by $1,248,935.

Return on Investment (ROI)

Revenue: $6,748,935 Budget: $2,200,000 Net: $4,548,935 ROI: 206.8%

Profitability Assessment

VERDICT: Profitable

Paskal delivered a solid return, earning $6,748,935 worldwide on a $2,200,000 budget (207% ROI). Combined with ancillary revenue, the film was a financial positive for Astro Shaw.