The Malaysian-made iQIYI Original drama Griya: Rahsia Seorang Lelaki is now the No.1 title on Netflix Malaysia, having remained among the platform’s Top 5 TV Shows for six consecutive weeks. The series’ success marks a rare achievement that reflects the growing appeal of high-quality Malaysian content.
Griya: Rahsia Seorang Lelaki has recieved praise for its unique blend of psychological thriller, mystery and emotional conflict — a genre combination rarely explored in Malay dramas. Featuring suspense-driven storytelling and layered character development, each episode is carefully crafted to keep audiences questioning the truth behind its central mystery.
“The success of Griya demonstrates what can happen when strong local stories are supported with the right creative ambition and investment,” shared Dinesh Ratnam, Senior Managing Director of iQIYI Southeast Asia. “While audiences may have discovered the series through different platforms, the journey began with a belief that Malaysian stories deserve world-class production values and storytelling standards.”
“We developed Griya to explore a genre that remains relatively underrepresented in the local market,”added Zebedee De Costa, Head of Local Originals at iQIYI International Malaysia. “Today’s audiences consume content from around the world, which naturally raises expectations for local productions. The response to Griya shows there is strong demand for fresh storytelling and a willingness among audiences to embrace something different.”
Building on the success of Griya, iQIYI Malaysia also shared their goal to work closely with local creators, writers and production partners to develop more premium Malaysian content that resonates with audiences both at home and across the region.
