Mawi had to steer a boat in the dark in ‘Munafik 2’

Alhtough nervous about acting in 'Munafik 2', Mawi took on the challenge. The Star/M. Azhar Arif

The last time Mawi starred in a film was in the 2010 release Magika. So, when director Syamsul Yusof offered him a role in the upcoming Munafik 2, Mawi was understandably hesitant.

“This is only my third film as an actor, so I was worried whether I could carry the role,” shared the Akademi Fantasia Season 3 (2005) breakout star, who nabbed the champion title that year.