Welcome to Maula Prison

The film follows Jaliwa's journey as he goes through the harsh realities of life inside Maula Prison. The prison is depicted as a place of confinement and a symbol of wider societal issues such as injustice and overcrowding, as well as human neglect. With bad living conditions and limited access to medical care, as well as a strict inmate hierarchy, Jaliwa must confront the brutal truths of prison life while fighting to maintain his dignity and hope.

• Amos Msekandiana as Jaliwa
• Wanangwa Gondwe as Sibweni
• Kendall Kamwendo as (S.O) Mndolera
• Desire Namachotsa as Mrs Jaliwa
• Innocent Manyera as Nikalagwa
• Tumpe Mtaya as Phwedo
• Sophie Mponda as Angellina Jaliwa

The film premiered in Malawian major cities such as Lilongwe, Blantyre, and Mzuzu, on May 2–4, 2025. The movie broke box office records as the first locally produced film to sell out venues in the country.

The film received widespread acclaim and sparked discussions on social media, with audiences and critics praising its bold portrayal of Malawian realities.