After attracting 1,851,315 viewers, The Siege of Bukit Duri has become the highest-grossing Indonesian action film of all time.
Jakarta, May 13, 2025 — The Siege of Bukit Duri, a film by writer and director Joko Anwar, has now become the highest-grossing Indonesian adult action film of all time, having reached 1,851,315 viewers by its 26th day of screening — with numbers still climbing. This achievement surpasses the previous record held by The Raid (2012), which had reigned for 13 years with 1,844,817 viewers.
This milestone also marks a significant success for the Indonesian action-thriller genre, which has long struggled to find a place in the hearts of local audiences. With the triumph of The Siege of Bukit Duri, a new hope has emerged for Indonesian cinema, which is now more open to a wider variety of genres, including action and thriller. Previously, Joko Anwar also saw success in the action genre with his superhero film Gundala (2019), which became a blockbuster hit.
The Siege of Bukit Duri stands as the most important film in Joko Anwar’s 20-year directing career. The film has sparked conversations and discussions across digital platforms, offering reflection on today’s social dynamics. Even before its release, public discussions had already begun in response to the issues raised by the film.
The Siege of Bukit Duri is an international co-production between Come and See Pictures and Hollywood’s Amazon MGM Studios. In this film, Joko Anwar not only served as the writer and director but also took on the roles of producer (alongside Tia Hasibuan) and editor. He reunited with long-time collaborators, including cinematographer Jaisal Tanjung and composer Aghi Narottama.
The film also serves as a showcase for talented young Indonesian actors. Alongside big names such as Morgan Oey, Hana Pritashita Malasan, Kiki Narendra, and Landung Simatupang, the film features a host of rising stars: Omara Esteghlal, Endy Arfian, Fatih Unru, Satine Zaneta, Dewa Dayana, Florian Rutters, Faris Fadjar Munggaran, Sandy Pradana, Raihan Khan, Farandika, Millo Taslim, Sheila Kusnadi, Shindy Huang, and Bima Azriel.
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