Jefan Nathanio Suddenly Becomes a Shaman, in the Film 'DUKUNG MAGANG'

Kapanlagi.com - The Indonesian film industry welcomes a fresh horror-comedy titled DUKUN MAGANG. Produced by Dens Vision Multimedia, this film was officially introduced in Jakarta on Friday (21/11/2025). Carrying a coming-of-age theme, this work promises a unique blend of laughter and intense mystical tension, rich with local nuances yet still relevant for the youth.

The story focuses on Raka, a skeptical student played by 25-year-old young actor Jefan Nathanio. With the intention of completing his thesis peacefully, Raka finds himself caught in a big problem when he returns to Kalimati Village with Sekar, an intelligent student portrayed by Hana Saraswati. A fatal mistake they accidentally make releases the Kuntilanak Hitam that has been imprisoned for 12 years.

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1. Raka Had to Learn from a Mentor

In order to redeem the chaos that threatens lives, Raka had to undergo a crash course or "internship" with a legendary shaman named Mbah Djambrong. This eccentric shaman character is played by the often-viral content creator, Adi Sudirja. The audience will be invited to witness Raka's struggle to perform strange rituals, ranging from topo patigeni, concocting a chicken cage, to hunting for a virgin pocong rope.

2. This Film Was Born from Unease

Ki Semar RBS, as the originator of the story idea, revealed that this film was born from his unease at observing current social phenomena. He feels that many millennials and Gen Z are starting to sever ties with ancestral traditions simply because they consider themselves very modern.

3. The Idea of an Intern Shaman

"The Idea of an Intern Shaman stems from my unease at seeing many young people sever ties with tradition simply because they feel modern. Through the clash between Raka and Mbah Djambrong, I want to show that common sense and inherited knowledge can actually have a dialogue, not negate each other," said Ki Semar.

4. Comedy in This Film

The director translates this cultural clash through contrasting visuals between the symmetrical campus world and the organic world of shamans. For the comedy aspect, this film does not rely solely on verbal jokes, but rather on serious situations that are responded to humanely by its characters, such as Boiman's fear of always being at the wrong moment but inadvertently provoking laughter.

5. Character Played by Jefan Nathanio

For Jefan Nathanio, playing the character Raka is a particular challenge because it is very different from his original personality. The former child actor, who has now grown into adulthood, admits that he is someone who prioritizes logic and finds it hard to believe in things related to the supernatural.

"Honestly, I’m the type of person who doesn’t believe in unrealistic things, I’m a very logical person," said Jefan.

6. Professional Efforts

Nevertheless, Jefan makes a professional effort by conducting research with his friends who have experienced mystical events to delve into his role. One of the most confusing yet funny moments for him was when he had to perform a scene involving a ritual of entering a chicken coop, which he found very bizarre yet still made sense within the film's universe.

7. Lineup of Comedians in This Film

This film becomes even more lively with the presence of comedians Mo Sidik, Mang Osa, and a special appearance by Dodit Mulyanto. The production team also promises a post-credit scene that will serve as a bridge to a new mystery, ensuring that the audience leaves with a tickling sense of curiosity after the laughter and screams subside.

(kpl/aal/dyn)