Titi Kamal Reveals the Emotionally Draining Scene of 'TEARS AT THE END OF THE PRAYER RUG 2'

Kapanlagi.com - Titi Kamal returns to play the iconic character Aqilla in the family drama sequel, TEARS AT THE END OF THE PRAYER RUG 2. Reviving such an emotionally draining role from the first film turned out to be a significant challenge for her. She admitted that every scene in this sequel feels very heavy.

Titi Kamal did not forget to greet her co-stars whom she referred to as a lineup of great actors, including Citra Kirana, Daffa Wardhana, Mpok Atun, Faqih Alaydrus, Jenny Rachman, and Leony V.H.

"Yes, first I would like to say assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh. Thank you very much to the media friends who have taken their extraordinary time to attend the premiere of 'Tears at the End of the Prayer Rug', and I also want to express my gratitude for being so proud to be among such amazing actors," said Titi Kamal at XXI Plaza Senayan, Friday (26/9/2025). Read more news about Titi Kamal at Liputan6.com!

1. The Heavier Role Challenge of Aqilla

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Titi then shared her process of "calling back" Aqilla's soul. She had to rewatch the first film and remember all the suffering her character experienced, from losing her husband to being separated from her child and parents.

"I really have to call her back, 'Aqila, let's work again on 'Tears at the End of the Prayer Mat 2'. Come on, let's remember again.' I recalled again, I watched 'Tears', AMDUS 1, and remembered Arfan, the husband, then I remembered my mother, my father, and went back to, 'Later, I shouldn't cry'," Titi revealed.

2. Almost Every Scene Feels Heavy

According to Titi, in this sequel, Aqilla is portrayed as a woman who is all alone but tries to be strong. She occupies herself with work to forget her sadness, even though she secretly keeps an eye on the development of Baskara, the biological child she has entrusted to be raised by another family.

"Remembering Aqila who is all alone, but she is like what Leoni said, pretending to be happy living her life, while in reality, Aqila is a representation of a woman who keeps working to forget her turmoil. Even though she has let go of Baskara to be raised by Mas Arif and Yumna, she still watches from afar," she explained.

3. Burden of the Sequel

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The burden of delivering an acting quality that is on par with or even better than the previous film makes every scene a serious homework assignment for her. Titi admits she has to do hours of thorough preparation before shooting to ensure her emotional escalation is just right.

"It feels heavy for me, especially when looking at the stars alongside Baskara. It becomes a burden for me because for 'Tears', for always the sequel, the second film will always be homework for me. So every scene really has to be prepared in such a way. A few hours before the take, I have to read it carefully, making sure not to get the emotional escalation wrong, it has to be maintained," said Titi.

4. FAQ About Titi Kamal's Role

What makes Titi Kamal feel that the scenes in 'Tears at the End of the Prayer Mat 2' are emotionally draining?
Titi Kamal feels that every scene in this film feels heavy, especially when portraying the character Aqilla who is full of wounds.

What is the biggest challenge for Titi Kamal in this film?
The biggest challenge is the high expectations of the audience and the emotional burden of the role of Aqilla.

When will the film 'Tears at the End of the Prayer Mat 2' be released?
This film is scheduled to be released in Indonesian theaters starting October 23, 2025.

What impact does the character Aqilla have on Titi Kamal personally?
The character Aqilla makes Titi Kamal appreciate every moment with her children more.

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