Ananta Rispo Stars in 'KETOK MEJIK', Director Says He Will Remove the 'Wild' Side of the Comedian

Kapanlagi.com - Shocking news comes from the Indonesian film industry. Comedian Ananta Rispo is trusted for the first time to be the main actor in a feature film titled KETOK MEJIK. However, don’t expect to see Rispo with his typical wild quips.

In this film produced by Haha Production, Rispo will play a character named Ben, a grandson who inherits a dent repair shop from his late grandfather. Director Yogi S. Calam specifically challenges Rispo to step out of his comfort zone and shed his comedic persona.

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1. Serious Character

"That's why this will be Rispo's first film where he won't be wild; he will be the common thread, his character is serious," said Yogi S. Calam when met in the Duren Sawit area, East Jakarta, Sunday (26/10/2025).

2. An Experiment

Ananta Rispo © instagram.com/anantarispo

According to Yogi, choosing Rispo as the main actor is an experiment to prove that a comedian also has the ability to act in drama effectively.

3. Playing Drama

Ananta Rispo © instagram.com/anantarispo

"Actually, we also want to know if this comedy actor can truly play roles other than comedy; they can indeed perform drama," he added.

4. Very Enthusiastic

Ananta Rispo © instagram.com/anantarispo

Rispo himself admits to being very enthusiastic about this new challenge. For him, this role is a proof that it is time for him to level up as an actor.

5. New Challenge

Ananta Rispo © instagram.com/anantarispo

"Alhamdulillah, it really is time, hahaha. This is indeed a new challenge for me. Because Ben's character here really goes through the story, and this requires drama. Ben also has to be romantic," he said.

6. Still Funny

Ananta Rispo © instagram.com/anantarispo

Although required to be serious, Rispo assures that this film will still tickle the stomach. According to him, the comedic elements in this film do not come from the players' quips, but from the absurd situations they face.

7. Comedy Situation

Ananta Rispo © instagram.com/anantarispo

"Clearly, Ben here is not trying to be comedic, but if I read the script, the situation is indeed comedic," explained Rispo.

8. Releasing 2026

Ananta Rispo © instagram.com/anantarispo

The film KETOK MEJIK will begin shooting on November 10, 2025, and is scheduled to be released in mid-2026. A serious performance from Ananta Rispo is also one of the most anticipated aspects for comedy film enthusiasts.

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