Film 'THE INVADERS' Involves 1,000 Extras, 200 Dancers Including Shaving 15 People

Kapanlagi.com - Director Wregas Bhanuteja strikes again with his latest work titled THE INVADERS. This third film is acknowledged to have a much larger and more ambitious production scale compared to the previous two films, namely LIGHT COPY and GOOD MANNERS.

In this project, Wregas mobilized thousands of people to participate in the shooting process. This emphasizes the magnitude of the vision and totality he poured into this film.

1. Need a Large Production Budget

Mass Possession in THE INVADERS (c) instagram.com/filmparaperasuk

The increase in the number of actors and crew certainly corresponds to the production costs that the studio must incur to bring the artistic vision of the director to life.

"The first film, LIGHT COPY was made during Covid, so the budget was limited. The second film, BUDI PEKERTI drama, also had a limited budget. The third film, THE INVADERS, had 1,000 extras. There were 200 dancers and 40 stuntmen. So it was quite a lot, with two cameras, shooting for one month in Gunungkidul, Jogja," said Wregas Bhanuteja when met at XXI Epicentrum, South Jakarta, on Tuesday (14/04/2026).

"The production costs are also higher than the first and second. Preparing food to feed 1,000 extras is quite a lot, right? But fortunately, everything went smoothly, even though for me it felt like one of the escalated stages," he added.

2. Shaving a Dozen People

Angga Yunanda Playing the Flute (c) instagram.com/filmparaperasuk

It's not just about the number of people; Wregas also made various technical and artistic breakthroughs that are quite extreme. One of the most attention-grabbing decisions was his choice to shave a dozen people for a crucial massage scene in the film.

3. Dedication of Supporting Actors

Maudy Ayunda Possessed (c) instagram.com/filmparaperasuk

This crazy decision was made to achieve authentic visuals in line with the script's needs. Fortunately, the supporting actors were willing to give their full dedication to the film project that premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2025.

"In addition, another breakthrough was cleaning the chicken coop. Cleaning the chicken coop, shaving 15 people. Shaving heads, shaving eyebrows, for the scene that you see inside, the massage scene. And luckily, the people were agreeable. There were two women and 15 men. And we are very grateful that they were willing," Wregas stated.

4. Attention to the Artistic Side

Anggun Singing (c) instagram.com/filmparaperasuk

The artistic side is also given great attention, including the use of real flowers in large quantities to create the atmosphere of the spirit world. Wregas also entrusted the music to his loyal collaborator, Yennu Ariendra, who blends modern and traditional elements.

5. Music as a Complement to Acting

Poster PARA PERASUK (c) instagram.com/filmparaperasuk

Maudy Ayunda, who plays the character Laksmi, also contributed her voice to the original soundtrack. Wregas considers the presence of this music as the main soul that complements the performances of top actors like Chicco Kurniawan, Bryan Domani, and Anggun C. Sasmi.

"The music for this film is by Mas Yennu Ariendra. Mas Yennu Ariendra is a DJ, he is also a guitarist from a band called Majelis Lidah Berduri. The music for Penyalin Cahaya is his, Budi Pekerti's music is his, and PARA PERASUK is also his," he said.

"So he really likes to combine modern elements and traditional elements in this film. He created music for 20 spirits, conveyed to Mbak Anggun, complemented by Mbak Anggun. But there is also an original soundtrack made by Maudy in 'Tepi Lamunan' and 'Aku Yang Kau Cari', which also becomes the soul of this film," Wregas added.

6. Showtime in Theaters

PARA PERASUK at Sundance (c) instagram.com/filmparaperasuk

The film PARA PERASUK, starring a lineup of top actors such as Chicco Kurniawan and Angga Yunanda, had its World Premiere at the Sundance Film Festival 2025. The film is scheduled to greet audiences in theaters across Indonesia on April 23, 2026.

7. Q&A for the Film PARA PERASUK

Q: Who is the director of the film 'PARA PERASUK'?

A: The film 'PARA PERASUK' is directed by Wregas Bhanuteja.

Q: When will the film 'PARA PERASUK' be shown in theaters?

A: The film 'PARA PERASUK' is scheduled to be shown in theaters across Indonesia on April 23, 2026.

Q: How many extras were involved in the film 'PARA PERASUK'?

A: The film 'PARA PERASUK' involved 1,000 extras in its production process.

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