'KKN DI DESA PENARI' Production Process Consumes More Than Rp 15 Billion Budget

Kapanlagi.com - Still remember the viral horror story on Twitter titled KKN DI DESA PENARI? You all already know that the story will be adapted into a movie by MD Pictures, right? Yes, this movie was actually released in 2020, but had to be delayed for 2 years due to the pandemic.

Now, KKN DI DESA PENARI will finally be shown, precisely on April 30, 2022. The hype of the audience is already so high and can't wait to watch this film directed by Awi Suryadi.

And it turns out, it was recently revealed that during the production or shooting process, the field crew encountered many difficulties. This was revealed by Manoj Punjabi, the founder of MD Pictures, during a casual chat with KapanLagi.

"There were many (difficulties), we were shooting from November to December, during the rainy season, the set in the forest collapsed. We experienced so many trials. The budget also increased, but thank God it was finished well and everything went smoothly," said Manoj.

1. Production Cost of Tens of Billions of Rupiah

Manoj Punjabi © KapanLagi.com/Bayu Herdianto

Manoj himself is quite open in discussing the budget for KKN DI DESA PENARI. According to him, the production cost of KKN DI DESA PENARI can reach above Rp 15 billion!

"The range is above Rp 15 billion. Not including promotion. It's crazy," he said briefly.

2. Using the Thunderous Dolby Atmos Sound

With such a budget, it's reasonable to expect that the final result will be super cool. Moreover, KKN DI DESA PENARI will also use the latest technology Dolby Atmos sound.

"And this time, we really feel the Dolby Atmos. When you watch it, the sound is amazing, it's one of the best sounds. If you watch it directly in the cinema, the feeling is definitely different," Manoj concluded.

3. Starring and Directed by Top Names

Poster 'KKN DI DESA PENARI UNCUT VERSION' / Photo Credit: MD Pictures

KKN DI DESA PENARI will be directed by Awi Suryadi who has previously worked on other hit films, such as some of the DANUR franchise which was also produced by MD Pictures. So from the directing side, it can already be assured that this film will not disappoint in the future.

Meanwhile, the actors and actresses who are part of the KKN DI DESA PENARI cast are also names that are certainly familiar to you. There are names like Tissa Biani, Adinda Thomas, Achmad Megantara, Aghniny Haque, Calvin Jeremy, Fajar Nugraha, Kiki Narendra and many others.

4. Watch the Trailer!

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