Maudy Ayunda Reveals She Trained in Dance for 3 Months Before Filming 'PARA PERASUK'

Kapanlagi.com - Maudy Ayunda once again steals attention with her total dedication to her acting in the latest film, PARA PERASUK. She revealed the intensive preparations she underwent for the role of Laksmi.

To delve into that character, Maudy Ayunda had to undergo dance training three times a week. This training was conducted regularly before the 3-month filming process began.

Meanwhile, Maudy Ayunda herself plays the character Laksmi, who is depicted as someone very fond of possession. Various types of spirits enter her body, ranging from the spirit of a butterfly, the spirit of an ant, to the spirit of a tiger. For more details, check here KLovers.

1. Film THE INTRUDERS: Intensive Preparation of Maudy Ayunda as Laksmi

Maudy Ayunda practicing dance (credit: Instagram.com/filmparaperasuk/)

Maudy Ayunda shared snippets of her training process leading up to the filming of this movie through her social media. She admitted to undergoing intensive training with coach Siko Setyanto to explore different body movements than usual.

2. Dance Practice 3 Times a Week Before Filming Begins

Maudy Ayunda practices choreography (credit: Instagram.com/filmparaperasuk/)

To delve into the character of Laksmi, Maudy Ayunda underwent intensive dance training for three months before the filming process began. She revealed that the training was conducted three times a week to achieve satisfying results.

"So starting from the spirit of a butterfly, the spirit of an ant, the spirit of a tiger, I had to practice dancing 3 times a week. 3 months before filming, here the character Laksmi becomes a daydreamer. Her hobby is attending possession parties or sambetan parties," she said as quoted from Maudy Ayunda's Instagram account.

3. Mastering 10 Animal Spirit Choreographies

Maudy Ayunda prepares before shooting (credit: Instagram.com/filmparaperasuk/)

The character Lakshmi is depicted experiencing a moment possessed by animal spirits. Interestingly, Maudy has to master about 10 different choreographies because of the types of spirits. These movements include the butterfly spirit, ant spirit, and tiger spirit, which require extreme and unusual body gestures.

"Play the party music starting from the butterfly spirit, ant spirit, and tiger spirit, which vary depending on the spirit," she revealed.

4. Physical Training to Learning to Let Go of Control

Maudy Ayunda warming up for dancing (credit: Instagram.com/filmparaperasuk/)

Practice is not just about dance, but also physicality and emotional exploration so that the movements feel intuitive. Maudy Ayunda stated that she also learns to delve into her role as well as her body movements. The artist also undergoes warm-up exercises such as stretching, planks, squats, and jogging.

"How do I learn to surrender, to let go, so that the movements come from intuition or from feeling?" she explained.

5. Shooting Challenge Without Footwear on Rocky Terrain

Maudy Ayunda shooting in the mud (credit: Instagram.com/filmparaperasuk/)

Maudy Ayunda also had to shoot barefoot throughout the production process to immerse herself in her character, even though the terrain was rocky, with pebbles, dry grass, and asphalt. This posed a significant challenge, especially with many physical movements like jumping.

6. Synopsis of the Film PARA PERASUK

Maudy Ayunda warming up (credit: Instagram.com/filmparaperasuk/)

PARA PERASUK is a supernatural drama film directed by Wregas Bhanuteja, set in the fictional Village of Latas. In this village, the phenomenon of possession by spirits is celebrated as a tradition, entertainment, and a much-anticipated festival by the locals.

In addition to Maudy Ayunda, the film stars a lineup of celebrities including Angga Yunanda, Anggun, Bryan Domani, Chicco Kurniawan, Indra Birowo, and Ganindra Bimo. The film is scheduled to be released in Indonesian cinemas starting April 23, 2026.

7. FAQ Maudy Ayunda Reveals Her Dance Training Before Filming PARA PERASUK

1. How long did Maudy Ayunda train to dance for the film PARA PERASUK?

Maudy Ayunda underwent intensive dance training for three months, three times a week, before filming PARA PERASUK to delve into her role as Laksmi.

2. Who is the character played by Maudy Ayunda in the film PARA PERASUK?

Maudy Ayunda plays a character named Laksmi, a dreamer who voluntarily becomes possessed by animal spirits, such as ants, butterflies, and tigers.

3. When will the film PARA PERASUK be released in Indonesian cinemas?

The film PARA PERASUK is scheduled to be released in Indonesian cinemas starting April 23, 2026, after its premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival.

4. What challenges did Maudy Ayunda face while filming PARA PERASUK?

Maudy Ayunda's challenges included mastering 10 types of animal spirit dances without a fixed pattern, as well as filming barefoot on rocky, gravelly, and dry grassy terrain, including performing many physical movements.

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8. Maudy Ayunda Contributes Vocals for the OST of Para Perasuk

In addition to showcasing her acting skills, Maudy Ayunda is also trusted to fill the original soundtrack (OST) of the film "Para Perasuk." She performs two songs, "Aku yang Engkau Cari" and "Di Tepi Lamunan," in collaboration with Lafa Pratomo.

9. Synopsis of the Film Para Perasuk: Unique Traditions of Latas Village

"Para Perasuk" (international title: Levitating) is a supernatural drama film directed by Wregas Bhanuteja, set in the fictional Latas Village. In this village, the phenomenon of spirit possession is celebrated as a tradition, entertainment, and a much-anticipated festival by the residents.

10. Bayu and the Obsession to Become the Main Possessor

The story of the film centers on Bayu (Angga Yunanda), a 20-year-old young man who dreams of becoming the main "Possessor." Bayu's obsession leads him to compete in a contest to find a new Possessor, amidst the threat of a sacred spring in the village that is about to be bought by a large company.

11. The Film 'Para Perasuk' Premieres at Sundance

The film "Para Perasuk" premiered at the Sundance Film Festival 2026 on January 24, 2026, competing in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section. The film is scheduled to be released in Indonesian cinemas starting April 23, 2026.

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