‘SIEGE OF BUKIT DURI’ Explodes in Theaters: 1 Million Viewers in 10 Days!

Kapanlagi.com - The film SIEGE OF BUKIT DURI directed by Joko Anwar has achieved an impressive milestone by attracting over one million viewers in just ten days in theaters. This achievement was officially announced by the production house Come and See Pictures via social media on Saturday (26/4), accompanied by a video of the cast celebrating this success. The film has not only received a warm welcome but also marks the strengthening position of local films in the hearts of the Indonesian people.

Set in 2027, SIEGE OF BUKIT DURI tells the story of Edwin, a substitute teacher searching for his nephew amidst the harsh realities of SMA Bukit Duri, a school for troubled students. However, the situation worsens when social conflicts triggered by racial discrimination erupt, forcing Edwin and the students to survive amidst the terrifying chaos. This drama-thriller raises important issues such as bullying, violence, and discrimination, making the film feel relevant and emotional for the audience.

The success of this film also marks an important moment for Joko Anwar's career, who expressed increased enthusiasm to continue his next thriller project titled EXECUTORS. The success of SIEGE OF BUKIT DURI further reinforces the belief that strong local stories can compete in both the national and international film industry.

1. Synopsis of the SIEGE OF BUKIT DURI

The story begins with Edwin (Morgan Oey), a substitute teacher who enters SMA Bukit Duri, a school known for its troubled students. Edwin has a personal mission, which is to find his missing nephew after the death of his brother, and he infiltrates the school to get a lead on his nephew's whereabouts.

However, what he faces is much more complex, as the school has turned into a deadly social conflict zone due to rampant racial discrimination. When Edwin finally finds his nephew, a major riot breaks out, forcing them to survive amid the chaos, creating intense emotional tension throughout the film.

2. Proud Achievements in the Indonesian Film Industry

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In just ten days, this film successfully gathered 1,010,030 viewers, a fantastic figure that places it as the eighth Indonesian film to surpass one million viewers in 2025. This achievement proves that high-quality local works are still highly sought after amid the influx of foreign films and the tight competition during the Eid holiday season.

This film is even predicted to soon surpass the position of the film 1 KAKAK 7 PONAKAN in the list of the best-selling Indonesian films this year, if the trend of increasing daily viewers continues. This serves as a positive signal for the national film industry to continue daring to tackle strong themes that resonate with social realities.

3. Response from Joko Anwar and Next Project Plans

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Joko Anwar, the director and screenwriter, expressed his gratitude to the audience through his personal Instagram account. He even admitted that the success of PENGEPUNGAN BUKIT DURI has made him even more confident to return to working on a thriller film titled EKSEKUTORS, which is currently still in the early stages of preparation.

Although details about EKSEKUTORS have not been widely disclosed, Joko Anwar's enthusiasm shows that the Indonesian market is ready to accept more intense genre films like thrillers. The collaboration between Come and See Pictures and Amazon MGM Studios in PENGEPUNGAN BUKIT DURI also opens up new opportunities for international cooperation in upcoming projects.

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