7 Films by Nicholas Saputra that Attract Fantastic Audience Numbers, Have You Watched Them All?

Who doesn't know Nicholas Saputra? This talented actor has been active in the Indonesian film industry since the early 2000s.

With his handsome face and captivating acting, Nicho always manages to steal attention in every film he stars in. From his role as Rangga in Ada Apa dengan Cinta? to complex characters in other films, he continues to prove his ability as one of the best actors in Indonesia.

In addition to his acting skills, the films starring Nicholas Saputra often become hits at the box office. Some even achieve extraordinary audience numbers, demonstrating his immense appeal in the film industry.

Not only commercial films, but he is also often involved in quality films that have won various awards, both domestically and internationally.

For those curious about the films Nicholas Saputra has starred in, here is a complete list along with brief synopses and audience numbers.

1. What's Up with Love? (2002)

Role: Rangga
Director: Rudi Soedjarwo
Number of Viewers: 2.7 million
Synopsis: This film tells the love story between Rangga, an introverted student who enjoys writing poetry, and Cinta, a popular girl at his school. Their love story unfolds after Rangga wins a poetry competition, but they are then faced with various conflicts.

2. Joni's Promise (2005)

Role: Joni
Director: Joko Anwar
Number of Viewers: 765 thousand
Synopsis: Joni is a film roll courier who must deliver films on time for a show to run smoothly. However, he faces various obstacles that test his patience.

3. Gie (2005)

Role: Soe Hok Gie
Director: Riri Riza
Number of Viewers: 350 thousand
Synopsis: This biographical film tells the life of activist Soe Hok Gie, a student and writer who vocally criticized the government during the 1960s.

4. 3 Days for Forever (2007)

Role: Yusuf
Director: Riri Riza
Number of Viewers: 210 thousand
Synopsis: Yusuf and his cousin, Ambar, take a road trip from Jakarta to Yogyakarta. Along the way, they encounter various events that change their perspective on life.

5. What's Up with Love? 2 (2016)

Role: Rangga
Director: Riri Riza
Number of Viewers: 3.6 million
Synopsis: The continuation of the story of Rangga and Cinta after 14 years apart. They meet again in Yogyakarta and must confront the realities of their past that still haunt them.

6. Aruna & Her Tongue (2018)

Role: Bono
Director: Edwin
Number of Viewers: 406 thousand
Synopsis: This film tells the story of Aruna, an epidemiologist who embarks on a culinary journey with her two friends, Bono and Nad. While enjoying the food, they also discuss various life issues.

7. Broken Wings (2022)

Role: Aji
Director: Rudi Soedjarwo
Audience Count: 2.3 million
Synopsis: This film is adapted from the true events of the incident at Mako Brimob in 2018. It tells the story of a police officer and his family's life caught in a terrifying situation.

(kpl/mfd)