Jakarta – The Indonesian comedy “Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!” continues to dominate the nation’s box office, reaching a meaningful milestone of over 8 million viewers in just three weeks of release. the film, a sequel to the popular 2019 original, is proving a formidable draw for audiences even with the recent release of major international titles like “avatar: The Seed Bearer.” Producer Ernest Prakasa expressed his astonishment at the film’s enduring appeal, signaling a strong moment for Indonesian cinema.
JAKARTA – “Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!” has become a major box office hit in Indonesia, surpassing 8 million ticket sales within just three weeks of its release.
Producer Ernest Prakasa shared the exciting news, expressing his surprise at the film’s continued success even with new competition entering the market.
Prakasa was particularly taken aback by the film’s performance amidst the arrival of “Avatar: The Seed Bearer.” “Honestly, I’m a little baffled that it’s still drawing 150,000 viewers a day despite being up against the blue one,” Prakasa wrote, according to a report on Thursday, December 18, 2025. “This is truly *agak laen* – a little different!”
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The impressive milestone brings “Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!” closer to matching the record set by the first “Agak Laen” film. The original installment garnered a total of 9.1 million viewers.
Currently, “Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!” ranks as the fourth highest-grossing Indonesian film of all time. The success underscores the growing popularity of Indonesian cinema and its ability to draw large audiences.
“Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!” follows the misadventures of four detectives who consistently fumble their missions. They receive one last chance to prove themselves when assigned to investigate a murder at a retirement home.
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The film stars Boris Bokir, Indra Jegel, Oki Rengga, Bene Dion, Tissa Biani, Gita Bhebita, Ariyo Wahab, Jajang C. Noer, and Chew Kin Wah. “Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!” is currently playing in theaters across Indonesia.
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