The film Mendadak Dangdut is scheduled to air on April 30 and stars Anya Geraldine. Here is the synopsis and differences with the old version of 2006.
The film Mendadak Dangdut will be shown in all Indonesian cinemas on April 30, 2025. This film by director Monty Tiwa will focus on dangdut music as the identity of Indonesian music which is packaged with a unique story.
Having the same title as the film Mendadak Dangdut which was released in 2006, many viewers assume that this film is a remake or reborn. As the director, Monty Tiwa explained that this film is neither a remake nor a reborn. “We are not saying this is a remake, reborn or whatever term might be known. Because “Mendadak Dangdut” which is now suddenly dangdut,” he said at a press conference on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.
He also added that the film was made to convey a message about tolerance, how music can unite a diverse society. The film also invites more people to enjoy dangdut music without barriers.
Anya Geraldine Becomes a Dangdut Singer.
The singer in the film Mendadak Dangdut released in 2006 was Titi Kamal with her iconic song titled ‘Jablai’. Meanwhile, the film Mendadak Dangdut (2025) will feature Anya Geraldine as a dangdut singer.
In a press conference held in Jakarta, Wednesday, April 9, 2025, Anya revealed several things she learned to play the character of Naya, starting from learning to sing for a year and also choreography. To get into the character, she even practiced dangdut-style dancing which would become her trademark in this film.
Although it was a new thing to play a dangdut singer, Anya admitted that she enjoyed the filming process. “In my opinion, it was not difficult (preparing to play Naya), because when preparing it was also enjoyable,” said Anya.
Suddenly Dangdut
The film Mendadak Dangdut (2025) tells the story of a pop singer at the peak of her career named Naya Wardhani (played by Anya Geraldine). One day, Naya’s life changed drastically because she was accused of being involved in a murder case and was named a suspect.
Not wanting to be punished because she feels innocent, Naya decides to run away with her sister Lola (played by Aisha Nurra Datau) and her father (played by Joshua Pandelaki) to a village called Singalaya.
In the village, Naya meets Wawan (played by Keanu Angelo) and Wedhyo (played by Fajar Nugraha). Together with Wawan and Wedhyo, Naya begins her career in dangdut music. Although she initially disliked it, Naya decided to become a dangdut singer so that her identity would not be known by the police.
Slowly, he began to find his identity and understanding of life and music. Dangdut music is not just the cheesy music he had always thought, but a reflection of the souls and lives of many people.
Sudden Dangdut Player
The following is a list of the cast of the film Mendadak Dangdut (2025).
- Anya Geraldine sebagai Naya
- Nurra Datau sebagai Lola
- Keanu Angelo sebagai Wawan
- Wika Salim sebagai Tata
- Opie Kumis sebagai Romli
- Fajar Nugra sebagai Wendhoy
- Joshua Pandelaki sebagai Anwar
- Sadha Triyudha sebagai Thomas
- Putri Patricia sebagai Rissa
- Adi Sudirja sebagai Yatno
- Dwi Sasono sebagai Rizal Maduma