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- February, 5, 2026
Bingkai Karya – Multi-talented actor and musician Ariyo Wahab has once again marked an important milestone in his journey in the Indonesian film industry. After years of working in both music and film, his role in “Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!” became part of one of the biggest box office phenomena in the country’s cinema history.
Several films starring Ariyo Wahab have successfully attracted more than 1 million viewers in Indonesian cinemas, solidifying his status as one of the country’s leading actors in the film industry.
• “Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!” (2025) became an extraordinary phenomenon, reaching 10.9 million viewers and breaking records as the highest-grossing Indonesian film of all time.
• “Jumbo” (2025), an animated film by Ryan Adriandhy, reached 10.23 million viewers and briefly held the top position at the Indonesian box office before being surpassed by the “Agak Laen” sequel. This film also won Best Feature-Length Animated Film at the 2025 Festival Film Indonesia (FFI).
• Home Sweet Loan (2024), a family drama that successfully reached 1.7 million viewers, received widespread attention and high praise from Indonesian audiences. This film also won Piala Citra for Best Adapted Screenplay and Best Sound Design at the 2025 Festival Film Indonesia (FFI).
• Keluarga Cemara (2018) surpassed 1.7 million viewers and became one of the most popular films of 2019.
• Sayap Sayap Patah (2022), a touching action-drama film, reached 2.4 million viewers and achieved major commercial success.
• Negeri 5 Menara (2012), a film adaptation of the novel, successfully reached 1.02 million viewers, making it one of the highest-grossing films of its release year with a highly inspiring educational theme.
In addition, his most recent film, “Tukar Takdir” (2025), starring Ariyo Wahab, received a nomination for Audience Film Choice at the 2025 Festival Film Tempo. This achievement highlights the film’s exceptional quality and further reinforces Ariyo Wahab’s role as an actor who continues to make significant contributions to the Indonesian cinema.
However, the pinnacle of Ariyo Wahab’s achievements in film came with “Agak Laen 2: Menyala Pantiku!”. The film shattered the Indonesian box office records, earning more than 10.25 million viewers in just 36 days, which made it the highest-grossing Indonesian film of all time, replacing “Jumbo” at the box office. This remarkable accomplishment proves Ariyo Wahab’s ability to captivate audiences with his fresh and engaging comedic charm.
Ariyo Wahab has long been known as an artist who continually develops himself across multiple fields. Before entering the acting world, he had already been deeply involved in music for many years. He revealed that “Agak Laen 2” was an unforgettable experience, as he felt a strong connection with the cast, crew, and the story itself.
“Joining the “Agak Laen 2” project was a very right step for me because I could contribute my comedic side and work on something fresh. Feeling connected to the character and the story made me even more enthusiastic,” said Ariyo Wahab.
Entering 2026, Ariyo Wahab’s success continues. “Tunggu Aku Sukses Nanti”, also starring Ariyo Wahab, is set to be released in cinemas during Lebaran this year. Beyond his achievements in film, he will also collaborate with the talented musician Rendy Pandugo on a music project that will be released this year. While details of the project are still being kept under wraps, the collaboration is rumored to combine strong musical elements with powerful storytelling that will touch listeners’ hearts while delivering a fresh and unforgettable experience. The project is expected to be something truly different and highly anticipated by fans.
With ongoing success in both film and music projects, Ariyo Wahab continues to prove himself as an artist capable of crossing creative boundaries, from music to acting, while consistently delivering his very best to his audience.
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