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Mendadak Dangdut (2006): Cast, Box Office & Plot

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Mendadak Dangdut is a 2006 music drama directed by Rudi Soedjarwo, starring Titi Kamal as Petris / Iis, Kinaryosih and Dwi Sasono. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes and earned $1,115 worldwide.

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Mendadak Dangdut (2006) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Rudi Soedjarwo
Genres
Music , Drama , Comedy
Original language
Indonesian
Studio
SinemArt
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mendadak Dangdut About?

The premise of Mendadak Dangdut without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After a temperamental pop singer is caught in possession of drugs, she evades arrest by becoming a fledgling dangdut performer in a rural neighborhood.

Mendadak Dangdut Themes & Keywords

· 21 tags
  • escape
  • drug
  • pop
  • smoke
  • village
  • pop music
  • vocalist
  • police officer
  • singer
  • female protagonist
  • dramedy drama
  • concert
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  • police
  • dramedy
  • singing
  • stage
  • song
  • perform
  • performance
  • life
  • smoking
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Cast & crew

Mendadak Dangdut Cast & Characters

Titi Kamal leads the cast as Petris / Iis, with Kinaryosih as Yulia and Dwi Sasono as Rizal. Directed by Rudi Soedjarwo; 30 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Rudi Soedjarwo

More films directed by Rudi Soedjarwo: Bila Esok Ibu Tiada, Saat Menghadap Tuhan, Primbon and The Requiem Bell.

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Plot

Mendadak Dangdut Plot Summary

What happens in Mendadak Dangdut from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Petris [Titi Kamal] is an egotistical and emotionally charged alternative rock vocalist at the start of her career. She often argues with her sister and manager, Yulia [Kinaryosih]. One day they are caught with a large amount of heroin, which belongs to Yulia’s boyfriend, in their car. They escape the police and reach a nearby village, where a travelling dangdut concert is located. The performer has quit, and thus the concert needs a new singer. Yulia, who considers it a way to escape the police, tells Petris that they should join the group. At first reluctant, Petris then agrees and takes up the stage name Iis.

Full summary

The whole story of Mendadak Dangdut, scene by scene

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Box office

Mendadak Dangdut Box Office

Mendadak Dangdut grossed $1,115 worldwide.

2006 box office

Worldwide gross

$1.1K

International
$1.1K
Videos

Mendadak Dangdut Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mendadak Dangdut.

2006 Trailer Film Mendadak Dangdut - Titi Kamal
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Mendadak Dangdut?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What was Petris' original musical career before she became a dangdut singer?

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FAQ

Mendadak Dangdut FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Mendadak Dangdut, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mendadak Dangdut?

Mendadak Dangdut runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Mendadak Dangdut released?

Mendadak Dangdut was released on August 10, 2006.

Who directed Mendadak Dangdut?

Mendadak Dangdut was directed by Rudi Soedjarwo.

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Who is in the cast of Mendadak Dangdut?

Mendadak Dangdut stars Titi Kamal as Petris / Iis, Kinaryosih as Yulia and Dwi Sasono as Rizal, among 30 credited actors.

How much did Mendadak Dangdut make at the box office?

Mendadak Dangdut grossed $1,115 worldwide.

Does Mendadak Dangdut have a post-credit scene?

No. Mendadak Dangdut has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Mendadak Dangdut in?

The original language of Mendadak Dangdut is Indonesian.

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