Watched by More Than 3 Million, KKN Desa Penari Becomes the Highest-Grossing Indonesian Film of Early 2022

"KKN Desa Penari (Uncut)" was crowned the highest-grossing film in early 2022. Based on data from filmindonesia, this film by director Awi Suryadi had been watched by over 3 million viewers by May 10, 2022.

This horror film, adapted from the true story of six university students undertaking a community service program (KKN) in a remote village, was released on April 30, 2022. Within days, it topped the box office. "KKN Desa Penari" had a planned regular release on March 19, 2020, but was delayed due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

With 3.01 million viewers and an estimated ticket price of Rp40,000, the film starring Tissa Biani (as Nur) generated approximately Rp120 billion in revenue.

"Kukira Kau Rumah" took second place, watched by 2.2 million viewers. In third place was "Dear Nathan: Thank You Salma," with 754,740 viewers.

"Kuntilanak 3" followed with 685,250 viewers. This was followed by "Menjelang Magrib" with 556,190 viewers, "Teluh" with 500,000 viewers, and "Iblis dalam Kandungan" with 494,890 viewers.

"Merindu Cahaya de Amstel" was the eighth highest-grossing film, with 401,400 viewers. "Garis Waktu" was ninth, with 325,800 viewers, and "Gara-gara Warisan" was tenth, with 279,300 viewers.