In The First Semester Of 2023, Manoj Punjabi Books A New Record In Indonesian Film

Manoj Punjabi and Jurnal Player Risa (ist)

JAKARTA - MD Pictures and MD Entertainment Company set a new record at the end of the first half of 2023. The film Sewu Dino, which premiered on April 19, 2023, won 4,886,406 views in 49 days. Until now in June 2023, Sewu Dino is the latest MD work to make achievements as Indonesia's best-selling film in 2023. Manoj Punjabi as CEO & Founder of PT MD Pictures Tbk said the achievement was thanks to the appropriate, intuitive release strategy and careful attention to market tastes. "“KKN's success in Penari Village is a benchmark for us at MD in establishing a maximum release strategy for both films and series to the market, not only for quality work, but also for paying attention to supporting elements such as audience analysis, qualified promotions and comprehensive distribution on target,"” said Manoj Punjabi to reporters in the Setiabudi area, Kuningan, South Jakarta, Monday, June 19. Not only films, MD production houses also successfully released series that were broadcast on digital streaming services such as Disney+Hotstar, Prime Video, WeTV and iflix, as well as Telkomsel MAXstream. Serial ‘Induk Gajah’ di Prime Video, ‘Mozachiko’ di WeTV Indonesia, ‘Jurnal Risa’ di Disney+Hotstar serta ‘Princess And The Boss’ di Telkomsel MAXstream, mendapat atensi luar bias dari masyarakat Indonesia. The works produced by MD were watched by millions of people and topped the series charts with the most interest of the audience. Public enthusiasm in appreciating MD's work can be seen from the achievement of the number of MD movie and series viewers until the close of the second quarter of 2023. In the future, MD has also prepared a strategic formulation to release box office films and series that attract public attention. Some of the works that are ready to compete in Indonesian cinemas are Odd Even, Si Boy's Note, Java Chapter 1. Pocong Gundul and Layangan Putus The Movie. On June 15, 2023, MD Pictures also held a thanksgiving event welcoming the production period of two other big films entitled ‘ Do You See What I See, Horror Story #64 – First Love’ directed by Awi Suryadi, and ‘Jurnal Risa The Movie ’ directed by Rizal Mantovani. “ We believe, PT MD Pictures Tbk can make a positive contribution to the Indonesian entertainment industry and improve the quality standards of the film industry in Indonesia. In addition, we are optimistic that we can be side by side with foreign works ” concluded Manoj Punjabi.