Medan again became the inspiration for a new feature film titled "Macam Betool Aja". The film, which was made by the production house Tunas Citrasinema Kreatif (TCK), recently held a Gala Premiere at Cinema XXI Epicentrum, Kuningan, Jakarta on January 28.
This romantic comedy film is scheduled to be released simultaneously in cinemas across Indonesia on February 12, 2026, a perfect momentum to welcome and celebrate Valentine's Day.
According to TCK's Executive Producer, Cing Kyatt, the film is inspired by the reality of today's young people who struggle to build dreams from scratch as freelancers.
"We want to present a film that is close to the reality of today's young people, especially creative freelancers who struggle to pioneer careers, but still have room for love and friendship. Betool Aja is our offering to creative fighters in Indonesia," said Cing Kyatt in the Kuningan area, South Jakarta, Wednesday (28/1).
Macam Betool Aja is starring Michelle Ziudith, Oki Rengga, Adi Sudirja, Lolox, and Andri Mashadi.
"I as someone born in Medan feel proud. Usually there are a lot of films that are 'very Medan' but the talents involved are not entirely Medan people. Well, in the film Macam Betool Aja, who is not a Medan person is only Igor (Andri Mashadi)," said the actress born on January 20, 1995.
Another thing that makes Michelle Ziudith enthusiastic is the number of filmmakers from Medan who are involved in this production. "I'm really happy because this film not only carries the theme and location in Medan, but we also involve many filmmakers from Medan City," he said.
In broad strokes, Macam Betool Aja tells the story of the dynamic world of freelance Event Organizer (EO), which is full of challenges, wrapped in the conflict of wedding sabotage and an old love story that has not ended.
This film is expected to be a spectacle that is relevant to the lives of young Indonesian generations, as well as presenting a light story that is entertaining ahead of Valentine's Day 2026. After the Gala Premiere in Jakarta, a similar event will also be held at Deli Park Mall, Medan on February 5, 2026.
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