Sri Asih

Sri Asih is an upcoming Indonesian superhero film written and directed by Upi Avianto. It is an adaptation of Indonesian classic comic book series Sri Asih by R. A. Kosasih. Pevita Pearce stars in the titular role.[1]

Sri Asih
Directed byUpi Avianto
Produced byBismarka Kurniawan
Wicky V. Olindo
Written byUpi Avianto
Joko Anwar
Based onSri Asih by R. A. Kosasih
StarringPevita Pearce
Raline Shah
Jefri Nichol
Randy Pangalila
Sophia Latjuba
Production
company
Bumilangit Studios
Screenplay Films
Distributed byBumilangit Studios
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

The second film in the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe following Gundala (2019), it was originally scheduled for a 2020 release but was delayed to 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[2] Avianto co-wrote the screenplay with Gundala's writer-director Joko Anwar who also serves as executive producer.

Cast
  • Pevita Pearce as Nani Wijaya/Sri Asih, a superhero who is the reincarnation of Dewi Sri. In the comic book series, Sri Asih is a martial arts expert with superhuman strength and ability to fly, Sri Asih inherits Triwikarma from Vishnu, which allows her to multiply and enlarge her body. Pearce made a brief appearance at the end of Gundala.
  • Raline Shah
  • Jefri Nichol
  • Randy Pangalila
  • Sophia Latjuba
  • Dimas Anggara
  • Ganindra Bimo

Production

The film began production in March 2020 with an original release date of November 2020.[3] However, it has since been delayed by the COVID-19 pandemic with production eventually starting in November instead.[3][4] Joko Anwar joined the project as co-writer with Avianto in addition to his role as the executive producer of the Volume 1 films in the Bumilangit Cinematic Universe.

In September 2020, Anwar confirmed that a Citra Award-winning actor will play the role of Sri Asih's villain in the film, although the name has still not been announced.[5]

Release

Sri Asih is expected to get a 2021 release date.[6]

References
  1. Liputan6.com (23 September 2019). "Mengapa Pevita Pearce Yang Dipilih Memerankan Sri Asih?". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  2. Fimela.com (14 May 2020). "Sri Asih Ditunda, Pevita Pearce Punya Waktu Lebih Lama Dalami Karakter". fimela.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  3. Media, Kompas Cyber. "Film Sri Asih yang Dibintangi Pevita Pearce Mulai Diproduksi Maret 2020". KOMPAS.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  4. "Film Sri Asih yang Dibintangi Pevita Pearce Mulai Diproduksi Maret 2020". www.kapanlagi.com. Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  5. Liputan6.com (23 September 2019). "Musuh Besar Sri Asih Diperankan Aktor Peraih Piala Citra?". liputan6.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2021.
  6. Antara. "Alasan Jadwal Tayang Film Sri Asih Diundur Jadi Tahun 2021". tirto.id (in Indonesian). Retrieved 31 January 2021.
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