Ryan Adriandhy’s animated film, Jumbo, achieved significant success by winning the 2025 Citra Award for Best Feature-Length Animated Film at the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI). This success marked a significant milestone for the Indonesian animation industry, especially as Jumbo reached over 10 million moviegoers a previously unimaginable achievement for a local animated film.
In the 2025 FFI competition, Jumbo competed against two other animated films: Panji Tengkorak by Daryl Wilson and Warkop DKI Kartun, directed by Rako Prijanto and Daryl Wilson. This victory demonstrates that Indonesian animation is increasingly valued and capable of competing on the national stage.
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Jumbo’s Victory Expands Indonesian Animation Celebration
In his remarks at the Jakarta Theater, Taman Ismail Marzuki, Ryan Adriandhy expressed his gratitude and pride for Jumbo’s achievement. He emphasized that the award was not just a personal triumph, but an important step towards increasing public appreciation and appreciation for animated films.
According to Ryan, Jumbo is expected to foster empathy and provide a broader emotional experience for audiences. He also appreciated the presence of several other animated films participating in this year’s FFI, such as Warkop DKI Kartun and Panji Tengkorak.
Ryan also paid tribute to the 420 creators involved in the edisibet production of Jumbo over the years. In a touching moment, Ryan also dedicated his win to his late mother and his family, who have provided continuous support throughout the creative process.
The Long Process and Dedication of the Jumbo Crew During Six Years of Production
Visinema Studios producer Anggia Kharisma revealed that the production of Jumbo took six years, filled with challenges and a long journey. However, thanks to the hard work of the entire team, the film was finally delivered with quality visuals and a story that touched the hearts of millions of viewers.
Anggia hopes that the success of “Jumbo” will bring positive energy to the development of Indonesian animation. “This is a work for our children, and I hope the goodness from this film continues to flow,” she said.
Apart from winning the main award, Jumbo also received several other prestigious nominations, such as:
- Best Feature Film
- Best Director
- Best Original Screenplay
- Best Music Director
- Best Theme Song
Breaking a New Record: Jumbo Becomes the Highest-Grossing Indonesian Film of All Time
Jumbo’s achievements don’t stop at the FFI award. This Visinema Studios production is now officially the highest-grossing Indonesian film of all time, reaching 10 million viewers in just 60 days of release.
This achievement surpasses the previous record, set by the film KKN di Desa Penari (KKN di Desa Penari) (2022), which took over 90 days to reach the same number of viewers. This success demonstrates the immense potential of Indonesian animated films and their ability to capture a broad audience.
Jumbo’s success also confirms that animation is not just a genre for children, but rather a form of art that can reach a wide audience.
