Actors discuss challenges of filming Munafik Indonesia

Actors Donny Damara and Dimas Aditya have shared insights regarding the production challenges of the Indonesian version of the horror film ‘Munafik’. During a fan meeting in Yogyakarta on August 15, 2026, the actors discussed the difficulties of portraying characters in this religious-themed horror production.

Donny Damara highlighted a particularly unsettling experience involving the use of ancient Javanese mantras. He noted that reciting these incantations for scenes involving the summoning of demons and devils was a significant challenge, especially upon discovering that the ancient texts held actual meanings. Damara also spoke about the professional difficulty of transforming his persona to suit the film's requirements.