Comedy Buddy () is a 2025 comedy drama film directed by Aco Tenriyagelli in his directorial debut. It was written by Tenriyagelli and Indriani Agustina. The film stars Rachel Amanda as Tawa, an aspiring stand-up comedian.
The film had its world premiere as the closing film of the 20th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on 6 December 2025. It was theatrically released in Indonesia on 8 January 2026.
Premise Tawa, a rising stand-up comedian, rose to fame by turning her traumatic childhood and the reputation of her estranged father, senior comedian Keset, into stand-up material.
Cast Rachel Amanda as Tawa Teuku Rifnu Wikana as Keset, Tawa's absent father Marissa Anita as Cantik, Tawa's mother Arif Brata as Rais "Nasi" Gilang Bhaskara as Fachri Bintang Emon as Iyas Enzy Storia as Adin Abdel Achrian as Santos Mang Saswi as Japon Nazyra C. Noer as Anggun
Cameo appearances Pandji Pragiwaksono as himself Tara Basro and Ken Danuja as Viraling customers
Production In October 2025, it was reported that Aco Tenriyagelli would release his feature-length directorial debut film. Tenriyagelli stated that the concept for Comedy Buddy originated from his personal experience of using humor as a coping mechanism for trauma. He identified similar patterns and traits among his peers in the stand-up comedy community.
Release Comedy Buddy had its world premiere as the closing film of the 20th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on 6 December 2025. It was released in Indonesian theatres on 8 January 2026. The film garnered 24,614 admissions on its opening day and concluded its theatrical run with a total of 91,772 admissions. Netflix acquired the film's distribution rights, releasing it on 21 May 2026.
References
External links