Rudy Habibie, the movie, starring by Rahadian Reza, has exceeded one million viewers.
The film has played since June 30, 2016 in all cinema network throughout Indonesia.
It was stated by the executive producer of the film, Manoj Punjabi, via his Instagram account, @manojpunjabimd, on Monday (11/07/2016).
“1.01 million viewers to date. Thanks Indonesia from our @rudyhabibie,” wrote Manoj, CEO of MD Pictures production house, which produced the film.
The film, also starring Chelsea Islan was not the only movies playing in the Lebaran holiday season.
There are a number of other domestic films are played simultaneously, namely Sabtu Bersama Bapak (Saturday with Dad), I Love You (ILY) from 38,000 Ft, Veil Traveler: Love Sparks in Korea, and Koala Kumal.
Some important public figures such as the president, the former president, governor, to other high-ranking officials of the country took part of watching together event. They are, among others, President Joko Widodo, former President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono and Jakarta Governor Basuki Tjahaja Purnama.
The film tells the youth Rudy Habibie Bacharuddin , the former of Indonesia president Jusuf (BJ) Habibie, who was called Rudy.
At that time, Rudy Habibie, played by Reza Rahadian, studying in Aachen, West Germany.
The film tells the Habibie’s initial interest in aircraft technology despite not like it.
Habibie also depicted the struggle for Indonesian aerospace industry for taking education in Europe until Habibie love story with a Polish woman.