‘Drishyam’ Indonesian Remake Stars Real-Life Couple Vino G. Bastian, Marsha Timothy as Rivals (EXCLUSIVE)

Naman Ramachandran· May 21, 2026 · 6:12 AM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 34 views

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The Indonesian remake of the Malayalam thriller 'Drishyam' features real-life couple Vino G. Bastian and Marsha Timothy as rivals. Directed by Danial Rifki, the film is set to release in theaters on August 20. This adaptation marks the first time a Malayalam film has been remade in Indonesian.

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▪Vino G. Bastian and Marsha Timothy star as on-screen rivals in the Indonesian adaptation of 'Drishyam'.
▪The film is titled 'Ayah, Aku Mau Cerita...' which translates to 'Dad, I Want to Tell You...'.
▪Danial Rifki, known for his work on 'Dendam Malam Kelam', directs this adaptation.
▪The original 'Drishyam' has been remade in four Indian languages and has crossed into international markets.
▪Producer Antony Perumbavoor expressed pride in the film's adaptation into Indonesian.

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Home Film Markets & Festivals May 20, 2026 11:12pm PT ‘Drishyam’ Indonesian Remake Stars Real-Life Couple Vino G. Bastian, Marsha Timothy as Rivals (EXCLUSIVE) By Naman Ramachandran Plus Icon Naman Ramachandran Latest Grief Doc ‘The Last Note’ Acquired by HG Distribution as Fusee Launches Three-Doc Slate at Cannes Film Market (EXCLUSIVE) 16 minutes ago ‘Mahaprabhu Jagannath’ Animated Feature to Launch Ele Animations’ ‘Sanatan Universe’ (EXCLUSIVE) 3 hours ago Jeethu Joseph on ‘Drishyam 3,’ the Fear Factor and the Thriller Label 3 hours ago See All Falcon Pictures Real-life couple Vino G. Bastian and Marsha Timothy star as on-screen rivals in “Ayah, Aku Mau Cerita…,” Falcon Pictures’ Indonesian-language adaptation of the Malayalam thriller “Drishyam,” set to open in theaters Aug. 20.

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