Indonesian Hit ‘Jumbo’ Team Reunites for Live-Action Adaptation ‘Na Willa’ (EXCLUSIVE)

The creative team behind “Jumbo,” Indonesia’s highest-grossing film of all time, is reuniting for another family-oriented project.

Visinema Studios is producing a live-action adaptation of “Na Willa,” based on the children’s novel by Reda Gaudiamo. The project marks the second collaboration for director-writer Ryan Adriandhy, producer Anggia Kharisma and producer Novia Puspa Sari, who previously worked together on “Jumbo.”

Set in 1960s Surabaya, “Na Willa” centers on an imaginative young girl navigating everyday life in Indonesia. The studio describes the film as a heartfelt story celebrating childhood and Indonesian family life.

The project represents Adriandhy’s live-action feature debut following his work directing and writing “Jumbo.” Newcomer Luisa Adreena will star in the title role, alongside Irma Rihi (“Women from Rote Island”) and Junior Liem.

“’Na Willa’ goes beyond simply adapting a story, it carries forward the spirit that made ‘Jumbo’ so special,” said Herry Salim, group president of Visinema and CEO of Visinema Studios. “With ‘Na Willa,’ our goal is to deliver a film that not only moves people but also offers a rich visual and emotional experience — one that truly delights from start to finish.”

“I fell in love with ‘Na Willa; the moment I read the novel, its honesty and simplicity were extraordinary,” Adriandhy said. “For years, I’ve imagined how the ‘Na Willa’ world could come alive on screen and the way a child sees life.”

Author Gaudiamo added: “I know ‘Na Willa’ is in the right hands of those who truly love her, and I can feel that warmth in every detail.”

The film is currently in production for a 2026 release in Indonesia.

Visinema Studios has had a banner year following the success of “Jumbo,” which became both the most-watched Indonesian film and the highest-grossing Southeast Asian animated film of all time. The company has also expanded into international co-productions, including “Panggil Aku Ayah” (Call Me Dad) with CJ ENM, adapted from the Korean box office hit “Pawn.” The studio recently collaborated with Pinkfong on a special episode of puppet series “Domikado.“