Rhoma Irama

Raden Haji Oma Irama (born December 11, 1946, in Tasikmalaya, West Java), known as Rhoma Irama, is an Indonesian dangdut musician, singer, songwriter, and actor. Starting from the late 1960's, he began his musical career as Oma Irama as a part of the pop band Orkes Melayu Purnama, pioneering several dangdut music elements. He then formed his band Soneta Group, achieving multitudes of musical successes with groundbreaking dangdut style which incorporates Western, Malay, and Bollywood influences. From the late 1970s, he began transforming into more Islamic-oriented style, commanding the religiously pious popular music culture. During the height of his stardom in the 1970s, he was dubbed "Raja Dangdut" ("the King of Dangdut") with his Soneta Group.

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Satria Bergitar (1984)

In a neverland, King Wasit Aron organises forces to reclaim his throne that was seized by Abu Garin. The greedy Abu Garin is not satisfied, as he still wants to marry Wasit's daughter, Tirza, and get Wasit’s sacred stone. The battle between their two forces ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nurhadie Irawan
CAST:  W.D. Mochtar  •  Soultan Saladin  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Rhoma Irama

In a neverland, King Wasit Aron organises forces to reclaim his throne that was seized by Abu Garin. The greedy Abu Garin is not satisfied, as he still wants to marry Wasit's daughter, Tirza, and get Wasit’s sacred stone. The battle between their two forces ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Nurhadie Irawan
CAST:  W.D. Mochtar  •  Soultan Saladin  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Rhoma Irama

Dawai 2 Asmara (2010)

Ridho, who is studying overseas, is called home by his father, Rhoma Irama, to continue his struggle of giving "a new style" to Dangdut music. But Ridho is undecided about going back to Thufa, his love from junior high school or to stay with his new love, Haura, an ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Asep Kusdinar  •  Endri Pelita
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ridho Rhoma  •  Cathy Sharon  •  Delon Thamrin

Ridho, who is studying overseas, is called home by his father, Rhoma Irama, to continue his struggle of giving "a new style" to Dangdut music. But Ridho is undecided about going back to Thufa, his love from junior high school or to stay with his new love, Haura, an ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Asep Kusdinar  •  Endri Pelita
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ridho Rhoma  •  Cathy Sharon  •  Delon Thamrin

Nada dan Dakwah (1991)

The people of Pandanwangi village are upset at news that their land will be appropriated by a large conglomerate. Conflict over the land emerges and escalates between the villagers and representatives of the conglomerate. The villagers have come to view the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chaerul Umam
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  W.D. Mochtar  •  Fuad Alkhar  •  Nani Widjaja

The people of Pandanwangi village are upset at news that their land will be appropriated by a large conglomerate. Conflict over the land emerges and escalates between the villagers and representatives of the conglomerate. The villagers have come to view the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Chaerul Umam
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  W.D. Mochtar  •  Fuad Alkhar  •  Nani Widjaja

Berkelana (1978)

Rhoma’s father, Subrata, a businessman living in Bandung, expects his son to be an Economics graduate. Rhoma instead pursues his love of music, which is considered lowly by his father. This often causes conflict between them and Rhoma is finally thrown out of the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yung Indradjaya
CAST:  Ade Irawan  •  Rachmat Hidayat  •  Sukarno M. Noor  •  Rhoma Irama

Rhoma’s father, Subrata, a businessman living in Bandung, expects his son to be an Economics graduate. Rhoma instead pursues his love of music, which is considered lowly by his father. This often causes conflict between them and Rhoma is finally thrown out of the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yung Indradjaya
CAST:  Ade Irawan  •  Rachmat Hidayat  •  Sukarno M. Noor  •  Rhoma Irama

Berkelana II (1978)

Rhoma, aka Budi, a vagabond again, is hit by a motorcyclist on a rainy day. Budi is taken back by friends and treated. Meanwhile, Ani finally finds the sick Budi. They then meet often causing Surya to become suspicious and he finally catches them together at Budi’s ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yung Indradjaya
CAST:  Rachmat Hidayat  •  Rhoma Irama  •  Yati Octavia  •  Chitra Dewi

Rhoma, aka Budi, a vagabond again, is hit by a motorcyclist on a rainy day. Budi is taken back by friends and treated. Meanwhile, Ani finally finds the sick Budi. They then meet often causing Surya to become suspicious and he finally catches them together at Budi’s ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yung Indradjaya
CAST:  Rachmat Hidayat  •  Rhoma Irama  •  Yati Octavia  •  Chitra Dewi

Jaka swara (1990)

Jaka Swara witnesses the slaughter of his parents by John Da Costa’s gang, a Portuguese who still controls a remote area. Jaka Swara painstakingly learns martial arts to seek revenge. When Fatma, is held captive by Da Costa, it spurs Jaka into action. Rhoma Irama’s ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lilik Sudjio
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Camelia Malik  •  Piet Pagau  •  Gino Makasutji

Jaka Swara witnesses the slaughter of his parents by John Da Costa’s gang, a Portuguese who still controls a remote area. Jaka Swara painstakingly learns martial arts to seek revenge. When Fatma, is held captive by Da Costa, it spurs Jaka into action. Rhoma Irama’s ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lilik Sudjio
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Camelia Malik  •  Piet Pagau  •  Gino Makasutji

Oma Irama Penasaran (1976)

A dangdut singer, Oma, is dating Ani, the daughter of a plantation owner. But the girl's father tries to stop their relationship. Then Oma leaves for Jakarta and finally he becomes a major hit. Meanwhile, Ani runs away from home and her parents are worried but the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  A. Harris
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Yati Octavia  •  Abdul Hamid Arief  •  Aminah Cendrakasih

A dangdut singer, Oma, is dating Ani, the daughter of a plantation owner. But the girl's father tries to stop their relationship. Then Oma leaves for Jakarta and finally he becomes a major hit. Meanwhile, Ani runs away from home and her parents are worried but the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  A. Harris
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Yati Octavia  •  Abdul Hamid Arief  •  Aminah Cendrakasih

Darah Muda (1977)

Rhoma and Ricky not only have a different taste in music but also differ in the way they live. Rhoma tries to promote Dangdut music and has a religious life, while Ricky likes rock and has a reckless and free lifestyle. Ricky, who is also a good boxer, joins the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maman Firmansyah
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Yati Octavia  •  Ucok Aka Harahap

Rhoma and Ricky not only have a different taste in music but also differ in the way they live. Rhoma tries to promote Dangdut music and has a religious life, while Ricky likes rock and has a reckless and free lifestyle. Ricky, who is also a good boxer, joins the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maman Firmansyah
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Yati Octavia  •  Ucok Aka Harahap

Bunga Desa (1988)

Rhoma tries to pull Ratna out of her dark life. Ratna’s pimp opposes the attempt. In a fight, Ratna is stabbed with a knife. Rhoma is shaken and advised to go to the village to rest. There, he falls in love with Sumi, the village beauty. Misfortune also falls on ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  A. Rachman
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ida Iasha  •  Marissa Hosbach  •  Jaja Mihardja

Rhoma tries to pull Ratna out of her dark life. Ratna’s pimp opposes the attempt. In a fight, Ratna is stabbed with a knife. Rhoma is shaken and advised to go to the village to rest. There, he falls in love with Sumi, the village beauty. Misfortune also falls on ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  A. Rachman
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ida Iasha  •  Marissa Hosbach  •  Jaja Mihardja

Gitar Tua Oma Irama (1977)

The wedding plans of Oma and Ani are shattered due to the presence of Ir. Dana in the plantation where Ani’s father works. As her father is ambitious and wants a higher position, he wants Dana to become Ani’s husband. Ani works in the plantation as a secretary and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maman Firmansyah
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Yati Octavia  •  Kelly Kalyubi  •  Shanty Pawaka

The wedding plans of Oma and Ani are shattered due to the presence of Ir. Dana in the plantation where Ani’s father works. As her father is ambitious and wants a higher position, he wants Dana to become Ani’s husband. Ani works in the plantation as a secretary and ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maman Firmansyah
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Yati Octavia  •  Kelly Kalyubi  •  Shanty Pawaka

Raja Dangdut (1978)

Even though he has become successful with many fans, Rhoma remains modest, is still religious and listens to his parents. But Ida, a fan of his, has been sending more than 100 letters to him. Rhoma sympathises with her and falls in love. Meanwhile, Ida’s mother is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maman Firmansyah
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ida Royani  •  Netty Herawaty  •  Naniek Nurcahyani

Even though he has become successful with many fans, Rhoma remains modest, is still religious and listens to his parents. But Ida, a fan of his, has been sending more than 100 letters to him. Rhoma sympathises with her and falls in love. Meanwhile, Ida’s mother is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maman Firmansyah
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ida Royani  •  Netty Herawaty  •  Naniek Nurcahyani

Begadang (1978)

There is a street food stall in a village where unemployed men hang around, singing and gambling. Ani’s parents and Heri’s father, a judge, are angered by the gambling. But Rhoma, son of a poor widow, often sings his self-composed songs there, as he is still ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maman Firmansyah
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Yati Octavia  •  Billy Argo  •  Chitra Dewi

There is a street food stall in a village where unemployed men hang around, singing and gambling. Ani’s parents and Heri’s father, a judge, are angered by the gambling. But Rhoma, son of a poor widow, often sings his self-composed songs there, as he is still ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maman Firmansyah
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Yati Octavia  •  Billy Argo  •  Chitra Dewi

Camelia (1979)

Rhoma finds Camelia, a desperate girl attempting suicide, as she can no longer bear the physical and emotional torture from her stepmother, Joice, who accuses her of stealing a diamond. After being saved, she becomes good friends with Rhoma. Rhoma invites her to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yung Indradjaya
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Joice Erna  •  Marlia Hardi

Rhoma finds Camelia, a desperate girl attempting suicide, as she can no longer bear the physical and emotional torture from her stepmother, Joice, who accuses her of stealing a diamond. After being saved, she becomes good friends with Rhoma. Rhoma invites her to ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yung Indradjaya
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Joice Erna  •  Marlia Hardi

Cinta Segi Tiga (1979)

Rhoma is a successful musician, while his elder brother, Dendy, is a successful engineer. Then Rhoma starts a relationship with Rika, the daughter of Alwi, who is the best friend of Rhoma’s father, Hadi. One day, Hadi comes to ask Alwi for Rika’s hand in marriage. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yung Indradjaya
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  El Manik  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Alwi AS

Rhoma is a successful musician, while his elder brother, Dendy, is a successful engineer. Then Rhoma starts a relationship with Rika, the daughter of Alwi, who is the best friend of Rhoma’s father, Hadi. One day, Hadi comes to ask Alwi for Rika’s hand in marriage. ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Yung Indradjaya
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  El Manik  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Alwi AS

Perjuangan dan Doa (1980)

Rhoma Irama and his Soneta Group visit various regions to preach religion. He receives both warm welcomes and accusations of commercialising religion. This challenge becomes Rhoma’s struggle. He tries to persuade his fellow professionals to avoid drinking and women ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maman Firmansyah
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Chitra Dewi  •  W.D. Mochtar

Rhoma Irama and his Soneta Group visit various regions to preach religion. He receives both warm welcomes and accusations of commercialising religion. This challenge becomes Rhoma’s struggle. He tries to persuade his fellow professionals to avoid drinking and women ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maman Firmansyah
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Chitra Dewi  •  W.D. Mochtar

Melodi Cinta Rhoma Irama (1980)

If there is a typical Rhoma Irama formula, it’s a film with a love story, fights, six dangdut songs written by him and also a religious sermon.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Muchlis Raya
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Soultan Saladin  •  Eddy Wardy

If there is a typical Rhoma Irama formula, it’s a film with a love story, fights, six dangdut songs written by him and also a religious sermon.  (more)

DIRECTION:  Muchlis Raya
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Soultan Saladin  •  Eddy Wardy

Badai di Awal Bahagia (1981)

While driving his car, Rhoma sees some car robbers in action. He notifies the police through radio and directly confronts the robbers. Shortly after, the police arrive and arrest the robbers. As a result, Rhoma and his wife are persecuted. Their son, Dedi, is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Muchlis Raya
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Dessy Linasari  •  Muni Cader

While driving his car, Rhoma sees some car robbers in action. He notifies the police through radio and directly confronts the robbers. Shortly after, the police arrive and arrest the robbers. As a result, Rhoma and his wife are persecuted. Their son, Dedi, is ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Muchlis Raya
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Dessy Linasari  •  Muni Cader

Pengorbanan (1982)

Rhoma and Rika have a steady relationship. But it is hard for Rika to refuse her father’s request for her to study abroad. Rika and her best friend, Ani, both hide each other’s respective boyfriends as Ani had a bad relationship experience in the past. On Ani’s ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maman Firmansyah
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Yati Octavia  •  Abdul Hamid Arief

Rhoma and Rika have a steady relationship. But it is hard for Rika to refuse her father’s request for her to study abroad. Rika and her best friend, Ani, both hide each other’s respective boyfriends as Ani had a bad relationship experience in the past. On Ani’s ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maman Firmansyah
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Yati Octavia  •  Abdul Hamid Arief

Cinta Kembar (1984)

The major success achieved by dangdut musician, Rhoma Irama, makes his siblings, Deddy and Herry, want to follow their brother’s footsteps. Coincidentally, the two brothers have twin girlfriends, Ela and Eli. The love of the two couples is so deep that when the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lilik Sudjio
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Lulu Erfan  •  Herry Irama  •  Lili Erfan

The major success achieved by dangdut musician, Rhoma Irama, makes his siblings, Deddy and Herry, want to follow their brother’s footsteps. Coincidentally, the two brothers have twin girlfriends, Ela and Eli. The love of the two couples is so deep that when the ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Lilik Sudjio
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Lulu Erfan  •  Herry Irama  •  Lili Erfan

Pengabdian (1984)

Rhoma is too preoccupied with his music, which makes his wife, Ani, feel neglected. Then Ani falls ill and suffers from blindness. Concerned for his wife’s condition, Rhoma leaves his music and starts to look after livestock in the village instead. Pursuing a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maman Firmansyah
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Chintami Atmanegara  •  Mieke Wijaya

Rhoma is too preoccupied with his music, which makes his wife, Ani, feel neglected. Then Ani falls ill and suffers from blindness. Concerned for his wife’s condition, Rhoma leaves his music and starts to look after livestock in the village instead. Pursuing a ...  (more)

DIRECTION:  Maman Firmansyah
CAST:  Rhoma Irama  •  Ricca Rachim  •  Chintami Atmanegara  •  Mieke Wijaya
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