Rano Karno

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Characters played by Rano Karno

Doel — The End of Doel's Love Story (2020)

Poor but kind-hearted young man navigating love and life in Jakarta.

Doel — Si Doel the Movie (2018)

A central figure in the family drama whose story follows his complicated love life and his journey to pursue Sarah in the Netherlands.

Benny — Pelajaran Cinta (1979)

Benny is one of three high-school friends studying in Yogyakarta, originally from outside the city. He is known for pursuing women and treating life's problems lightly. He brings his friends to a prostitute and secretly gets Indri into his boarding-room; after he returns to Jakarta, Indri worries she may be pregnant. She ultimately remains with him.

Babe/Sabeni — Benyamin the Troublemaker 2 (2020)

Dual identity character central to the plot, navigating complex social and personal dynamics.

Babe — Benyamin the Troublemaker (2018)

Supporting character with ties to main conflict, adding depth and comedic interactions.

Babeh Makmur — Srimulat: Hil Yang Mustahal – Babak Pertama (2022)

Wealthy local figure, appears in minor business or social scenes.

Si Doel — Si Doel the Movie 2 (2019)

Elderly version of Doel, wise patriarch reflecting on his life journey.

Nick — Arini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat) (1988)

A young man who falls in love with Arini and struggles to sustain their marriage despite family opposition, jealousy, and personal mistakes.

Mugeni — Metropolitan Virgin (1991)

Mugeni is Nurlela’s older brother. His superior, Murtado, asks him to find a marriage partner who resembles Nurlela, giving Mugeni a role in the story’s matchmaking plot. His connection to the central character is both familial and practical, as he acts on his boss’s request concerning her.

Nick — Arini (There are Still Trains Passing By) (1987)

Nick is a student Arini meets after she leaves for the U.S. He wants to escape his conservative and troubled family, and he genuinely loves Arini. Their relationship is complicated because Arini remains involved in matters connected to Helmi, her former husband.

Ayah Aghnia — Cinta Subuh (2022)

Ayah Aghnia is Aghnia's father, whose approval matters when Dodi approaches her with marriage in mind. After learning that Dodi tried to wake Angga and honestly admitted missing the mosque prayer as a result, he gives his blessing. His decision recognizes Dodi's sincerity and allows the courtship to proceed with family approval.

Career Overview

Rano Karno has 70 screen credits in a career dating back to 1971. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently Si Doel The Movie - Collection with 3 titles. Signature works include Pelangi Tanpa Warna, The End of Doel's Love Story, Si Doel the Movie. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For
Acting
Gender
male
Known Credits
70
Birth Date
1960-10-08
Birth Place
Jakarta, Indonesia

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Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q517317), public domain (CC0).