Diana Dahlan (played by Umie Aida) is a protagonist in Dukun.
A controversial female shaman arrested for the ritual killing of a wealthy businessman. She possesses supernatural knowledge, revealing the protagonist's hidden family secrets. Her past locations conceal the bodies of former male clients and a mummified woman whose womb was forcibly removed. Accidentally kills the businessman while testing his magical invincibility. Sentenced to death, she waives her appeal and is executed. Her spirit later possesses Karim's daughter, transferring her shamanic powers. Karim (played by Faizal Hussein) appears in Dukun.
A public defender and single father in Kuala Lumpur. Struggling with his wife's past disappearance and his teenage daughter Nadia's current runaway status, he hires a former police officer to track Nadia down. He agrees to defend shaman Diana Dahlan in exchange for government assistance in locating his daughter. His skepticism shifts to belief when Diana accurately reveals his hidden family history. He ultimately discovers the tragic truth about his wife's fate after Diana's execution. Talib (played by Namron) appears in Dukun.
A police officer leading the investigation into Diana Dahlan's case. He discovers a pattern of missing wealthy men connected to her. After meeting former officer Daud, he learns about supernatural influences and temptation. Following Daud's murder, he deciphers a clue leading him and partner Shah to excavate Diana's former residences. They uncover hidden bodies of former clients and a mummified woman, eventually revealing the tragic identity of Karim's wife to him. Nadia (played by Elyana) appears in Dukun.
Karim's rebellious teenage daughter who runs away from home. After being apprehended and placed in a women's jail, she suffers from hysteria and supernatural possession in a hospital wing. Flashbacks reveal she was born through Diana's occult intervention. Following Diana's execution, Nadia's cell is visited by the executed shaman's spirit, resulting in her complete possession and transformation into the new female shaman. Danni (played by Hasnul Rahmat) appears in Dukun.
Diana Dahlan's loyal assistant and accomplice in her occult practices. He directly participates in the violent ritual that results in the death of Karim's wife by forcibly removing her womb. Later, he helps Diana brutally dismember the body of Datuk Jeffrey to dispose of the remains. His murder of former officer Daud escalates the supernatural tension and deepens the police investigation. Daud (played by Ramli Hassan) appears in Dukun.
A former police officer hired by Karim to track down his runaway daughter. He suspects supernatural interference is preventing their search and warns investigator Talib about occult temptations. Having previously investigated some of the missing wealthy men cases, he provides crucial clues before being murdered by Diana's assistant. His death directly leads Talib to uncover Diana's hidden past locations and bodies. Shah (played by Bront Palarae) appears in Dukun.
A police officer partnering with Talib on the Diana Dahlan investigation. He assists in interviewing former officer Daud and accompanies Talib to excavate the four locations where Diana previously lived. Together, they uncover hidden corpses of her former male clients and a mummified female victim, playing a key role in unraveling the supernatural murder case.
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Characters
Diana Dahlan
(played by Umie Aida) — protagonist
A controversial female shaman arrested for the ritual killing of a wealthy businessman. She possesses supernatural knowledge, revealing the protagonist's hidden family secrets. Her past locations conc...
Karim
(played by Faizal Hussein) — supporting
A public defender and single father in Kuala Lumpur. Struggling with his wife's past disappearance and his teenage daughter Nadia's current runaway status, he hires a former police officer to track Na...
Talib
(played by Namron) — supporting
A police officer leading the investigation into Diana Dahlan's case. He discovers a pattern of missing wealthy men connected to her. After meeting former officer Daud, he learns about supernatural inf...
Nadia
(played by Elyana) — supporting
Karim's rebellious teenage daughter who runs away from home. After being apprehended and placed in a women's jail, she suffers from hysteria and supernatural possession in a hospital wing. Flashbacks...
Danni
(played by Hasnul Rahmat) — supporting
Diana Dahlan's loyal assistant and accomplice in her occult practices. He directly participates in the violent ritual that results in the death of Karim's wife by forcibly removing her womb. Later, he...
Daud
(played by Ramli Hassan) — supporting
A former police officer hired by Karim to track down his runaway daughter. He suspects supernatural interference is preventing their search and warns investigator Talib about occult temptations. Havin...
Shah
(played by Bront Palarae) — supporting
A police officer partnering with Talib on the Diana Dahlan investigation. He assists in interviewing former officer Daud and accompanies Talib to excavate the four locations where Diana previously liv...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Danni is identified as Diana's assistant and accomplice. He participates in the ritual involving Karim's wife and helps Diana dismember Datuk Jeffrey'...
Talib → Shah
(Alliance Police Partners)
Talib and Shah investigate Diana's case together and excavate the four locations where Diana previously lived.
Story Analysis
A father's search for his missing daughter exposes an occult legacy that survives through possession and inherited violence.
