The Citra Award for Best Actor (Indonesian: ) is an award given at the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI) to Indonesian actors for their achievements in leading roles. The Citra Awards, described by Screen International as "Indonesia's equivalent to the Oscars", are the country's most prestigious film awards and are intended to recognize achievements in films as well as to draw public interest to the film industry.
Ringgo Agus Rahman is the most recent winner for his performances in Falling in Love Like in Movies and Pawn at the 2024 and 2025 ceremonies, respectively. He became the second actor to win the award two years in a row, a distinction previously achieved by Deddy Mizwar in 1986 and 1987.
History The Citra Awards, then known as the Indonesian Film Festival Awards, were first given in 1955 to two winners without a nomination process: AN Alcaff (Lewat Djam Malam) and A. Hadi (Tarmina). The two-way tie, also found in the Best Film and Best Actress categories, was controversial as film critics considered Lewat Djam Malam the superior film, leading to allegations that Djamaluddin Malik had bought Tarmina prize. Succeeding festivals were held in 1960 and 1967 and annually since 1973.
There were no Citra Awards given between 1993 and 2003 due to sharp decline in domestic film production. It was reinstated as an annual event in 2004 after receiving funds from the Indonesian government.
Reza Rahadian is the most decorated actor with 4 awards out of 14 nominations, followed by Deddy Mizwar (3 wins out of 11 nominations) and Sukarno M. Noor (3 wins out of 3 nominations). Mizwar also holds the distinction of winning Best Actor for playing the same character twice: for Nagabonar in 1987 and its sequel 20 years later Nagabonar Jadi 2 in 2007. Ray Sahetapy received six nominations between 1984 and 1990 (except 1987), but did not win any. Rahadian also holds the distinction of receiving multiple nominations in the same year a record four-time in 2010, 2015, 2016, and 2020.
Four actors—Mizwar, Rahadian, Nicholas Saputra, and Zainal Abidin—have received multiple nominations in a single year. All four won the award in the year they had double nominations, except for Rahadian's second (in 2015) and third (2020) double nominations, where he lost to Deddy Sutomo and Gunawan Maryanto respectively. Two films—Nagabonar Jadi 2 and Warkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss! Part 1—earned two lead actors nominations in 2007 and 2016 respectively. Only the former went on to win the award.
At the 1980 ceremony, no Best Actor award was given as the jury panel felt none of the nominated performances that year deserved to win.
Nominations and awards
Winners are highlighted in blue and listed in bold.
1950s Year Recipient Film Ref 1955(1st)A. Hadi TIETarminaA. N. Alcaff TIELewat Djam Malam 1956NOT HELD 1957NOT HELD 1958NOT HELD 1959NOT HELD
1960s
Year Recipient Film Ref 1960(2nd)Sukarno M. NoorAnakku Sajang 1961NOT HELD 1962NOT HELD 1963NOT HELD 1964NOT HELD 1965NOT HELD 1966NOT HELD 1967(3rd)Sukarno M. Noor (2)Dibalik Tjahaja Gemerlapan 1968NOT HELD 1969NOT HELD
1970s Year Recipient Film Ref 1970NOT HELD 1971NOT HELD 1972NOT HELD 1973(4th)Benyamin SuebIntan Berduri 1974(5th)Mang UdelSi MamadKusno Sudjarwadi Rio Anakku 1975(6th)Slamet RahardjoRanjang Pengantin 1976(7th)Ratno TimoerCinta 1977(8th)Benyamin Sueb (2)Si Doel Anak Modern 1978(9th)Kaharuddin SyahLetnan Harahap 1979(10th)Sukarno M. Noor (3)Kemelut HidupEl ManikGara-Gara Istri MudaMaruli SitompulNovember 1828Parto TegalPulau Cinta
1980s Year Recipient Film Ref 1980(11th)Deddy HariadiSi PincangNo winnerFachrul RoziHarmonikakuRyan HidayatAnna MariaW. D. MochtarYuyun Pasien Rumah Sakit JiwaZainal AbidinSi Pincang 1981(12th)Maruli SitompulLaki-laki dari NusakambanganAdi KurdiBukan Istri PilihanDian HasryUsia 18 1982(13th)Zainal AbidinPutri Seorang JendralDeddy MizwarBukan Impian SemusimPitrajaya BurnamaNila di Gaun PutihRachmat HidayatTali Merah PerkawinanS. BagioSang GuruZainal AbidinMawar Jingga 1983(14th)Slamet Rahardjo (2)Di Balik KelambuEl ManikTitian Serambut Dibelah TujuhRoy MartenTapak-Tapak Kaki Wolter MonginsidiW. D. MochtarRoro Mendut 1984(15th)El ManikBudak NafsuAmoroso KatamsiPengkhianatan G30S/PKIDeddy MizwarSunan KalijagaRano KarnoYangRay SahetapyPonirah Terpidana 1985(16th)Alex KomangDoea Tanda MataDeddy MizwarSaat-Saat Kau Berbaring di DadakuRano KarnoRanjau-Ranjau CintaRay SahetapyKerikil-Kerikil TajamZainal AbidinKembang Kertas 1986(17th)Deddy MizwarArie HanggaraDeddy MizwarKejarlah Daku Kau KutangkapMathias MuchusBeri Aku WaktuRay SahetapyOpera Jakarta 1987(18th)Deddy Mizwar (2)NagabonarCok SimbaraPenyesalan Seumur HidupEl ManikBiarkan Bulan ItuRano KarnoArini (Masih Ada Kereta yang Akan Lewat)Slamet RahardjoKodrat 1988(19th)Mathias MuchusIstana KecantikanDeddy MizwarAyahkuRay SahetapyTatkala Mimpi BerakhirPitrajaya BurnamaTjoet Nja' Dhien 1989(20th)Rachmat HidayatPacar Ketinggalan KeretaEeng SaptahadiSemua Sayang KamuMang UdelSi BadungRano KarnoArini II (Biarkan Kereta Api Itu Lewat)Ray SahetapyNoesa Penida (Pelangi Kasih Pandansari)
1990s Year Recipient Film Ref 1990(21st)Rano KarnoTaksiDeddy Mizwar2 dari 3 Laki-LakiDidi PetetJoe Turun ke DesaRay SahetapyJangan Bilang Siapa-siapaSophan SophiaanSesaat dalam Pelukan 1991(22nd)Tio PakusadewoLagu untuk SeruniDidi PetetBoneka dari IndianaMathias MuchusCintaku di Way KambasRachmat HidayatPotret 1992(23rd)Jamal MirdadRamadhan dan RamonaCok SimbaraPlong (Naik Daun)Rano KarnoKuberikan SegalanyaRhoma IramaNada dan Dakwah 1993NOT HELD 1994NOT HELD 1995NOT HELD 1996NOT HELD 1997NOT HELD 1998NOT HELD 1999NOT HELD
2000s Year Recipient Film Ref 2000NOT HELD 2001NOT HELD 2002NOT HELD 2003NOT HELD 2004(24th)Tora SudiroArisan!Derby RomeroPetualangan SherinaNicholas SaputraAda Apa dengan Cinta?Tosan WiryawanMarsinah: Cry JusticeWinky WiryawanMengejar Matahari 2005(25th)Nicholas SaputraGieBucek DeppBrowniesDeddy MizwarKetikaMike MuliadroDetik TerakhirNicholas SaputraJanji Joni 2006(26th)Albert FakdawerDenias, Senandung di Atas AwanAries BudimanGarasiDwi SasonoMendadak DangdutRamon Y. TungkaEkskulRinggo Agus RahmanJomblo 2007(27th)Deddy Mizwar (3)Nagabonar Jadi 2Dwi SasonoMengejar Mas-MasFachri AlbarKalaRinggo Agus RahmanGet MarriedTora SudiroNagabonar Jadi 2 2008(28th)Vino G. BastianRadit & JaniAming SugandhiDoa yang MengancamDonny AlamsyahFiksi.Nicholas Saputra3 Doa 3 CintaYama CarlosMay 2009(29th)Tio Pakusadewo (2)IdentitasEmir MahiraGaruda di DadakuReza RahadianEmak Ingin Naik HajiVino G. BastianSerigala TerakhirYama CarlosRuma Maida
2010s Year Recipient Film Ref 2010(30th)Reza Rahadian3 Hati Dua Dunia Satu CintaEdo BorneI Know What You Did on FacebookOka AntaraHari Untuk AmandaReza RahadianAlangkah LucunyaLukman SardiRed Cobex 2011(31st)Emir MahiraRumah Tanpa JendelaAlex KomangSurat Kecil untuk TuhanFerdy TaherMasih Bukan Cinta BiasaOka AntaraSang PenariTio PakusadewoTebus 2012(32nd)Donny DamaraLovely ManEmir MahiraGaruda di Dadaku 2Muhammad SyihabCita-Citaku Setinggi TanahReza RahadianTest Pack: You're My BabyTio PakusadewoRayya, Cahaya Di Atas Cahaya 2013(33rd)Reza Rahadian (2)Habibie & AinunAbimana AryasatyaBelengguIkranagaraSang KiaiJoe TaslimLa TahzanLukman SardiRectoverso 2014(34th)Chicco JerikhoLights from the East: I Am MalukuVino G. Bastian3 Nafas LikasAbimana AryasatyaHaji BackpackerHerjunot AliTenggelamnya Kapal van der WijckArio BayuSoekarno 2015(35th)Deddy SutomoMencari HilalReza RahadianKapan Kawin?Reza RahadianGuru Bangsa: TjokroaminotoRio DewantoLove and FaithVino G. BastianToba Dreams 2016(36th)Reza Rahadian (3) My Stupid Boss Reza RahadianRudy HabibieTio PakusadewoSurat Dari PrahaAbimana AryasatyaWarkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss! Part 1Vino G. BastianWarkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss! Part 1 2017(37th)Teuku Rifnu Wikana Night BusAdipati Dolken PosesifDeddy Sutomo KartiniErnest Prakasa Cek Toko Sebelah 2018(38th)Gading Marten Love for SaleAdipati Dolken Teman Tapi MenikahArio Bayu Sultan Agung: Tahta, Perjuangan dan CintaIqbaal Ramadhan Dilan 1990Oka Antara Aruna & Her PalateVino G. Bastian Chrisye 2019(39th)Muhammad Khan Memories of My BodyAbimana Aryasatya GundalaAngga Aldi Yunanda Two Blue StripesLukman Sardi 27 Steps of MayReza Rahadian My Stupid Boss 2Ringgo Agus Rahman Cemara's Family
2020s Year Recipient Film Ref 2020(40th)Gunawan MaryantoThe Science of FictionsAlqusyairi RadjamudaMountain SongArio BayuImpetigoreDion WiyokoSusi Susanti: Love AllIbnu JamilHomecomingReza RahadianAbracadabraReza RahadianImperfect 2021(41st)Chicco KurniawanPhotocopierDeddy MizwarA Million of Loves for YouIqbaal RamadhanAli & Ratu Ratu QueensJefri NicholJakarta vs EverybodyKhiva IskakPreman: Silent FuryReza RahadianLayla Majnun 2022(42nd)Marthino LioVengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay CashBio OneSrimulat: Hil yang MustahalKevin ArdilovaAutobiographyOka AntaraThe Red Point of MarriageVino G. BastianMiracle in Cell No. 7 2023(43rd)Reza Rahadian (4)Innocent Vengeance Abimana Aryasatya The Big 4 Angga Yunanda Andragogy Jose Rizal Manua The Prize Vino G. Bastian Buya Hamka Vol. 1 2024(44th)Ringgo Agus RahmanFalling in Love Like in Movies Ario Bayu Samsara Arswendy Bening Swara Badrun & Loundri Reza Rahadian Grave Torture Yoga Pratama Borderless Fog 2025(45th)Ringgo Agus Rahman (2)Pawn Arswendy Bening Swara Tale of the Land Dion Wiyoko Sore: Wife from the Future Morgan Oey The Siege at Thorn High Nicholas Saputra Siapa Dia
Multiple wins and nominations WinsNominationsActor414Reza Rahadian311Deddy Mizwar3Sukarno M. Noor25Tio Pakusadewo3Slamet Rahardjo2Benyamin Sueb18Vino G. Bastian6Rano Karno4El Manik, Nicholas Saputra, Zainal Abidin3Emir Mahira, Mathias Muchus, Rachmat Hidayat2Alex Komang, Deddy Sutomo, Mang Udel, Maruli Sitompul, Tora Sudiro06Ray Sahetapy5Abimana Aryasatya4Oka Antara3Ario Bayu, Lukman Sardi, Ringgo Agus Rahman2Adipati Dolken, Cok Simbara, Didi Petet, Dwi Sasono, Iqbaal Ramadhan, Pitrajaya Burnama, W. D. Mochtar, Yama Carlos
Explanatory notes
See also Cinema of Indonesia Indonesian Film Festival Citra Award for Best Picture Citra Award for Best Director Citra Award for Best Actress Citra Award for Best Supporting Actor Citra Award for Best Supporting Actress Maya Awards
References
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