Rio | 2 Dubbing Indonesia

The Indonesian localization of the 2014 animated hit Rio 2 has been a staple of local television, bringing the colorful adventures of Blu and Jewel to an Indonesian-speaking audience through a dedicated voice cast and high-quality production. Primarily produced by Studio Dubbing RCTI, the dubbing has appeared on major national channels like RCTI and GTV, as well as streaming platforms like Disney+ Hotstar. Indonesian Voice Cast for Rio 2

The Indonesian version features a mix of seasoned dubbers who bring the Amazonian birds to life with local flair:

Blu: Voiced by Salman Pranata. Blu, the lovable Spix's macaw, navigates fatherhood and the wild Amazon in this sequel.

Jewel: Voiced by Tisa Julianti. Jewel leads the family back to her roots in the rainforest.

Nigel: Voiced by Rujani Pahlusi. The vengeful cockatoo returns as the primary antagonist.

Gabi: Voiced by Jessy Millianty. Nigel’s devoted but "poisonous" sidekick. Rio 2 Dubbing Indonesia

Roberto: Voiced by Mohammad Romli. Jewel’s suave childhood friend, originally voiced by Bruno Mars.

Rafael: Voiced by Solihin Sukabumi. The wise and romantic toucan.

Linda & Tulio: Linda is voiced by Wan Leoni Mutiarza, while her husband Tulio is voiced by Nanang Niskala.

Eduardo: Voiced by Elias Siswanto. Jewel's stern father and leader of the hidden macaw tribe.

Luiz: Voiced by Adith Siddiq Permana. The drooling, helpful bulldog. Production and Broadcasters The Indonesian localization of the 2014 animated hit

The Indonesian dubbing for Rio 2 was specifically handled by Studio Dubbing RCTI, a long-standing institution in Indonesia's media industry founded in 1989. This studio is part of the MNC Studios group and is responsible for many of the high-profile animated films aired on Indonesian television.

While the film originally hit global theaters in April 2014, Indonesian viewers often enjoy this version during holiday TV specials. You can currently find the Indonesian-dubbed version of the Rio franchise on the Disney+ Hotstar Indonesia platform. Cultural Impact in Indonesia

Dubbing remains a critical part of the Indonesian viewing experience, especially for family-oriented content like Rio 2. By translating the musical numbers and witty dialogue into Indonesian, the localization team ensures that the film's themes of family, environmental conservation, and belonging resonate with local children. Fans often compare the local voice acting to the original Hollywood stars, noting that the Indonesian "Jewel" and "Blu" maintain the chemistry that made the first film a hit.

The Indonesian dub of Rio 2 was first broadcast on national television on August 21, 2016, at 1:30 PM WIB on RCTI . This localized version was recorded at Studio Dubbing RCTI and has since been aired on other networks like GTV.  Key Features of the Indonesian Dub 

Availability: You can stream the movie with Indonesian audio on Disney+ Hotstar. Translation and localization choices

Voice Cast: The Indonesian version features a professional local cast, though it typically excludes the translation of the musical soundtracks and character songs: Blu: Salman Pranata Jewel: Tisa Julianti Nigel: Rujani Pahlusi Roberto: Mohammad Romli Linda: Wan Leoni Mutiarza Eduardo: Elias Siswanto

Alternate Access: Local platforms like BiliBili also host user-uploaded versions of the Indonesian-dubbed film.  Rio 2 | The Dubbing Database | Fandom

Translation and localization choices

• Humor and idioms: English puns and cultural references require creative rewriting. Translators substitute locally familiar analogs or create original jokes that land in Indonesian without betraying the scene’s intent.
• Cultural sensitivity: Some jokes or references inconsistent with Indonesian norms are modified or softened. Care is taken to retain the film’s Brazilian flair whenever possible—music, nature, and family themes—without confusing local viewers.
• Songs and musical numbers: Rio 2 includes samba- and pop-influenced songs. Localizers decide between:
  • Keeping the original English songs with Indonesian subtitles (less immersive for non-reading kids),
  • Re-recording songs in Bahasa Indonesia (costly but immersive),
  • Creating partially localized lines while retaining the original musical hooks.
• Names and wordplay: Most proper names are left intact, but puns embedded in names can be adapted into idiomatic Indonesian equivalents.

Jewel (Originally voiced by Anne Hathaway)

Veteran voice actress and singer Melly Goeslaw took the reins for Jewel. Melly brought a maternal strength mixed with a Betawi (Jakarta) toughness. Her singing voice was a highlight, as she seamlessly transitioned from speaking to singing the film’s Samba-infused tracks.

4.4 Humor Adaptation

Wordplay involving Brazilian Portuguese was omitted. For example, when a character says “Tudo bem?” (Portuguese for “All good?”), the Indonesian dub simply replaces it with “Apa kabar?” (How are you?), losing the multilingual layer. However, physical humor and visual gags are preserved, and the Indonesian script adds original slapstick interjections like “Aduh!” (Ouch!) and “Wah, gila!” (Wow, crazy!) to maintain comedic rhythm.