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Warkop is a comedy group comprising Wahjoe Sardono (Dono), Kasino Hadiwibowo (Kasino), Indrodjojo Kusumonegoro (Indro), Nanu Moeljono, and Rudy Badil. Dono, Kasino, Nanu, and Rudy were students at the University of Indonesia, while Indro attended Pancasila University. They initially gained popularity with the radio show Obrolan Santai di Warung Kopi, broadcast by Radio Prambors. In this show, Dono portrayed Slamet from Central Java, Kasino played various characters including Mas Bei (Javanese), Acing/Acong (Chinese), Sanwani (Betawi), and Buyung (Minang), and Indro took on roles like Mastowi (Tegal), Paijo (Purbalingga), and Ubai or Ansori. Nanu played Poltak from North Sumatra, and Rudi Badil portrayed Mr. James (Chinese) and Bang Cholil.
The group transitioned to the silver screen with their debut in the 1980 film Mana Tahaaan... under the banner Warkop Prambors. However, Rudy Badil withdrew due to stage fright, leaving four members to participate. The film was successful, but shortly after, Nanu left the group and passed away in 1983.
In 1980, Parkit Film, led by Raam Punjabi, became the primary producer for Warkop films, a partnership that lasted until 1985. Subsequently, Warkop collaborated with Soraya Intercine Films under Ram Soraya's leadership. Their first film with Soraya, Atas Boleh Bawah Boleh (1986), marked the transition from Warkop Prambors to Warkop DKI (Dono-Kasino-Indro). Other production companies, such as Garuda Film under Hendrick Gozali, also contributed to producing Warkop films.
From 1980 to 1995, Warkop starred in a total of 34 comedy films and one docudrama. Their films were typically released during major holidays such as Christmas, New Year, or Eid Al-Fitr. According to Indro, Warkop films consistently performed well at the Indonesian box office, despite occasional disappointments like IQ Jongkok and Setan Kredit.