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Friday, December 24, 2010

Sinhala Fiml Suvisi Vivirana by Sarath Dharmasiri at www.sandeshaya.org

Sri Lankan Sinhala Fiml Suvisi Vivirana by Sarath Dharmasiri at www.sandeshaya.orgSri Lankan Sinhala Fiml Suvisi Vivirana by Sarath Dharmasiri at www.sandeshaya.org

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.


Sinhala Fiml Suvisi Vivirana Cast
Main Actor : Jayalath Manorathne
Main Actress : Chandani Senevirathna
Actor : Sanath Gunathilaka
Actor : W. Jayasiri
Actress : Damitha Abeyratne
Actress : Indika Upamali
Actor : Ajith Chandrarathna Lokuge
Actor : Bertie Nihal Susiripala
Actress : Wasanthi Ranwala
Actor : Giriraj Kaushalya
Actor : Richard Manamudali
Actor : Malinda Perera
Actress : Anya Manodhi



Sinhala Fiml Suvisi Vivirana Crew
Director : Sarath Dharmasiri
Assistant Director : Prasanna Ittepana
Cinematographer : Sumedha Liyanage
Editor : Ravindra Guruge
Make-up Artists : Sanjaya Nipunaarachchi
Music Director : Janaka Fonseka

Sinhala Fiml Suvisi Vivirana Story
The Muhurath ceremony for Sarath Dharmasiri’s Suvisi Vivarana was held at the Waters Edge, Battaramulla, on June 27. Produced by Vision Link Media (Pvt) Ltd and assistant directed by Prasanna Ittepana, Sarath himself had written the screenplay for the movie.

Dharmasiri who had made his debut to the spotlight as a novelist has four novels to his name. Though his maiden creation was Sada Sulang (The violent winds) it was his second novel Katu Imbula which caught the eyes and minds of the masses.

He extended his role from novelist to scriptwriter and assistant director with creations like Bogala Saunderis, Chakrayuda, Gini Kirilli (The fire bird) and Bherunda Pakshiya which also won him the award as the best screen playwright.

Suvisi Vivarana is based on one of the ancient traditional dance forms found in the country. It is set in the backdrop of a Buddhist rural village and revolves around the life and interactions of several families in the village.

Speaking at the event Professor Sunil Ariyaratne stated that during an era when there is a vacuum for good stories, Dharmasiri stands out for his role as an exceptional storyteller while Professor Sunanda Mahendra

pointed out that the title of the film stems from rituals and is symbolic for its socio-religious content.

“One significant feature in Dharmasiri’s work is that he discovers the past in terms of orientalism,” he said.

A cast with a large number of characters comprises Jayalath Manorathna, Chandanie Senevirathna, Sanath Goonethilake, W. Jayasiri, Damitha Abeyratna, Indika Upamali, Ajith Lokuge, Bertie Nihal Susiripala, Wasanthi Ranwala, G. R. Perera, Giriraj Kaushalya, Richard Manamudali, Malinda Perera and Aanya Manodhi.

Sumedha Liyanage will be the director of photography while Ravindra Guruge will act as the editor. Make up will be handled by Sanjaya Nipunaarachchi and Nalaka Kuruppuarachchi will be t

he art director. The choreographer will be Professor Mudiyense Dissanayaka while Janaka Fonseka will be in charge of the music.

The movie will start shooting in Mawanella soon and hopes to be released in the mid part of next year.

Pictures by Palitha Gunasena
Article Ruwini Jayawardana at dailynews

Sinhala Fiml Suvisi Vivirana Photo Gallery
Sri Lankan Sinhala Fiml Suvisi Vivirana by Sarath Dharmasiri at www.sandeshaya.org
Sri Lankan Sinhala Fiml Suvisi Vivirana by Sarath Dharmasiri at www.sandeshaya.org

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Sinhala Film Mahindagamanaya by Sanath Abeysekara at www.sandeshaya.org

Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Mahindagamanaya by Sanath Abeysekara at www.sandeshaya.org
Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Mahindagamanaya by Sanath Abeysekara at www.sandeshaya.org

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.


Sinhala Film Mahindagamanaya Cast
Main Actor : Jeevan Kumarathunga
Main Actress : Dilhani Ashokamala Ekanayake
Actor : Roshan Ranawana
Actor : Joe Abeywickrama
Actress : Udari Warnakulasuriya
Actress : Oshini Dias
Actor : Roshan Pilapitiya
Actor : Bimal Jayakodi
Actor : Menaka Rajapaksha
Actor : Cleatus Mendis
Actor : Kumara Thirimadura
Actor : Luxman Mendis
Actor : Asela Jayakodi
Actor : Sarath Dikkumbura



Sinhala Film Mahindagamanaya Crew
Director : Sanath Abeysekara
Producer : Daminda Upali Fernando
Music Director : Rohana Weerasinghe
Cinematographer : Channa Deshapriya
Costume : Nilhan Senewirathna

Sinhala Film Mahindagamanaya Story
Spiritual wake up through cinema - Ruwini Jayawardana

More than 2,350 years ago, in the heart of the wilderness, surrounded by nature’s splendors, a dramatic encounter which will go down in the annals of history unfolded. Two characters received precedence at this meet. One was Ven. Arahant Mahinda Thera, son of Emperor Asoka, and the other was the reigning king of Sri Lanka, King Devanampiyatissa.

Ven. Arahant Mahinda Thera was on a sacred mission to spread the teachings of the Buddha. However such precepts cannot be handed over in one go. The monarch’s intellectual stature was graded after a quiz. He withstood the test. The island prospered by embracing Buddhism.

Bringing this significant moment of spiritual awakening to mind thousands of Buddhists visit Mihintale, the cradle of Buddhism in Sri Lanka, each year on Poson Poya day. This milestone in the history will be rekindled when director Sanath Abeysekara begins shoot on his much talked about movie Mahindagamanaya. The Muhurath ceremony of the event took place at Gangaramaya temple last week. Ven. Pallagama Hemarathana Thera, Ven. Galabada Thera, Ven. Agalakada Sirisumana Thera and Ven. Magalle Nabitha Thera took part in the event which evoked blessings for the project.

The film is part of the project aimed at celebrating the 2600th Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi in 2011. It aims to send the message of the compassionate nature of Buddhism across to the world.

Speaking at the event, director Abeysekara said that President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Buddhist Affairs Ministry have been very keen on the film. He added that he had worked on the script for nearly a year and had done a lot of background research to include accurate details to the story.

“The opening chapters of the movie include a few scenes of Emperor Asoka. We will be flying to India in January to shoot these episodes. We are constructing the monuments of places and other buildings and working on the costumes. These have to be done with care so that modern elements do not emerge in the pictures.

Even the characters acted and talked in a specific manner. We hope to give the full experience of travelling back in time for the audience,” Abeysekara noted. He also said that he had to undergo several threats and criticism when he took up the challenge of making the movie.

“Some questioned why a young and less experienced filmmaker should take on such a colossal project but I withstood my ground. Shooting is scheduled for November and December in Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Trincomalee and Vavuniya,” he said. He also added that one focal point of the tale is the moment when Queen Anula and Prince Aritta renunciate from lay life and enter the Order of Sangha. This will be done in a realistic manner; Abeysekara stressed while pointing out that it was only after Buddhism took over the isle that the locals were gifted with rich literary work.

Producer of Mahindagamanaya, Daminda Upali Fernando of Best Life Cinema said that one of the main reasons which motivated him to produce the movie is the fact that the director’s self confidence and dedication.

He added that the movie will be made as an act of social hospitality service rather than a tool for profit making.

Mohammed NAALIR in Tanthirimale
Mahindagamanaya, the arrival of Arahat Mahinda in Sri Lanka with the noblest gift of Buddhism changed the country's history and laid the foundation for a civilization based on Buddhism.

Although the story is well-known and commemorated every year on Poson Poya Day, there have not been many attempts to portray it artistically, through film or television. Who in Sri Lanka, regardless of his or her religion, does not know about the meeting between Arahat Mahinda and King Devanampiyatissa, who was hunting deer when the Great Arahat called him from atop the Mihintale rock?

This artistic lacuna is about to be filled, as several leading film personalities are making a film which depicts the advent of Buddhism to Sri Lanka. Although the film is based on Mahindagamanaya, it is also an attempt to explore the norms and values of Buddhism. It will be a film for all Sri Lankans, not only Buddhists.

Shooting on "Mahindagamanaya" commenced in the precincts of historic Tanthirimale Raja Maha Vihara precincts in Anuradhapura District last week. According to the Director 75 per cent of the shooting of "Mahindagamanaya" has been completed so far.

This is the maiden directorial effort of Sanath Abeysekara, who has 32 teledramas to his credit. The idea of making a film on this great event in the country's history came to him when he was reading the Mahavamsa. He has remained faithful to the Mahavamsa account when making this movie. According to the Director the film "Mahindagamanaya" will highlight the advent of Arahat Mahinda Thera to Sri Lanka and the social, cultural, religious and economic developments that occurred in our country afterwards. The film will depict the period 2250-2010 BC.

After King Devanampiyatissa ascended to the throne King Asoka of India, himself a warrior King who embraced Buddhism and became non-violent, sent Arahat Mahinda Thera to Sri Lanka to preach Buddhism. Although various beliefs existed in Sri Lanka even at that time, the concept of a religion was unheard of.

After the advent of Ven. Arahat Mahinda Thera to Sri Lanka, people who venerated trees and devils started to embrace Buddhism to correct their path and lead a peaceful life. Buddhism laid the foundation for a vibrant society that valued the Buddha Dhamma.

It paved the way for the creation of an Order of the Maha Sangha, who guided the people on moral uplift. The film Mahindagamanaya will depict this transformation.

President Mahinda Rajapaksa has taken a keen interest in the film and instructed the relevant authorities to make funds available for the film. Veteran film star Jeevan Kumaratunga plays the role of King Devanampiyatissa and veteran actress Dilhani Ekanayake is playing the main female role Anuladevi.

Kumaratunga, who is Posts Minister, told the Sunday Observer that although he has played many roles in his cinematic career, this is the first time he is playing such a pivotal historical role. This will be especially significant as next year marks the 2600th Sambuddha Jayanthi. The film too will be released next year.

Roshan Pilapitiya who plays the role of Maha Aritta Kumara in "Mahindagamanaya" is also very happy to play such a character in a historical film. Maha Aritta Kumara was the first Sri Lankan who was ordained as a Bhikku in the history of Buddhism in Sri Lanka.

Dilhani Ekanayake who is playing the role Queen Anuladevi said that this is a new experience for her. She is keen to try out ancient dresses and to visit ancient historic places. She described her character as a tough one. Roshan Pilapitiya, Roshan Ranawana, Oshaoli Hewamadduma, Chinthaka Kulathunga, Dulika Marapana, G. R. Perera, Sarath Dikkumbura, Hemasiri Liyanage, Jayani Senanayake, Kumara Thirimadura, Palitha Nanayakkara, Gnananga Gunawardane and several other actors will be featured in "Mahindagamanaya".

The film is being produced by Best Life Films. Music is by Rohana Weerasinghe. The Art Director is Sunil Wijeratne. The Costumes are designed by Heenatigala Premadasa, while cinematography is handled by Chamara Dammika Ratnayake and Channa Deshapriya.

The Assistant Director is Jayantha Bopitiya. Kulasiri Budawatta is the choreographer. Dialogues have been written by Puravidya Chakravarthi Ven. Ellawala Medanandha Thera. The playback songs are performed by Uresha Ravihari, Karunaratne Divulgane, Sunil Edirisinghe, Nanda Malani and Amarasiri Pieris.

The lyrics are by Ven. Pallegama Hemaratana Thera, Ven. Ellawala Medananda Thera, Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne and Sanath Abeysekara.

The film will also be released internationally, especially in countries with large Buddhist populations.

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.

Sinhala Comedy Film Thank You Birty by Tenison Cooray at www.sandeshaya.org

Sri Lankan Sinhala Comedy Film Thank You Birty by Tenison Cooray at www.sandeshaya.org
Sri Lankan Sinhala Comedy Film Thank You Birty by Tenison Cooray at www.sandeshaya.org

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.


Sinhala Comedy Film Thank You Birty Cast
Actor : Sisira Kumarathunga
Actor : Teddy Vidyalankara
Actor : Lal Kumara
Actor : Mahinda Pathirage
Actor : Premadasa Vithanage
Actor : Rajitha Hiran Chamikara
Actress : Susila Kooragama
Actress : Susila Kottage
Actress : Samanthi Lanarole
Actor : Ariyasena Gamage
Actor : Rony Leech
Actor : Wimal Kumara de Kostha
Actress : Manel Wanaguru
Actor : Cleatus Mendis
Actress : Anusha Damayanthi
Actor : Mahendra Perera
Actor : Ananda Wickramage
Main Actress : Nilanthi Dias Karunarathna
Main Actress : Dilhani Ashokamala Ekanayake
Main Actor : Bandu Samarasinghe
Main Actor : Tenison Cooray



Sinhala Comedy Film Thank You Birty Crew
Production Manager : Asoka Ariyarathna
Fight Director : Wasantha Kumarawila
Music Director : Hemapala Rathnayaka
Editor : M.S. Aliman
Make-up Artists : Indika Udara
Art Director : Sumith Hiran
Assistant Director : Donald Jayantha
Producer : Jagath M. Yapa
Script : Tenison Cooray
Story : Tenison Cooray
Director : Tenison Cooray

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.

Sinhala Film King Hunther by Udayakantha Warnasuriya at www.sandeshaya.org

Sri Lankan Sinhala Film King Hunther by Udayakantha Warnasuriya at www.sandeshaya.org
Sri Lankan Sinhala Film King Hunther by Udayakantha Warnasuriya at www.sandeshaya.org

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.


Sinhala Film King Hunther Cast
Sinhala Film King Hunther Actors
Wijaya Nandasiri
Janith Wickramage
Anarkali Akarsha
Sarath Dickubura
Mahendra Perera
Semini Iddamalgoda
Kumara Thirimadura
Somapala Binduhewa
Sanath Gunathilaka
Jayangani Dickubura
Geriraj Kaushalya
Roshana Ondachchi
Himali Siriwardena




Sinhala Film King Hunther Crew
Music
Mahesh Denipitiya
Jananath Warakagoda

Lyricist
Nandana Wickramage
Kelum Srimal
Bandula Nanayakkarawasam

Singing
Uresha Ravihari
Jananath Warakagoda
Sunil Perera
Nalin Perera
Gayan Perera

Dialogue and Screenplay / Director Udayakantha Warnasuriya

Screenplay
Mahesh Rathsara Maddumarachchi
Producer
Dhammika Siriwardena

Executive Producer
Basuru Siriwardena

Director Of Photography
Ruwan Costa

Assistant Director
Nishantha Padmakumara

Production Coordinator
Geriraj Kaushalya

Art Director
Sirinatha Wickramasingha

Production Manager
Nishantha Ranasingha
Srilal Wickramage

Make-up
Indika Udara Lanka


Photography
Indika Mallawarachchi

Choreographer
Shaan Perera

Editor
Ajith Ramanayaka

Costume Designer
Basuru Siriwardena

Dhammika Siriwardana
Alankulama Films headed by Dhammika Siriwardana is making another ‘double’ in 2010. Two movies – King Hunther and Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe – oproduced by Dhammika will be released this year. Dhammika is also making his debut as director with ‘Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe’.

He also produced ‘Rosa Kele’ and ‘Paya Enna Hiruse’.

Dhammika entered the glamour scene producing tele dramas and later took to film production.

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.

Sinhala Film Ramaseraya by Sumith Kumara at www.sandeshaya.org

Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Ramaseraya by Sumith Kumara at www.sandeshaya.org
Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Ramaseraya by Sumith Kumara at www.sandeshaya.org

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.


Sinhala Film Ramaseraya Cast
Main Actor : Sriyantha Mendis
Main Actor : Sanath Gunathilaka
Main Actress : Anarkalli Aakarsha Jayatilaka
Actor : Sandun Wijesiri
Main Actress : Oshadie Hewamadduma



Sinhala Film Ramaseraya Crew
Director : Sumith Kumara
Script : Sarath Dharmasiri
Assistant Director : Sanjaya Rathnasingha
Producer : Hemantha Kurumbapitiya
Cinematographer : Ayeshmantha Hettiarachchi
Make-up Artists : Wasantha Wittachchi
Art Director : Sirinatha Wickramasinghe
Music Director : Premasiri Kemadasa

Sinhala Film Ramaseraya Photo Gallery
Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Ramaseraya by Sumith Kumara at www.sandeshaya.org
Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Ramaseraya by Sumith Kumara at www.sandeshaya.org
Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Ramaseraya by Sumith Kumara at www.sandeshaya.org
Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Ramaseraya by Sumith Kumara at www.sandeshaya.org
Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Ramaseraya by Sumith Kumara at www.sandeshaya.org
Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Ramaseraya by Sumith Kumara at www.sandeshaya.org
Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Ramaseraya by Sumith Kumara at www.sandeshaya.org
Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Ramaseraya by Sumith Kumara at www.sandeshaya.org
Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Ramaseraya by Sumith Kumara at www.sandeshaya.org
Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Ramaseraya by Sumith Kumara at www.sandeshaya.org

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.

Sinhala Film Uyanata Mal Genna by Chandrarathna Mapitigama at www.sandeshaya.org

Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Uyanata Mal Genna by Chandrarathna Mapitigama at www.sandeshaya.org

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.


Sinhala Film Uyanata Mal Genna Cast
Main Actor : Sanath Wimalasiri
Main Actress : Umayangana Wickramasinghe
Actor : Thisuna Perera
Actress : Maurine Charuni
Actress : Himali Sayurangi
Actor : Siril Dharmawardana
Actor : Sarath Chandrasiri
Actress : Gayana Sudarshani
Actor : Ravindra Mapitigama
Actor : Rajitha Hiran Chamikara
Actress : Deepani Silva
Actor : Anton Jude
Actress : Anuradha Udayanganee
Actor : Saman Almedha
Actress : Udeni Nadeeka
Actress : Vinoja Nilanthi
Actress : Miyuri Samarasinghe



Sinhala Film Uyanata Mal Genna Crew
Production Manager : Wasantha Edirisingha
Art Director : Chaminda Wellala
Make-up Artists : Asintha Pushpakumara
Producer : Nimali Kapuge
Music Director : Dinesh Subasingha
Editor : Anusha Sanjeewa Janapoorna
Director : Chandrarathna Mapitigama
Assistant Director : Narada Rathnayaka

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.

Sinhala Film Sadadara Jothi by Roy De Silva at www.sandeshaya.org

Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Sadadara Jothi by Roy De Silva at www.sandeshaya.org

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.


Sinhala Film Sadadara Jothi Cast
Main Actor : Vishvanath Rajendra
Main Actress : Anarkalli Aakarsha Jayatilaka
Actor : Ernest Waduge
Actor : Bandula Padmakumara
Actor : Bandula Wijeweera
Actor : Neil Alles
Actor : Rajitha Hiran Chamikara
Actress : Sumana Amarasinghe
Actor : Robin Fernando
Actor : Ravindra Randeniya



Sinhala Film Sadadara Jothi Crew
Producer : Padmasiri Kodikara
Director : Roy De Silva


Sinhala Film Sadadara Jothi information
Vishva Kodikara who plays the role of Hasarel in the ‘Pabalu’ tele serial, is an up and coming actor who is the son of veteran Padmasiri Kodikara. Vishva has already played lead roles in two films too.

“Hasarel is the male lead in Pabalu. The feedback I get for this role is tremendous. Hasarel is an innocent youth and it’s to some extent similar to my real life but in this story Hasarel has lost his father. I acted in Anuruddha Jayasinghe’s Maya Roo and also in a tele drama to be made by Cletus Mendis,’ he said.

“I entered the arts scene via films. That was ‘Sadadara Jothi’ directed by Roy de Silva and produced by my father. I played the role of a singer. Later Anuruddha Jayasinghe chose me for a role in ‘Bombs and Roses’. They were two dissimilar characters. I am also playing a role in the new film ‘Daruwane’ which is to be produced by Sunil T. Fernando and directed by V. Sivadasan. I was planning to become an actor from my childhood but my father permitted to do so only after I completed my ALs. Though my father paved the way for me I have to make my journey on my worth. I am grateful to my gurus Ranjith Rajapaksa and Mahendra Perera. I earnestly hope to do well and reach the farthest in this industry,” he said.

- Niroshan Premaratne at dailymirror.lk

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Sinhala Film Pitasakwala Abirahasa by Nirmal Rajapaksha

Sinhala Film Pitasakwala Abirahasa by Nirmal Rajapaksha at www.sandeshaya.org

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.

Sinhala Film Pitasakwala Abirahasa Story
By Susitha R. Fernando
It was on April 25 this year, one of the leading scientists in the world, Stephen Hawking, warned the world that ‘extraterrestrials are almost certain to exist but humanity should avoid any contact’. In a series broadcast on the Discovery channel, Hawking said that contact with such a species could be devastating for humanity.



This was precisely the theme of young filmmaker Nirmal Rajapaksa’s debut film, who by then had completed his direction on the dangerous threat of aliens to the humanity.

Sinhala Film Pitasakwala Abirahasa by Nirmal Rajapaksha at www.sandeshaya.orgThe film titled ‘PitasakwalaAbhirahasa’ (The Mystery of ET) talks about a young man who tries to make contact with the extraterrestrials and the repercussions faced by him and the entire humanity. It shows the valiant attempt by another group of youngsters to prevent oncoming danger from the aliens.

The budding filmmaker, who passed out from a training course for film directors conducted by the National Film Corporation (NFC), ventured into the challenging task of making a 3-D animation film.
Young Nirmal managed to develop his own technology with whatever he could collect from the local market and, if necessary, from abroad.

“I wanted to search for the filmmaking technology and exploit it with my very first film,” said the 25-year-old determined director.

“For this purpose, I contacted some students of Gnomon School of Visual Effects in Hollywood. It was there the special effects used in films like ‘Harry Potter’ and ‘Spiderman’ were made,” young Rajapaksa said.

Nirmal Rajapaksa spent nearly one and a half years to study the animation technology and he was thankful to the Arthur C. Clark Foundation and the Universities of Moratuwa, Kelaniya and Colombo for their support.

The project that was launched on July 2009 was completed by January 4 this year. This is a film that was produced in a digital environment with 100 per cent computer graphics.

His friend, 3-D Animation Director Induranga Weerasuriya, created three alien creatures, two space ships and a number of other creations including a digital theatre with the limited technology available.
“At one point, we wanted a steady camera to shoot in the forest and we made it using local technology,” said Nirmal. The entire film has undergone a colour grading.

The film was shot in Kandy, Digana, Balana and the Sinharaja forest while some urban scenes were shot in Gampaha, Negombo and Kiribathgoda.
Nirmal RajapaksaNirmal Rajapaksa

The film team, both cast and the crew, comprises almost all amateurs. Young Lasantha Kamalsiri and Shamila Vijini play the lead role while Vimukthi Udara, Maduri Poornima, Arosha Kanchana, Randhika Nuwan, Anjula Gamage, Thilina Anuradha and Chamila Dhananjani play the supporting roles.

Kaushal Stanley and Sudesh Nissanka handle the special sound effects department in addition to creating the originalscore for ‘Pitasakwala Abhirahasa’. The art director is Deepthi Bandara and lighting was handled by Ranga Sri while experienced sound engineer Lionel Gunaratne of Sarasavi Studio was in charge of the sound control.

In addition to directing, Nirmal also plays a multirole as the scriptwriter, camera director, editor and main producer. ‘Pitasakwala Abhirahasa’ is co-produced by NFC and the film which is in its postproduction stage is soon to be released to the public.

article from sundaytimes.lk,

Sinhala Film Pitasakwala Abirahasa Photo Gallery
Sinhala Film Pitasakwala Abirahasa by Nirmal Rajapaksha at www.sandeshaya.org
Sinhala Film Pitasakwala Abirahasa by Nirmal Rajapaksha at www.sandeshaya.org
Sinhala Film Pitasakwala Abirahasa by Nirmal Rajapaksha at www.sandeshaya.org
Sinhala Film Pitasakwala Abirahasa by Nirmal Rajapaksha at www.sandeshaya.org
pictures from films.lk

Original Article from Sandeshaya Sri Lannka - The Art of Sri Lankan Cinema.