Super Six Sri Lankan Film
Super 6 Sri Lanka New MovieThe maiden direction of experienced television programme producer, Udara Palliyaguruge, the film is about cricket and a group of youngsters with their lives, romances and many other interesting encounters that they come across.
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‘Super Six’ centres around a group of youngsters from a town in Moratuwa. The game of cricket brings their worlds and dreams on to one platform — the pitch!. Set within the present day, the freewheeling passion for Cricket decides the fate of the young groups and their dreams.
Unpredictable perils of fate and destiny are both the subjects of their lives. The kinetic journey goes through friendship, love, madness and creativity: The young individuals unbridled hopes of youth take them to a professional tournament called the ‘Super Sixes’. Rivalry among the teams begins, not only on the pitch but outside it too. Along the way they discover the true meaning of love, friendship and most of all courage.
Estimated at Rs. 77 million, the biggest part of the budget is to be spent to improve a technically high standard movie with extraordinary action sequences.
“This is going to be a completely different cinematic experience for Sri Lankan cinema goers and we are 100% sure that it is going to be a hit,” Sadesh Kumar, the producer of the film said replying to a question of taking risks with high budget movies in Sri Lanka.
A star studded cast that includes Roshan Ranawana, Sanath Gunathilake and debuting former Miss Sri Lanka Aruni Rajapakse, Director Udaya Palliyaguruge’s Super Six is a film that combines the influences of romance, comedy, action and fantasy and is the first movie to be launched in Sri Lanka after the end to the war.
It also happens to be the country’s largest commercial budgeted movie at a production cost of Rs 77 million. A Sri Lankan cast of over 600, which includes 160 in the main cast, 180 technical and a host of extras handpicked for their talent ensure a one of a kind movie experience.
According to the director the genre of this film is “Jollywood’, stating that it incorporates all emotions and senses known to the ‘human mind and spirit’. Speaking at the launch of the movie at Cinnamon Grand Colombo Palliyaguruge stated, “With cricket being Sri Lanka’s national pastime,Super Six revolves around a group of youth from Moratuwa participating in the Super Sixes, a six a side tournament.” He added, “There are unpredictable perils of fate and destiny that are intertwined in each of these young people’s lives while they strive to achieve their dreams on the singular platform of the cricket pitch. But the rivalry between the teams spillover into their off-the-pitch lives although the ultimate lessons are the values they learn from each other in this ‘Super Sixes’ tournament.”
As head of Aristo Films, a 100% Sri Lankan film Production Company formed in 2005, Palliyaguruge also combines the genius of R Sadesh Kumar into the film which is set to be on location in both Sri Lanka and Malaysia, using technical resources from India. This is also the first time that an ARRI 435 camera is being used with Kodak Vision 3 Film. In addition, Palliyaguruge has gained the expertise of a choreographer and professional stuntmen from India, incorporating aerial views from a specially commissioned helicopter to add to the nuances of movie. Seven especially composed songs comprise the movie soundtrack.
In addition there is a supporting cast of nearly 160 in this movie together with nearly 80 in the technical crew.
Anura Ekanayake has scripted the film while R. Costa is the cinematographer and M. Ayagama is the art director. I. Udaralanka handles makeup while Sumathi Kudaligama is the costume director and A. Ariyaratne and Shanaka are production managers.
Music direction is by Mahesh Denipitiya and Iraj Weeraratne set to the lyrics of Nilar M Cassim, Nandana Wickramage and Wasantha Bandara Dukgannarala. Playback singing is by Rookantha Gunathilake, Champa Kalhari, Shihan Mihiranga and Surendra Perera.
Filming of Super 6 will comment in September and continue until mid November this year. The film is planned to be ready for release within a year and various locations for shooting within the island and in Malaysia are finalized. Aristo Films will produce and market this film. The film will be distributed by EAP films
Challenges’ Credits
Veteran filmmaker Udayakantha Warnasuriya’s latest cinematic creation ‘Challenges’ is all set to unspool in the EAP circuit after ‘Sinhawalokanaya’ that’s being screened now.
The movie that introduces a large number of new faces to the Sinhala cinema is woven around an entertaining storyline involving the youth.
Promising young actress Sheshadri Priyasad makes her film debut in the movie bringing new hope while she is cast opposite equally gifted actors Roshan Ranawana and Pubudu Chathuranga.
The widescreen film with DTS sounds is centred on the romantic tale of Ranuk and Sharanya.
Produced by: Sunflower Films
Story and direction: Udayakantha Warnasuriya
Cinematographer: Jayanath Gunawardana
Editor: Praveen Jayaratne
Asst. Director: Donald Jayantha
Make up and hairstyles: Indika Udara Lanka
Art Director: Manjula Ayagama
Production Manager: Asoka Ariyaratne
Dance choreography: Shan Perera
Costumes: Shanthi Warnasuriya
Still Photography: Mahesh Nishantha
Melodies: Aruna Lian, Dilan Lamb, Nisal Gangodage, Ravi Hans, Thilina Ruhunage
Playback singers: Uresha Ravihari, Nalin Perera, Surendra Perera, Thilina Ruhunage, Lesly Thomas, Bachi Susan, Abhisheka Wimalaweera, Chalitha Weerakkody, Nadee Kahatapitiya, Kushani Sandarekha
Lyrics: Sunil Wimalaweera, Nilar N. Cassim, Wasantha Dukgannarala, Padmakumara Mettasena, Ariyasinghe Perera, Kaushik Milinda, Wimlaka Muhandiram
Cast: Lucky Dias, Vasanthi Chathurani, Sangeetha Weeraratne, Roshan Ranawana, Pubudu Chathuranga, Sheshadri Priyasad, Sarath Chandrasiri, Eranga Jeewantha, Lahiru Nuwan, Oshini Liyanage, Denushka Weerapperuma, Malintha Wijewardana, Janaki Wijeratne, Sandun Lakshitha, Dasun Nishan, Taniya Fernando, Dilshani Perera, Heshan Manula, Nirodha Siriwardana, Malintha Jayawardana, Shafraz Mohamed and others.
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/entertainment/151-entertainment-main/9444-challenges-a-romantic-tale-.html
Why was ‘Ekamath Eka Rateka’ overlooked?
Monday, January 17, 2011
First and foremost we must appreciate the organizers of film and tele awards ceremonies. But unlike in other countries, there is hardly any dialogue after awards ceremonies are over.
The results are made public and it is a tradition to accept the results with little hesitation.
I feel the media has a major role to play in creating such dialogues after awards festivals. It will serve the industries on the long run to produce quality creations.
The recent SIGNIS awards ceremony had some ideal components for serious dialogue and discussion.
It was very evident that the panel or organizers had some reservations about the movie ‘Ekamath Eka Rateka’ which was one of the rare classic movies released that year. But unfortunately except Ravindra Guruge who walked away with the award for the best editor, the film was deliberately allowed to lose its glitter.
The film’s lead actress Nirosha Perera who played an outstanding role, was nominated in the best actress category, but to no avail while the main actor and director Sanath Gunathilake was not even nominated in the best actor category. Instead a novice who had hardly acted was nominated in the best actor’s slot, thus instilling fears among genuine filmgoers about the credibility of film awards ceremonies.
It is high time, the media and responsible stakeholders take serious note of this trend and create a platform for dialogue.
A. S. de Silva,
Homagama
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/entertainment/151-entertainment-main/9091-why-was-ekamath-eka-rateka-overlooked-.html
The results are made public and it is a tradition to accept the results with little hesitation.
I feel the media has a major role to play in creating such dialogues after awards festivals. It will serve the industries on the long run to produce quality creations.
The recent SIGNIS awards ceremony had some ideal components for serious dialogue and discussion.
It was very evident that the panel or organizers had some reservations about the movie ‘Ekamath Eka Rateka’ which was one of the rare classic movies released that year. But unfortunately except Ravindra Guruge who walked away with the award for the best editor, the film was deliberately allowed to lose its glitter.
The film’s lead actress Nirosha Perera who played an outstanding role, was nominated in the best actress category, but to no avail while the main actor and director Sanath Gunathilake was not even nominated in the best actor category. Instead a novice who had hardly acted was nominated in the best actor’s slot, thus instilling fears among genuine filmgoers about the credibility of film awards ceremonies.
It is high time, the media and responsible stakeholders take serious note of this trend and create a platform for dialogue.
A. S. de Silva,
Homagama
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/entertainment/151-entertainment-main/9091-why-was-ekamath-eka-rateka-overlooked-.html
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Sinhala movies made on Buddhist themes
Wednesday, January 12, 2011
By Ramesh Uvais
Unlike in the past, today there is enthusiasm among artistes and filmmakers to base their creations on religious or philosophical themes. Today we wish to take a look at Sinhala movies made on Buddhist themes during the past 63 years,
Buddhist teachings centered on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, is the path for the purification of beings - for the overcoming of sorrows and lamentation, for the destruction of all mental and physical sufferings, for the attainment of insight and knowledge and for the realization of Nibbana.
It should however be noted that despite the existence of 550 Jathaka stories only a few have been transformed into movies in this country, though well-known tele drama director Thusita de Silva made a bold attempt to make them into tele drama in his Paramitha and Therani Geethaya series which were telecast on ITN.
Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne once commented that besides the 550 Jathaka stories, innumerable themes that can make thousands of films could be extracted from the Saddharma Rathnavaliya and the Poojavaliya.
Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne made his last movie based on a Buddhist theme. The film titled ‘Uppalawanna’ was produced by Ms. Milina Sumathipala on behalf of Sumathi Films. Popular actress Sangeetha Weeraratne fully shaved her head to play the title role.
In similar fashion, young actress Oshadie Hewamadduma shaved her head fully recently for a role in the upcoming movie ‘Mahindagamanaya’ – based on the arrival of Buddhism to Sri Lanka.
Movie-wise, only Wessanthara Jathakaya (Wesathuru Siritha) and Seriwanija Jathakaya (Bangali Walalu) were made into films based on Jathaka stories, while there had been other movies based on Buddhist themes.
Dr. Lester James Peries’ fifth feature film ‘Ran Salu’ (The Yellow Robe) which was made in 1967, is regarded as the first 100% Buddhist film made in Sri Lanka. The theme was Buddhist in a kind of theological and doctrinal way. Ironically, the film was made by a Roman Catholic. And it is known that since Dr. Peries was not willing to take a risk or make mistakes with the sensitive theme, he had requested scriptwriter P.K.D. Seneviratne to be on the sets everyday while the film was being shot, to ensure that no last minute changes were being made that would eventually affect the story. Interestingly, Ran Salu also represented Sri Lanka at the Asian Buddhist Film Festival in 1994.
Unlike in the past, today there is enthusiasm among artistes and filmmakers to base their creations on religious or philosophical themes. Today we wish to take a look at Sinhala movies made on Buddhist themes during the past 63 years,
Buddhist teachings centered on the Four Foundations of Mindfulness, is the path for the purification of beings - for the overcoming of sorrows and lamentation, for the destruction of all mental and physical sufferings, for the attainment of insight and knowledge and for the realization of Nibbana.
It should however be noted that despite the existence of 550 Jathaka stories only a few have been transformed into movies in this country, though well-known tele drama director Thusita de Silva made a bold attempt to make them into tele drama in his Paramitha and Therani Geethaya series which were telecast on ITN.
Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne once commented that besides the 550 Jathaka stories, innumerable themes that can make thousands of films could be extracted from the Saddharma Rathnavaliya and the Poojavaliya.
Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne made his last movie based on a Buddhist theme. The film titled ‘Uppalawanna’ was produced by Ms. Milina Sumathipala on behalf of Sumathi Films. Popular actress Sangeetha Weeraratne fully shaved her head to play the title role.
In similar fashion, young actress Oshadie Hewamadduma shaved her head fully recently for a role in the upcoming movie ‘Mahindagamanaya’ – based on the arrival of Buddhism to Sri Lanka.
Movie-wise, only Wessanthara Jathakaya (Wesathuru Siritha) and Seriwanija Jathakaya (Bangali Walalu) were made into films based on Jathaka stories, while there had been other movies based on Buddhist themes.
Dr. Lester James Peries’ fifth feature film ‘Ran Salu’ (The Yellow Robe) which was made in 1967, is regarded as the first 100% Buddhist film made in Sri Lanka. The theme was Buddhist in a kind of theological and doctrinal way. Ironically, the film was made by a Roman Catholic. And it is known that since Dr. Peries was not willing to take a risk or make mistakes with the sensitive theme, he had requested scriptwriter P.K.D. Seneviratne to be on the sets everyday while the film was being shot, to ensure that no last minute changes were being made that would eventually affect the story. Interestingly, Ran Salu also represented Sri Lanka at the Asian Buddhist Film Festival in 1994.
In 1952, the movie ‘Siri Sangabo’ also touched upon a Buddhist theme and a Buddhist monk - Ven. Wathuregama Somalankara Thera, scripted the story for the first time.
‘Hathara Peraliya’ – directed by L.M. Perera in 1969 also became special because it was the first movie that depicted historical scenes of Buddhist heritage in India.
Among other Sinhala movies that touched upon Buddhist themes were Senasuma Kothenada, Sadol Kandulu, Sarawita, Lasanda, Sambudu Mahima, Siri Pathula, Patachara, Ajasatta, Angulimala and a few others including Suriya Arana, which was screened a few years ago.
Meanwhile, it might also interest one to know that several film songs based on Buddhist themes are popular among the masses even today.
Once again, a non-Buddhist – Al Haj Mohideen Baig is considered to be the singer who had sung the most number of Buddhist devotional songs in Sri Lanka. His evergreen song ‘Buddhang Saranang Gachchami …’ in Angulimala is probably the only song that’s being played over and over again especially during the Vesak season.
Among his other popular songs are Dam Sugandhe Mal Sugandhe, Minisamai Lowa Dewiyan Wanne, Budhunge Ama Dharme, Ko Sepatha Me Sansare.
Pandith W.D. Amaradewa’s Thanha Asha Ologu Karela, Sansara Gamane Thanha Asha, Paramitha Bala Pujitha are also popular film songs on Buddhist themes. Lata Walpola, Dharmadasa Walpola, Narada Dissasekara, Nanda Malini, Sujatha Attanayake are also among key singers who have enriched our cinema with a large number of film songs based on Buddhist themes.
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/entertainment/movies/8921-sinhala-movies-made-on-buddhist-themes.html
‘Hathara Peraliya’ – directed by L.M. Perera in 1969 also became special because it was the first movie that depicted historical scenes of Buddhist heritage in India.
Among other Sinhala movies that touched upon Buddhist themes were Senasuma Kothenada, Sadol Kandulu, Sarawita, Lasanda, Sambudu Mahima, Siri Pathula, Patachara, Ajasatta, Angulimala and a few others including Suriya Arana, which was screened a few years ago.
Meanwhile, it might also interest one to know that several film songs based on Buddhist themes are popular among the masses even today.
Once again, a non-Buddhist – Al Haj Mohideen Baig is considered to be the singer who had sung the most number of Buddhist devotional songs in Sri Lanka. His evergreen song ‘Buddhang Saranang Gachchami …’ in Angulimala is probably the only song that’s being played over and over again especially during the Vesak season.
Among his other popular songs are Dam Sugandhe Mal Sugandhe, Minisamai Lowa Dewiyan Wanne, Budhunge Ama Dharme, Ko Sepatha Me Sansare.
Pandith W.D. Amaradewa’s Thanha Asha Ologu Karela, Sansara Gamane Thanha Asha, Paramitha Bala Pujitha are also popular film songs on Buddhist themes. Lata Walpola, Dharmadasa Walpola, Narada Dissasekara, Nanda Malini, Sujatha Attanayake are also among key singers who have enriched our cinema with a large number of film songs based on Buddhist themes.
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/entertainment/movies/8921-sinhala-movies-made-on-buddhist-themes.html
Mahindagamanaya New sinhala movie from Sanath Abeysekara
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Seasoned director Sanath Abeysekara’s newest movie ‘Mahindagamanaya’ based on the arrival of Buddhism to Sri Lanka will be screened in the CEL circuit from May 18 this year to coincide with Vesak
The historic movie, which will coincide with the significant 2600 Sambuddha Jayanthi, was launched with the blessings of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Buddha Sasana Ministry.
The movie produced by Daminda Upali Fernando will feature leading artistes including Jeevan Kumaratunga who will play the role of King Devanampiyatissa and Dilhani Ekanayake will play Queen Ramadaththa. The other key roles will be played by Jayani Senanayake, Roshan Ranawana, Roshan Pilapitiya, Duleeka Marapana, G. R. Perera, Kumara Thirimadura, Oshadie Hewamadduma, Sarath Dikkumbura, Chinthaka Kulathunga and others.
Rohana Weerasinghe will compose the music while Channa Deshapriya will handle the camera. Sunil Premaratne is the Art Director.
Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, Ven. Ellawala Medhananda Thera and Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne will pen the lyrics.
(RU)
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/entertainment/movies/8920-mahindagamanaya-coming-for-vesak.html
The historic movie, which will coincide with the significant 2600 Sambuddha Jayanthi, was launched with the blessings of President Mahinda Rajapaksa and the Buddha Sasana Ministry.
The movie produced by Daminda Upali Fernando will feature leading artistes including Jeevan Kumaratunga who will play the role of King Devanampiyatissa and Dilhani Ekanayake will play Queen Ramadaththa. The other key roles will be played by Jayani Senanayake, Roshan Ranawana, Roshan Pilapitiya, Duleeka Marapana, G. R. Perera, Kumara Thirimadura, Oshadie Hewamadduma, Sarath Dikkumbura, Chinthaka Kulathunga and others.
Rohana Weerasinghe will compose the music while Channa Deshapriya will handle the camera. Sunil Premaratne is the Art Director.
Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, Ven. Ellawala Medhananda Thera and Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne will pen the lyrics.
(RU)
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/entertainment/movies/8920-mahindagamanaya-coming-for-vesak.html
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Sinhawalokanaya Opens innings from Friday
Monday, January 10, 2011
‘Sinhawalokanaya’ – the much-looked forward-to cricket movie of the year will finally open its innings in the EAP circuit from January 14.
The emotional and action packed story scripted and directed by Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa features a talented star cast including the debut lead pair Dilon Jayasinghe and Raini Charuka Gunathilaka together with Menaka Rajapakse and star cricketer Thilakaratne Dilshan. Among the other stars are Sanath Gunathilaka, Cletus Mendis, Dilhani Ashokamala, Damitha Abeyratne and Kanchana Mendis who all play guest roles while the rest of the cast includes Pubudu Chathuranga, Ashen Manjula, Kumara Thirimadura, Sarath Kothalawela, Darshan Darmaraj, Vasantha Kumarawila, Janaka Ranasinghe, Chinthaka Peiris, Mihira Sirithilaka, Tharaka Adhikari, Jayalal Rohana, Maureen Charuni, Palitha Silva, Udayathi Kulathunga, Kusum Renu, Upul Weerasinghe, Gamini Hettirahchci, G. R. Perera and others.
Prabath Roshan has handled the camera, Praveen Jayaratne the editing, Wasantha Kumaravila the stunts, Ravi Hansa Wetakepotha the background scores, Tharaka Adhikari the make up, Eheliyagoda Somathilaka the art direction, Indika Mallawarachchi the still photography, Kapila Kumara Kalinga the dialogues while Ranjan Prasanna has assisted in the direction. H. M. Sugath Sisira is the media coordinator.
Ravi Hansa Wetakepotha was the executive producer of the movie
produced by Rohan de Silva, Pasan Chandrasekara and Dilan Lamb.
"Sinhawalokanaya"
the much looked forward-to cricket movie of the year will finally open its innings in the EAP circuit from January 14.
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/entertainment/151-entertainment-main/8912-qsinhawalokanayaq-opens-innings-from-friday.html
The emotional and action packed story scripted and directed by Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa features a talented star cast including the debut lead pair Dilon Jayasinghe and Raini Charuka Gunathilaka together with Menaka Rajapakse and star cricketer Thilakaratne Dilshan. Among the other stars are Sanath Gunathilaka, Cletus Mendis, Dilhani Ashokamala, Damitha Abeyratne and Kanchana Mendis who all play guest roles while the rest of the cast includes Pubudu Chathuranga, Ashen Manjula, Kumara Thirimadura, Sarath Kothalawela, Darshan Darmaraj, Vasantha Kumarawila, Janaka Ranasinghe, Chinthaka Peiris, Mihira Sirithilaka, Tharaka Adhikari, Jayalal Rohana, Maureen Charuni, Palitha Silva, Udayathi Kulathunga, Kusum Renu, Upul Weerasinghe, Gamini Hettirahchci, G. R. Perera and others.
Prabath Roshan has handled the camera, Praveen Jayaratne the editing, Wasantha Kumaravila the stunts, Ravi Hansa Wetakepotha the background scores, Tharaka Adhikari the make up, Eheliyagoda Somathilaka the art direction, Indika Mallawarachchi the still photography, Kapila Kumara Kalinga the dialogues while Ranjan Prasanna has assisted in the direction. H. M. Sugath Sisira is the media coordinator.
Ravi Hansa Wetakepotha was the executive producer of the movie
produced by Rohan de Silva, Pasan Chandrasekara and Dilan Lamb.
"Sinhawalokanaya"
the much looked forward-to cricket movie of the year will finally open its innings in the EAP circuit from January 14.
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/entertainment/151-entertainment-main/8912-qsinhawalokanayaq-opens-innings-from-friday.html
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vidhu New Sinhala Movie
Thursday, January 6, 2011
Vidu is a child who eagerly wants to go to school as other children of his age, but unfortunately is deprived of that right for reasons beyond his control. He does not have a legitimate father. Mother earns only few bucks hardly sufficient to feed him. They live in an isolated house in a coastal tourist-town. Other than the knowledge of English acquired by talking to tourists, Vidu does not have any form of formal primary education. One day a tourist throws Vidu a dollar note, thinking as if Vidu is a beggar.
“Why do you give me money ? What did I do to you to earn this money?” Vidu asks
“ What a little boy like you who hasn’t even gone to a school can do to earn a dollar from me?” The tourist asks in return.
Vidu takes this question as an insult and as a challenge. He is determined to add a value to his life which is not worth of a dollar now. The story of the film is his attempt to make his dream a reality.
Description
We’re all very thrilled to bring you this exciting news: The “Vidhu” movie will start showing in theaters around the island from 10th of December 2010. You can go to your local cinemas and enjoy this refreshing new tale about a boy who is searching for his Hero. This family movie is a “must see” that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Be sure to catch it in December!
source:http://films.lk/FilmDetails.php?id=1990
“Why do you give me money ? What did I do to you to earn this money?” Vidu asks
“ What a little boy like you who hasn’t even gone to a school can do to earn a dollar from me?” The tourist asks in return.
Vidu takes this question as an insult and as a challenge. He is determined to add a value to his life which is not worth of a dollar now. The story of the film is his attempt to make his dream a reality.
Description
We’re all very thrilled to bring you this exciting news: The “Vidhu” movie will start showing in theaters around the island from 10th of December 2010. You can go to your local cinemas and enjoy this refreshing new tale about a boy who is searching for his Hero. This family movie is a “must see” that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Be sure to catch it in December!
source:http://films.lk/FilmDetails.php?id=1990
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Sinhawalokanaya -Comming up movie
Friday, December 24, 2010
The Cricket Film 2011 Sinhawalokanaya- Upcoming Massive Period Film will Re-Boot the Entire Sri Lankan Cinema with Sri Lankan Film Industry
This is a film that showing the epic battle and struggle a group of uneducated villagers went through to get its independence back in 1948 and its discusses a "secret" what happened between 1947 November and to talk about how Sri Lanka got its independence in 1948!!
source:http://films.lk/FilmDetailsComing.php?id=1992
source:http://films.lk/FilmDetailsComing.php?id=1992
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Viyapath Bambara New movie
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
StoryThe story revolves around an elderly man who comes to live in a two storey building. He is a violin player bas well as a drunkard.
Arthur and Anne’s daughter, Dina, who lives in the same building, is a talented violinist. The old man develops a fondness for the girl. Meanwhile a youth named Rocky who has an interest towards Dina misunderstands their relationship.
The elderly man is a mystery to all the occupants of the building but soon his real identity comes to light. He was one of the country’s most popular movie stars during a certain era. This heightens the tenant’s curiosity. Why is the old man in hiding?Find out as Viyapath Bambara takes to the wide screen.
Description
Gayan Ranadheera’s maiden movie Viyapath Bambara will be screening at 15 LFD circuit cinema halls islandwide from December 3. The film is produced by Prasad de Silva.
The cast comprises Anura Dharmasiriwardena, Rupun Ranadheera, Uthpala Gunatileke, Cletus Mendis, Nandana Hettiarachchi, Manel Vanaguru, Nadeeka Gunasekara, Daya Tennakoon, Grace Ariyawimal, Thanuja Dilhani, Dhanushka Iroshani and others. Sujith Nishantha is the cameraman while Ranjith Jayasooriya had penned the dialogs. The music is by Sarath de Silva and the editor is Praveen Jayaratne. The movie includes songs sung by H R Jothipala, Latha Walpola, Nirosha Virajini, Roshen Lakshitha, Milan Suresh and Udaya Nilanga.source:http://films.lk/FilmDetails.php?id=1984
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No Problem Darling-Sinhala movies with English titles
Sunday, December 5, 2010
By Ramesh UvaisSinhala cinema’s pioneer actor and director B.A.W. Jayamanne who played the main male role in the first Sinhala talkie ‘Kadawunu Poronduwa’ had a penchant for making stage plays in the English alphabetical order while most of them were made into films too. Among them were APPARITION (Awatharaya), BROKEN PROMISE (Kadawunu Poronduwa), CHANGING FATE (Peralena Iranama), DEFEATED AIM (Weradunu Kurumanama), EVASIVE DENIAL ( Sengawunu Pilithura), FANATIC FAITH (Umathu Wishvasaya), GRISLY GUARDIAN (Kapati Arakshakaya), HASTY DECISION (Hadisi Vinischaya), IRANGANIE and others.
Since then there had been several Sinhala movies carrying English titles.
While M. Arukgoda named his film ‘Sister Mary’ in 1983, the real trend of using English titles resumed in the nineties with Hemasiri Sellapperuma’s ‘Love in Bangkok’ (1991), Roy de Silva’s ‘Cheerio Doctor’ (1991), Dinesh Priyasad’s ‘Come Or Go Chicago’ (1993), Sellapperuma’s ‘Hello Darling’ (1994), Kandapola Kumaratunga’s ‘Love 94’ (1994), Roy’s ‘Cheerio Captain’ (1995), Upali Piyaratne’s ‘Body Guard’ (1995), Roy’s ‘Cheerio Darling’ (1996), Lionel Panduwawela’s ‘Goodbye Tokyo’ (1997), Louis Vanderstraten’s ‘Girl Friend’ (1998), Sunil Soma Peiris’ ‘Hi Baby Hi’ (2001), Dharmasri Wckremasinghe’s ‘Jack and Jill’ (2001), Ranjan Ramanayake’s ‘Parliament Jokes’ (2002), Kandapola Kumaratunga’s ‘Taxi Driver’ (2003), Roy’s ‘Clean Out’ (2004), Bandu Samarasinghe’s ‘Left Right Sir’ (2004), Sudesh Wasantha Peiris’ ‘Underworld’ (2004), Jude Muttiah’s ‘Jolly Boys’ and other movies like One Shot One, Double Game, First Love Pooja, ‘Leader’, No Problem Darling, Sir Last Chance, Heart FM and others.
Among such movies in the making and awaiting release are ‘Super Six’, ‘Miss Dynamite’ and others.
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/entertainment/movies/8072-no-problem-darling.html
Since then there had been several Sinhala movies carrying English titles.
While M. Arukgoda named his film ‘Sister Mary’ in 1983, the real trend of using English titles resumed in the nineties with Hemasiri Sellapperuma’s ‘Love in Bangkok’ (1991), Roy de Silva’s ‘Cheerio Doctor’ (1991), Dinesh Priyasad’s ‘Come Or Go Chicago’ (1993), Sellapperuma’s ‘Hello Darling’ (1994), Kandapola Kumaratunga’s ‘Love 94’ (1994), Roy’s ‘Cheerio Captain’ (1995), Upali Piyaratne’s ‘Body Guard’ (1995), Roy’s ‘Cheerio Darling’ (1996), Lionel Panduwawela’s ‘Goodbye Tokyo’ (1997), Louis Vanderstraten’s ‘Girl Friend’ (1998), Sunil Soma Peiris’ ‘Hi Baby Hi’ (2001), Dharmasri Wckremasinghe’s ‘Jack and Jill’ (2001), Ranjan Ramanayake’s ‘Parliament Jokes’ (2002), Kandapola Kumaratunga’s ‘Taxi Driver’ (2003), Roy’s ‘Clean Out’ (2004), Bandu Samarasinghe’s ‘Left Right Sir’ (2004), Sudesh Wasantha Peiris’ ‘Underworld’ (2004), Jude Muttiah’s ‘Jolly Boys’ and other movies like One Shot One, Double Game, First Love Pooja, ‘Leader’, No Problem Darling, Sir Last Chance, Heart FM and others.
Among such movies in the making and awaiting release are ‘Super Six’, ‘Miss Dynamite’ and others.
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/entertainment/movies/8072-no-problem-darling.html
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Bora Diya Pokuna New movie
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Internationally acclaimed young filmmaker Sathyajith Maitipe’s maiden cinematic venture which was in a limbo for nearly a decade even after winning awards at various film festivals is finally to be released in the CEL circuit cinemas. Having obtained the green light from the Public Performance Board the film would be screened following the screening of Asoka Handagama’s latest movie ‘Vidhu’.
“I am glad that finally the public will have the opportunity to see my film,” director Sathyajith said. When queried about the ordeal he had to undergo to take his film to the audience the determined filmmaker said that he would not want to comment on anything but said his film would speak on his behalf.“Let my film and those who see it speak,” he said.
The delay of release was due to continued refusal by several censor boards stating that it was unsuitable to be seen by the Sri Lankan audience.
Prior to presenting for performance approval it was displated at a large number of festivals it was awarded the special prize for the Best Fiction Film at the Honolulu International Film festival 2005 in Hawaii, United States of America in addition to the prestigious Smithsonian institute of USA which selected Bora Diya Pokuna for their Discoveries- 2004 Programme as one of the six most exciting, entertaining and original films from Asia. Earlier it also won the “Tiger Award’s nomination” for the most promising new directors at the Rotterdam International film festival- 2004, in the Netherlands.
“Bora Diya Pokuna” represented Sri Lanka at Vancouver (Canada), Seattle (USA) and Brisbane (Australia) international Film festivals and was hailed by the critics as “At once a modern-day Buddhist parable, a deliciously juicy melodrama and an astonishingly frank depiction of sexual obsession”.
The film revolves around three rural garment factory girls a pampered prima-donna- Mangala, a safe runner- Swineetha and a tormented vixen (Gothami) who go through trials and tribulations of their bitter sweet youth in a liberalized industrial zone in the city.
The film revolves around three rural garment factory girls a pampered prima-donna- Mangala, a safe runner- Swineetha and a tormented vixen (Gothami) who go through trials and tribulations of their bitter sweet youth in a liberalized industrial zone in the city.
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Main roles in Bora Diya Pokuna are played by Kaushalya Fernando, Dilani Abeywardena, Dhaminda De Silva, Irangani Serasinghe, Dharmasiri Bandaranayake and Veena Jayakody. The cast boasts of many actors and actresses including, Dharmasiri Bandaranayake, Veena Jayakody, Priyanka Samaraweera, Chandani Seneviratne, Chandra Kaluarachchi, Leoni Kothalawela, Rohitha Karunaratne and child actress Pramudi Karunaratne.
Among the technical crew, filming is done by Palitha Perera who won the Sumathi awards for camera on two occasions and this is his first attempt in the silver screen. Ravindra Guruge is the editor and the music director is Pradeep Ratnayake. Art director is Suneth Nandalal and G. Shivagurunadan, Ashoka Ariyaratne and Thilina Weerasinghe assisted in production.
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Ira Hada Yata Movie
Monday, November 1, 2010
The message in this film (under the Sun and Moon) is unambiguous and crystal clear. The Director of the film Bennett Rathnayake interprets the title of the film
, “As preached by the Lord Buddha if there is something that we cannot hide eternally that is only the Sun, Moon and the truth. ‘Ira Handa Yata’ is to resurrect the series of events that took place in this country by disclosing the truth behind them,” One could also interpret that the Sun and the Moon do not discriminate any being living under, in providing light. There are no different Suns and Moons for different peoples based on ethnicity, language, caste or color. Therefore, all peoples should understand the uselessness of such differentiations among human beings. The secondary message is that love cuts across and has no concern for atrociously divided ethnic barriers.
Bennett Rathnayake has been able to create a gripping human drama based on Sri Lanka’s war against te
rrorism and its consequential fall out on its victims, to convey his powerful message. Above and beyond, he portrays his love for the country and how much yearning he has to see a peaceful prosperous motherland. I have heard about Bennett Rathnayake as one of the good film directors in the film industry but have not seen any of his previous films. “Ira Handa Yata” has won many international awards and whatever the awards it has won are fully justifiable.
An accidental meeting of a Corporal (Rakhitha) and an officer (Mahasen) of the Sri Lanka Army, in the forested war ground of Vanni at a dark night, facing a blistering attack of the enemy is the beginning of the story. The corporal’s efforts, who himself is wounded in the leg, to save the critically wounded officer through sheer respect, becomes futile and he ultimately abandon’s the officer at the request of him, while taking a last message from the officer to his wife. The officer ultimately faces death in the hands of a ruthless LTTE area leader while the corporal languishes in a hell hole of a prison of the LTTE along with other prisoners. He undergoes untold misery and torture but ultimately is rescued by the Sri Lanka Army. The corporal is having guilt over the death of the officer because he feels partly responsible for the officer being killed by the LTTE
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/index.php/entertainment/movies/7075-ira-handa-yata-part-1.html
, “As preached by the Lord Buddha if there is something that we cannot hide eternally that is only the Sun, Moon and the truth. ‘Ira Handa Yata’ is to resurrect the series of events that took place in this country by disclosing the truth behind them,” One could also interpret that the Sun and the Moon do not discriminate any being living under, in providing light. There are no different Suns and Moons for different peoples based on ethnicity, language, caste or color. Therefore, all peoples should understand the uselessness of such differentiations among human beings. The secondary message is that love cuts across and has no concern for atrociously divided ethnic barriers.Bennett Rathnayake has been able to create a gripping human drama based on Sri Lanka’s war against te
rrorism and its consequential fall out on its victims, to convey his powerful message. Above and beyond, he portrays his love for the country and how much yearning he has to see a peaceful prosperous motherland. I have heard about Bennett Rathnayake as one of the good film directors in the film industry but have not seen any of his previous films. “Ira Handa Yata” has won many international awards and whatever the awards it has won are fully justifiable.An accidental meeting of a Corporal (Rakhitha) and an officer (Mahasen) of the Sri Lanka Army, in the forested war ground of Vanni at a dark night, facing a blistering attack of the enemy is the beginning of the story. The corporal’s efforts, who himself is wounded in the leg, to save the critically wounded officer through sheer respect, becomes futile and he ultimately abandon’s the officer at the request of him, while taking a last message from the officer to his wife. The officer ultimately faces death in the hands of a ruthless LTTE area leader while the corporal languishes in a hell hole of a prison of the LTTE along with other prisoners. He undergoes untold misery and torture but ultimately is rescued by the Sri Lanka Army. The corporal is having guilt over the death of the officer because he feels partly responsible for the officer being killed by the LTTE
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/index.php/entertainment/movies/7075-ira-handa-yata-part-1.html
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Tikiri Suwanda New Movie coming on Nov. 10
Popular film personality Sunil Aruna Weerasiri’s maiden cinematic creation ‘Tikiri Suwanda’ will be screened from November 10.The movie will feature Jayalal Rohana, Duleeka Marapana, Joe Abeywickrema, Anula Karunathilaka, Maleesha Samaratunga, Rodney Warnakula, Anura Bandara Rajaguru and others. Veteran Rohana Weerasinghe has directed the music.
"Tikiri" loses his parents and is taken into the custody of his mother’s aunt called Rosalin. The only other person in that house is "Baby", Tikiri’s mother’s brother is uneducated and also a miser. Tikiri could not live happily, in this house because of his uncle’s ignorance.
Another couple called Alponso and Jesmine becomes familiar with the residents of this house along with another person called Chandare. They live in a separate house owned by Baby. With this combination of people Tikiri faces a lot of difficulties.
When Tkiri could not bear up the cruel attitudes of Baby, he runs away from home and goes to the temple in the village. Grandmother also comes to know that Tikiri is in the temple. With the association of the priest and other friends, Tikiri’s idea is to bring his uncle Baby to a good path of living.
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/index.php/entertainment/other/7489-tikiri-suwanda-coming-on-nov-10.html
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Ganga Addara Kele Kids Movie
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Ganga Addara Kele Kids MovieThere are many differences between the world of adults and the children. Out of all the good things the children inherit the qualities of forgiving and compassion stand out.
'Ganga Addara Kele', directed by Sudath Rohana is tele-film that depicts how different children look differently at the actions of their parents' which affect even them.
This teledrama, which began its run on last April 27, telecast every Tuesday at 9.00 pm on Swarnavahini Channel.
In the cast are by Dougles Ranasinghe, Nadeeka Gunasekara, Sanoja Bibile, G. R. Perera, Janak Premalal, Palitha Silva, Susantha Chandramali and Richard Weerakkody in addition to the four child stars Sanketh Abhilas Wickramage, Thisuri Yuwanika, Janaka Mahinda Gunathilake and Hiranya Chandraguptha.
Gunatilake is an Ayurvedic doctor living with his wife Siladari who keeps on thinking about their daughter Malika. Malika lives abroad after her marriage to Ranabahu with their only son Sudeera.
Problems in Gunatilake's family starts when Ranabahu and Sudeera return to Sri Lanka alone. It is further shocked when Ranabahu announces of Malika's sudden death. Being overwhelmed with grief over the loss of their daughter Gunatilake takes motherless Sudeera to their home in the village.
Soon Sudeera gets used to the life in the village and makes friends with his cousin Dasun and other village lads. Going around the village, wandering in the jungle and bathing in waterfalls and rivers Sudeera enjoys the new life and confronts many new experiences.
Meanwhile Ranabahu, Sudeera's father remarries Yvonne, a lady with an influential background. She too has a young daughter. Sudeera who meets his new stepmother starts disliking his stepsister at the initial stage but later becomes friendly with her. Everybody in Gunatilake's family and their relatives disapprove of this early marriage after the sudden loss of the their daughter Malika.
As a protest Gunatilake decides to take care of Sudeera. Coming back to village Sudeera enjoys the tastes of the wilderness. There is a hunter living in the forest, evading police arrest over a theft of tusks which he had committed sometimes ago.
The boys who explore the jungle come across this hunter and get friendly with him. Travelling in the jungle they encounter several hazardous events.
They become instrumental in bringing some of the timber thieves before law and manage to rescue a boy who is brought by some treasure hunters as a sacrifice to get a valuable treasure and the children go on with many more heroic feats.
Meanwhile dramatic turn of events takes place in 'Ganga Addara Keºle' when Malika supposed to have died in England returns to Sri Lanka.
In the technical crew are art director Welegedara Ranasinghe, cameraman Lakshman Wickramathilaka and the editor Daya Punchihewa.
To the lyrics written by Wasantha Kumara Kobawaka music is set by Navaratne Gamage. The script is written by Somaweera Senanayake, Bandula Weerakkody has produced the minifilm.
source:http://sundaytimes.lk/030601/tv/1.html
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Channa launches ‘Miringu Yathra
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Channa launches ‘Miringu YathraChanna Perera who has clinched the most popular actor award in both the film and tele drama versions, made his debut in Dr. Lester James Peiris’ tele drama ‘Golu Hadawatha’ and later followed it up with small screen hits Thimira Pawwa, Eka Gei Kurullo, Wassane Hiru Ewidin, Sathpura Wesiyo, Suriya Daruwo, Sawsiri Uyana, Prema Parami and several others.
As a director he proved his prowess in several tele dramas, commercials while making it big as an actor on silver screen through films like Sujatha, Dhawala Pushpaya, Theertha Yathra, Undaya, Anjalika, Hadawatha Mal Yayai and others.
He made his debut as film director with ‘Anjalika’ introducing bubbly actress Pooja Umashanker to the Sri Lankan cinema.
The reigning romantic hero of the Sinhala cinema always dares to be different, and that has indeed made Channa Perera a different brand of star – a star who can act, a star who can direct and of course a star who could sing….Proof? Mega Star on Swarnavahini.
And now Channa has started another courageous mission by accepting the challenge to direct a new adventurous love story called ‘Miringu Yathra’.
The muhurath ceremony was held at the National Film Corporation’s Tharanganee Hall last week amidst a large gathering.
The film will be produced by Sunethra Balasuriya, Pearly Wijesinghe and Harsha Gamaethige.
Channa Perera, Sanath Gunathilaka, Iranganie Serasinghe, Hemasiri Liyanage, Nihal Fernando, Shalini Tharaka, Gunadasa Madurasinghe, Saman Almeida, Sandun Wijesiri, T. M. Abeyratne, D. B. Gangodathenna and others play the key roles in ‘Miringu Yathra’.
Prabath Roshan will handle the camera, Kapila Kumara Kalinga the screenplay, Rohana Weerasinghe the music, Sameera Madhu Kindelpitiya the make up, Shan Perera the choreography, Uresha Perera and Udaya Sri Wickremaisnghe (Centigradz) will be the playback singers while Donald Jayantha will assist in the direction.
The event also coincided with the launch of Channa’s official website –
www.channaperera.com
source:http://www.dailymirror.lk/print/index.php/life/132-life/14062.html
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Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe Movie
Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe Movie ‘Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe’ (Fragrance of Life) the maiden directorial venture of producer Dhammika Siriwardena will be released on EAP circuit cinemas from June 11.
Starring Roshan Ranawana and Pooja Umashanker in the lead roles, the movie revolves around a love story between a wealthy young man who finds an ordinary girl when he was suffering from the want of ‘true love’.
Ayeshmantha son of a wealthy businessman runs his father’s businesses. He had fallen in love with a girl and she one day shocks him by handing over her wedding invitation. Deeply disturbed by this the young man looses his interest in everything including the businesses and leaves home. While roaming aimlessly he goes to the extent of committing suicide.
It is at this point he accidentally meets Rashmi who saves him and changes his mind. Rashmi takes Ayeshmantha to her relatives and makes arrangements to keep him with them for sometime. He recovers from the unhappy past and returns home with the idea to restart businesses.
Meanwhile Rashmi who is getting ready for her marriage to Prasad comes across a similar experience of Ayeshmantha. Prasad refuses to marry her on a personal reason. This paves the way for a new relationship between Ayeshmantha and Rashmi with which the film develops through a series of interesting entertaining incidents.
Others in the cast include Maureen Charuni, Ramani Siriwardena, Rex Kodippili, Janak Premalal, Richard Manamudali, Ishan Gammudali, Dayadewa Edirisinghe, Gayathri Dias and Pubudu Chathuranga.
Behind the screen Jayantah Gunawardena handled the camera, edited by Ajith Ramanayake and art director is Lal Harindranatha.
Set in the popular formula, ‘Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe’ is shot in locations around Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, Ambewela and Mahiyanganaya.
source:http://sundaytimes.lk/100530/Magazine/sundaytimestvtimes_8.html
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Suseema movie
Suseema movieSuseema’, a popular teleplay produced based on a comic story will be made into film by the same director Rohan Welivita soon. The musical story revolving around a beat band returns with a novel cast and a crew who will be a refreshing experience for those who had watched the teledrama version as well as the readers of the original comic story written by well known artist Janaka Ratnayake.
The lead roles played by Palitha Silva and Menik Kurukulasuriya in the teleplay are to be played by talented Suraj Mapa and Paboda Sandeepani while some of the other roles are to be played by Upeksha Sandamalee, Amila Abeysekera and Robin Fernando.
The teledrama with its tuneful songs like ‘Desa Piya Gathkala’ and ‘Dewathawan’ became hits and it was telecast nearly 15 times on different television channels. ‘Suseema’ was the first music direction of the king of Sinhala pop, Clarence Wijewardena in which music played a significant role.
Clarence’s music will be rearranged to suit the cinema and the present musical trends by ‘Centigrade’, a group of young musicians. “I’m sure that I made a correct decision when I selected this young group to direct music for my maiden film and also I wish that they would not harm the refreshing quality of Clarence’s tunes,” Rohan said speaking at the Muhurath which was held on June 26 which also fell on his 61st birthday.
Rohan who is also an experienced broadcaster will pay special attention to the technical standard of the movie. “We will introduce the latest High Definition (Full HD) camera, which is now being used in the international cinema,” Rohan said while introducing talented cameraman Sumedha Liyanage who is making his break through to the cinema.
“I could depend on Sumedha who is talented and eager to learn the new technology,” Rohan said.
Janaka Ratnayake, the inventor of all the characters of ‘Suseema’ in his comic story 30 years ago said, “I am glad that the characters which were limited to mere drawings are now going to be alive on the silver screen,”
“I created them in a medium without sound and verse but the story was about music and a musical group. And I was happy when these characters came live on the mini-screen and I am even happier that they are going to return on the big screen,” Janaka said in a happy tone.
The film is produced by leading business figure A. S. P. Liyanage who also produced the teledrama.
“So far we have telecast ‘Suseema’ on different channels 15 times and it is still in demand. I hope that the film too will be a hit just like its tele version.” Mr. Liyanage said at the Muhurath.
source:http://sundaytimes.lk/090705/Magazine/sundaytimestvtimes_07.htmlsuseema movie trailer
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Maathaa Sinhala mOvie
Maathaa Sinhala mOvieAward winning filmmaker, Boodee Keerthisena is to start his newest film ‘Maathaa’, a cinematic capture on the human drama that took place during the last phase of Sri Lankan war.
The film which will start its filming this month is to highlight some of the real incidents that took place and how people were affected by it.
“It will talk about many aspects like IDPs, human rescue and also the war itself which is considered as one of the unique wars that fought in the world,” Boodee said speaking to the TV Times.
Despite it being a film of war, there are several other underlined stories about love and other aspects of life.
“I always wanted to do a war film and when I thought seriously about this contemporary war, I asked myself why I don’t use it for my next direction,” Boodee said.
“There are many outsiders like those who were away from this country talk much about war and its stories. I want to recapture and show them what exactly happened during this decisive period,” he said.
In addition to the few well-known actors like Saumya Liyanage, Sarath Kotelawala and Vasantha Vittachchi, a large number of new comers will make their debut appearance with ‘Maathaa’.
“Starring real life actors, the roles of different ethnic groups will be played by actors from each respective ethic groups. In addition a large number of army personnel also will play specially the war scenes of the film,” the director said.
Nearly 60 days of shooting will cover the actual war sites and locations in and around Colombo
source:http://films.lk/FilmDetails.php?id=1859
source:http://films.lk/FilmDetails.php?id=1859
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Wehi Davasa New movie
Wehi Davasa New movieThe city of Nuwara Eliya is still asleep covered in a blanket of cold mist. The mountains and the tea estates are still not willing to wake up for the day. But Elisa has no time to idel. She has to get ready to feed her family of three, which includes her baby, with the few pennies eked out yesterday by her husband Wilison. She will have to some how take her sick baby to the hospital to show him to the doctor and get some treatment.
Theja in the hut next door is also getting ready to go to the hospital with Elisa to consult the doctor and see if her pregnancy is O.K. Theja is busy making tea for her dear husband Bandupala.
At this same moment, a bus is speeding towards Nuwara Eliya from Colombo carrying a super star actor Dilip and his drama group to stage their paly in Nuwara Eliya.
Anoja, the wife of the chief doctor at the hospital, is getting ready since early morning to attend the play, with a bouquet of flowers for the main actor. Anoja is an ardent fan of the star-Dilip and she is eager to meet him and talk to him.
But who can predict nature's ways? in an instant, the great mountain roared to change everyone's life......
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Ruwini Jayawardana
Sri Lankan born vocalist, novelist, screenwriter and actor, Bhadraji Mahinda Jayathilaka turned a new page in life when he took up the task of directing a movie. Titled Vehi Davasa (Rainy Day), the Muhurath ceremony of the movie took place at the Punchi theatre recently.
The backdrop of the story is set in the misty and cool climate of Nuwara Eliya. Though she lives in the calm and sleepy town in the outskirts, Elisa’s days are filled with activity. With an idle natured husband to support and three mouths to feed, Elisa is engaged in a battle with life. On this particular day her main concern is to take her sick child to the doctor and find a way to soothe his illness.
Her neighbour, Theja, too joins Elisa to go to hospital for her daily check up. Theja is heavily pregnant and is looking forward to having her first baby in her arms. Meanwhile another episode is unfolding elsewhere.
A popular actor named Dilip makes it to the scene. He and his team are on their way to Nuwara Eliya to stage a play. Anoja, the wife of the head physician at the general hospital in the area is looking forward to making use of the opportunity to act opposite Dilip and have a few fond words with him but life takes an unexpected turn. Nature intervenes and the lives of these few individuals are buried in a shocking incident which shakes the whole district and shatters the lives of many more to come.
“The movie is based on Bhadraji’s novel titled Vehi Davasa but the script of the movie is slightly altered to suite the contemporary society.
It is based on a true life incident that the author had witnessed in his life. Most of the team is from those who had played key roles on in theatre.
We wanted the production to have more weight and we will be using the latest high definition technology for the project,” the production manager M. Safeer revealed.
The cast comprises Hemantha Prasad, Udeni Alwis, Praba Sandasili, Sangeetha Thadani, Sanat Dikkumbura, Bhadraji Mahinda Jayathilaka, Vishaka Jayaweera, Prasad Deshapriya, Nadeeka Tharangani, Inoka Sanjaweeni and others.
Udeni Alwis is the assistant director while the script and dialogues are by Hemantha Prasad. Donald Karunaratne is the cameraman. The art director is Nalaka Jinendra. Premajayantha Kapuge will handle the make up department.
The costumes are by M. Safeer and Nalaka Jinendra. The team hopes to begin shooting in Nuwara eliys from October 1. Vehi Dawasa is produced by Inter Act Art and Bhadraji Creative Arts Center.
source:http://films.lk/FilmDetails.php?id=1849
Pitasakwala Abirahasa New movie
Friday, October 8, 2010
Pitasakwala Abirahasa New movieThis 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 hu
manity.
manity.The 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.
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.
“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.
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.
source:http://sundaytimes.lk/100725/Magazine/sundaytimestvtimes_3.html
Tikiri Suwanda Intro
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Ruwini JAYAWARDANATikiri Suwanda, the latest movie all set to begin work on January 20, sees well known producer Sunil Aruna Weerasiri turning film director. He is also the producer of the movie which he had scripted as well. His debut direction stars child actor Malisha Samaratunga in the lead role along with Weerasiri's son, Pramod Mihiranga's introduction to the wide screen.
Award-winning actor, Joe Abeywickrama had made a comeback to cinema with Tikiri Suwanda.
He plays a key role in the movie along with Jayalal Rohana and Anula Karunatileke. Giriraj Kaushalya, Duleeka Marapana, Jayani Senanayake, Rodney Warnakula, Priyantha Seneviratna, Ramya Wanigasekara, Janaka Ranasinghe, Sarath Chandrasiri, Anura Bandara Rajaguru, Sarath Kothalawala, Upeksha Swarnamali, and Saranapala Jayasuriya are also a part of the cast which includes a number of new faces as well.
Several child actors also take on significant roles.
The story and dialogues are by Lal Pagoda Arachchi. K.D. Dayananda is the cameraman, Nimal Rajapakse the make up artist, Sumith Kudaligama the art director and Priyantha Pathirage the assistant director of Tikiri Suwanda.
Rohana Weerasinghe is the music director while Ven. Rambukkana Siddhartha and Bandula Nanayakkarawasam penned the lyrics.
Veteran vocalist Nanda Malini, Senenayake and Rodney Warnakula will provide background vocals.
The production executive is Kanthi Weerasiri and the Production Manager is Lionel Gunaratne backed by Sumith Prasanna.
The media coordination and publicity is handled by Prem Dissanayake, Rohana Siriwardena and Yapa Bandara Seneviratne.
Shooting will commence in several locations including Narammala and Kandy and the movie is looking for an early release in April. Tikiri Suwanda is a Arunakanthi Film production.
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