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Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe is a 2010 Sinhala-language romantic musical film written and directed and produced by Dhammika Siriwardana.[1] The film stars Roshan Ranawana and Pooja Umashankar in lead roles along with Gayathri Dias, Rex Kodippili, Himali Siriwardena and Pubudu Chathuranga.[2][3]
| Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe | |
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| Directed by | Dhammika Siriwardana |
| Written by | Dhammika Siriwardana |
| Starring | Pooja Umashankar Roshan Ranawana Pubudu Chathuranga Sanath Gunathilake |
| Cinematography | Jayanth Gunawardhane |
| Edited by | Ajith Ramanayake |
| Music by | Mahesh Denipitiya |
Production company | EAP circuit cinemas |
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| Language | Sinhala |
Shooting of the film was commenced on 6 August 2008 in and around Nuwara Eliya, Badulla, Bandarawela, Welimada and Colombo.[4]
Plot
editAyeshmantha, owner of his father's business, falls in love with a girl named Rashi, only to find she is marrying. Saddened, Ayeshmantha loses interest in the family business and considers suicide. He leaves home only to find Rashmi in a train, who persuades him to not kill himself by jumping off the running train. Rashmi takes Ayeshmantha to live with her aunt.
Rashmi's aunts are suspicious of a would be love affair between Ayeshmantha and Rashmi, therefore disallowing Ayeshmantha to live there further. Rashmi breaks up with her fiancé. Meanwhile, Ayeshmantha decides to restore the family business.
Ayeshmantha decides to look for Rashmi. Her ex-boyfriend tells of the results of their relationships. Ayeshmantha decides to look for Rashmi, and encounters her in a churchyard, eventually leading to the development of their relationship.
Cast
edit- Roshan Ranawana as Ayeshmantha, protagonist
- Pooja Umashankar as Rashmi, girl secretly in love with Ayeshmantha
- Gayathri Dias as Rashmi's aunt
- Ramani Siriwardana as Ayeshmantha's mother
- Srimal Wedisinghe as Rashmi's father
- Maureen Charuni as Rashmi's mother
- Rex Kodippili as Ayeshmantha's father
- Himali Siriwardena as Rukshi Siriwardena
- Pubudu Chathuranga as Prasad, Rashmi' ex boyfriend
- Sanath Gunathilake in minor role
- Raja Ganeshan as Ramayya
- Shanudrie Priyasad as Senuri
- Sandali Walikanna as Wenuri
- Richard Manamudali as PHI
- Sarath Kulanga as PHI
- Giriraj Kaushalya in cameo appearance
- Semini Iddamalgoda in cameo appearance
Soundtrack
edit| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Mal Samanallu[5]" | Kelum Srimal | Uresha Ravihari | |
| 2. | "Ron Suwanda Dena Mal" | Nilar N. Kasim | Uresha Ravihari, Shihan Mihiranga | |
| 3. | "Perada Mawu Sina" | Nilar N. Kasim | Shihan Mihiranga | |
| 4. | "Mada Sulanga" | Nirosha Virajini, Amila Perera | ||
| 5. | "Sith Mal Hangum" | Nandana Wickramage | Uresha Ravihari, Shihan Mihiranga, Iresha Otam, Ruwan Hettiarachchi, Billy Fernando |
Release
editThe film was a commercial success, and helped Umashankar, who plays the role of Rashmi, rise in popularity. The soundtrack was successful as well.[6]
References
edit- ^ "Fragrance of Life". Sunday Times. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe – Sinhala Full Movie". youtube.com. 19 February 2014.
- ^ "Dhammika's debut in the silver screen". Sunday Times. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ^ "Suwada Danuna Jeewithe – Mal Samanallu". youtube.com. 14 July 2010.
- ^ fernando, sandun. "Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe". Retrieved 2017-05-23.