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Ruwan Costa
Chalitha Ruwan Costa (born 8 May 1967 as රුවන් කොස්තා), is a Sri Lankan cinematographer and cameraman known for his works in Sinhala-language cinema. Often considered as one of the leading cinematographers in Sinhala cinema, his best known works in Sinhala cinema include: ''Agnidahaya'' (2002), ''Guerilla Marketing'' (2005), ''Sankranthi'' (2007), '' Sikuru Hathe'' (2007), '' Samige Kathawa'' (2014), and ''Adaraneeya Kathawak'' (2017). In a career spanning more than three decades, Costa worked as the director of photography on 26 Films and about 5000 AUP television productions, 3000 AUP television and film commercials. Personal life He was born on 8 May 1967 in Mawanella, Kegalle, Sri Lanka as the youngest of the family with one sibling. His father Ronal Costa is a Fire & Safety Consultant and his mother Heenmanike Wijeratne is a house wife. He has one sister. He completed education from Kingswood College, Kandy. He is married to Dhammika Kumari Warshako ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mawanella
Mawanella is a town which belongs to the Kegalle district in the Sabaragamuwa Province of Sri Lanka. It lies between Kegalle and Kadugannawa along the Colombo-Kandy road. The area consists of four administrative areas, namely Mawanella, Aranayake, Rambukkana and Hemmathagama. Demographics Mawanella Division has a population of 111,727. Urban area's of the Town are mostly inhabited by Sinhalese and Muslim people respectly. With a small Tamil minority. Others include Malay, Burgher, Indian Tamils. ''Sourcstatistics.gov.lk' Economy Business is the way of living for majority of the people. There are plenty of Teachers in this town. Education sector also is another income source of the people in this area. Products The crops include rice, tea, rubber, pepper, cardamom, nutmeg, vegetables and various types spices. Mawanella is also famous for its traditional handicrafts, especially the pottery, brass-ware and tobacco related industry. There are over 50 pottery shops in Annasi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
SIGNIS Awards (Sri Lanka)
The SIGNIS Awards are presented annually by SIGNIS, the Roman Catholic lay movement for communication media professionals, to recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry, including directors, actors, and writers. There are SIGNIS chapters in numerous countries and this article deals with the Sri Lankan chapter. Background SIGNIS (Sri Lanka) developed in November 2001 from the merger of national chapters of OCIC and Unda. OCIC was the international Catholic communications organisation for cinema and Unda was the international Catholic organisation for radio and television. Both organisations were founded in 1928 in Sri Lanka. SIGNIS Sri Lanka is one of 16 Asian units of the worldwide association of SIGNIS, which general secretariat is established in Brussels, Belgium. Leading directors in Sri Lanka cinema have described being inspired by the Film Review Caucus, a mini-theater organized by OCIC in Colombo. It arranged screenings and encouraged students to write rev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ko Mark No Mark
''Ko Mark No Mark'' ( si, කෝ මාක් නෝ මාක්, italic=yes) is a 2014 Sri Lankan Sinhala comedy film directed by Jayaprakash Siwgurunadan and produced by Soma Edirisinghe for EAP Films. It stars Vijaya Nandasiri in dual roles and Dilhani Ekanayake in lead roles along with Giriraj Kaushalya and Mihira Sirithilaka. Music co-composed by Mahesh Denipitiya and Kapila Pugalarachehi. It is the 1217th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot The film revolves around Mark who works as an assistant to professor Amaraweera a scientist who is working on a new discovery. Mark has a tough time at home with his wife as he has not been paid his salary for several months. She often quarrels with him over this. One day when Prof. Amaraweera refuse to pay his salary, Mark decides to commit suicide and swallows a solution in the lab prepared by the professor. Instead of death it makes him disappear physically and quite surprisingly he gets in touch with a dead revolutionary V ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Peeter One
''Peeter One'' ( si, පීටර් වන්, italic=yes) is a 2013 Sri Lankan Sinhala comedy, family film directed by Bandu Samarasinghe and produced by Sisira Senaratne for Swarna Films. It stars Bandu Samarasinghe in lead role along with Veena Jayakody, Rodney Warnakula and Nilanthi Dias. Music for the film is done by Jayantha Rathnayake. The film became one of Sri Lanka's blockbuster movies with reaching more than 150 days in cinema theatres. It is the 1188th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. This is the fourth film direction by Bandu Samarasinghe. His son Kanchana Samarasinghe and second daughter Rasoga Samarasinghe also introduced to the first time in cinema. Cast * Bandu Samarasinghe as Peeter * Nilanthi Dias as Sherine * Rodney Warnakula as Waiter Jonty * Veena Jayakody as Elizabeth Briganza * Lakshman Mendis as Lorenso Sylvester * Manel Wanaguru as Dalryn, Bryan's mother * Sarath Kulanga as Chief Chef * Kanchana Samarasinghe as Bryan * Susil Perera as Peeter's f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samanala Sandhawaniya
Samanala Sandhwaniya (සමනල සංධ්වනිය ), also known as Butterfly Symphony is a 2013 Romantic film directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri and starring Yashoda Wimaladharma, Uddika Premarathna, Pubudu Chathuranga, Wilson Gunaratne, Soorya Dayaruwan, Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi, Roger Seneviratne and Chathurika Peiris. It was released on 4 October 2013 on EAP theaters. The film successfully completed 100 days in theatres. Plot Cast * Yashoda Wimaladharma as Punya Dissanayake * Uddika Premarathna as Vadisha Wikramanayaka ** Soorya Dayaruwan as Young Vadisha Wicramanayaka * Pubudu Chathuranga as Vadisha's elder brother * Wilson Gunaratne as Danny - Vadisha's Manager * Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi as Vadisha's father * Roger Seneviratne as Revatha Dissanayake * Chathurika Peiris as Vadisha's wife * Damitha Abeyratne as Punya's roommate * Roshan Pilapitiya Roshan Pilapitiya Abhayasinghe (born 21 March 1975: si, රොෂාන් පිලපිටිය), is an acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Super Six (film)
''Super Six'' ( si, සුපර් සික්ස්), is a 2012 Sri Lankan coming-of-age sports comedy film directed and produced by Udara Palliyaguruge for Real Image Films. The film stars Saranga Disasekara and Paboda Sandeepaniin lead roles along with Hemal Ranasinghe, Aruni Rajapaksha, Roshan Ranawana, Pubudu Chathuranga and in supportive roles. Music composed by Mahesh Denipitiya. It is the 1174th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. It is a remake of the 2007 Tamil film ''Chennai 600028''. Plot ''Super Six'' is based a group of friends who live in an enclosed apartment, crazy about nothing but cricket, thinking of playing in a six-a-side tournament. They do many things to keep their team as the best ever six-a-side team, but the mischievous behavior of each and every one causes problems within the team. After the joining of the rival team captain, Jude, the story takes an unexpected twist. The lives of these mischievous youth with micro-politics and their fantasies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
King Hunther
''King Hunther'' ( si, කිං හන්තර්, italic=yes) is a 2011 Sri Lankan Sinhala comedy film directed by Jayaprakash Sivagurunathan and produced by Dhammika Siriwardena for Alankulama Films. It stars Vijaya Nandasiri, Anarkali Akarsha and Mahendra Perera in lead roles along with Kumara Thirimadura_and_Anarkali_Akarsha._Music_co-composed_by_Mahesh_Denipitiya_and_Jananath_Warakagoda._It_is_the_1158th_Sri_Lankan_film_in_the_Cinema_of_Sri_Lanka.html" "title="inhala) is an actor in Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. He is an actor, singer, filmmaker and journalist by profession. ... and Anarkali Akarsha. Music co-composed by Mahesh Denipitiya and Jananath Warakagoda. It is the 1158th Sri Lankan film in the Cinema of Sri Lanka">Sinhala cinema. The film successfully completed fifty days of screening. Plot The film takes place where an ancient King Hunther (Vijaya) was awaken by a hundred years sleep and started to modernize to present day ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aganthukaya
''Aganthukaya'' ( si, ආගන්තුකයා; English: ''The Outcast'') is a 2007 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Vasantha Obeysekera and produced by Anura Abeysekara for A.G.A Films with the funds of National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. It stars Saumya Liyanage and Chandani Seneviratne in lead roles along with Sanath Gunathilake and Giriraj Kaushalya. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. This is the last film directed by Vasantha Obeysekara. It is the 1087th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film has been shot in Kurunegala, for tireless seventeen days. The film has received mostly positive reviews from critics. Plot The story revolves around a school principal who was transferred to a national school in a far flung area as a political punishment. Through his dedication and perseverance the principal develops the school with impressive academic results. Cast * Saumya Liyanage as Sampath * Chandani Seneviratne as Sampath's wife * Sanath Gunathilake as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sankranthi (2007 Film)
''Sankranthi (The Tender Trap)'' ( si, සංක්රාන්ති, italic=yes) is a 2007 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Anuruddha Jayasinghe and co-produced by Prof. Nimal Senanayake and Dr. Withana P. Somasiri for N.S Productions. It stars Sangeetha Weeraratne, W. Jayasiri and Bimal Jayakody in lead roles along with Giriraj Kaushalya and Sunil Hettiarachchi. Music composed by Navaratne Gamage. The film was screened at 34th International Indian Film Festival in World Cinema category and also won numerous awards at film festivals. It is the 1165th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film was screened at the 34th International Indian Film Festival in December 2006. Plot Cast * Sangeetha Weeraratne as Pam * W. Jayasiri as Dr. Gerad * Bimal Jayakody as Sunimal * Giriraj Kaushalya * Sunil Hettiarachchi * Hemasiri Liyanage * Seetha Kumari Seetha Kumari Ehelepola (born 9 May 1940 – died 7 August 2013 as සීතා කුමාරි ඇහැලේ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nilambare
''Nilambare'' ( si, නිළම්බරේ, italic=yes) is a 2006 Sri Lankan Sinhalese romantic film directed by Kalum Palitha Mahirathna and produced by Upul Jayasinha for Nilwala Films. It stars Ranjan Ramanayake, Sanath Gunathilake, and Dilhani Ekanayake in lead roles along with Semini Iddamalgoda, and Sangeetha Weeraratne. Music composed by Sarath de Alwis. It is the 1069th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhalese cinema. Plot Cast * Ranjan Ramanayake as Nirwan * Dilhani Ekanayake as Samadhi * Ravindra Randeniya as Jayasuriya * Sanath Gunathilake as Nimal * Semini Iddamalgoda as Nimal's wife * Veena Jayakody * Anarkali Akarsha as Sherine * Sangeetha Weeraratne as Madhu * Anton Jude Anton Jude Gomes, known as Anton Jude (28 November 1960 – 19 March 2012; ඇන්ටන් ජූඩ්) was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. A career spanning for more than three decades, Jude was a popular comedi ... as Podiyan * Ratnawali Kekunawala as mother of Nim ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudu Kalu Saha Alu
''Sudu Kalu Saha Alu (Shades of Ash)'' ( si, සුදු කළු සහ අළු, italic=yes) is a 2005 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama thriller film directed by Sudath Mahaadivulwewa and produced by Krishan Deheragoda for Cine Shilpa. It stars Dilhani Ekanayake, Sriyantha Mendis and Mahendra Perera in lead roles along with Jayalath Manoratne and Sanath Gunathilake. Music composed by Premasiri Khemadasa. It is the 1053rd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film has been filmed at a specially built village in a location 'Kalu Visa Pokuna' in Anuradhapura. It is the first Sri Lankan film made without a single main character in Sinhala cinema history. The film screened at 27th Goteborg Film Festival in Sweden on 29 January 2004. Plot A convoy of trucks returns refugees to the “Kalu Visa Pokuna” village. The village had previously been ransacked by the extremists who had killed men, women, and children and buried them in a mass grave. The refugees coming in the trucks are ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajjumala
''Rajjumala'' ( si, රජ්ජුමාලා, italic=yes) is a 2004 Sri Lankan Sinhala mystery, thriller film directed by Anura Chandrasiri and produced by Chithrani Hidurangala. It stars Bandu Samarasinghe and Dilhani Ekanayake in lead roles along with Suvineetha Weerasinghe, and Roshan Pilapitiya. Music composed by Nalaka Anjana Kumara. This is the first dramatic role played by Bandu Samarasinghe. It is the 1042nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Amarasiri Peiris won the Sarasavi Award for the Best Singer in 2004. Shooting of the film was complete in and around the locations in Pelmadulla, Wadduwa and Panadura areas. Plot Cast * Bandu Samarasinghe as Sekara * Dilhani Ekanayake as Punya * Suvineetha Weerasinghe * Roshan Pilapitiya Roshan Pilapitiya Abhayasinghe (born 21 March 1975: si, රොෂාන් පිලපිටිය), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television as well as a singer. Largely active in television serials, Pilapitiya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
