Sinhabahu සිංහබාහු | |
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Directed by | Somaratne Dissanayake |
Written by | Somaratne Dissanayake |
Based on | Early chronicles |
Produced by | Gamini Wickramasinghe Renuka Balasuriya |
Starring | Akila Dhanuddara Abhilashi Santhushki Yashoda Wimaladharma Sajitha Anthony Sineti Akila |
Cinematography | Vishwa Balasuriya |
Edited by | Ajith Ramanayake |
Music by | Prof. Saman Panapitiya |
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Country | Sri Lanka |
Language | Sinhala |
Sinhabahu ( Sinhala: සිංහබාහු), is a 2024 Sri Lankan Sinhalese historical thriller film directed by Somaratne Dissanayake and co-produced by Gamini Wickramasinghe and Renuka Balasuriya. [1] The film is based on the legend in the Mahāvaṃsa where playwright Ediriweera Sarachchandra produced a stage drama under the same title. [2] [3] It stars Akila Dhanuddara in titular role along with debutant Abhilashi Santhushki in lead roles and Yashoda Wimaladharma, Sajitha Anthony, Sineti Akila, Chandana Wickramasinghe and Sahan Manage made supportive roles. [4] Popular teledrama actress Dusheni Miurangi also made her debut cinema acting with the film. [5]
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plot summary. (March 2020) |
The film marks 11th cinema direction by Somaratne Dissanayake. Assistant director is Chamara Selara, and co-producers are Gamini Wickramasinghe and Renuka Balasuriya. The make-up was handled by Vidura Abhayadeera and art direction by Janaka Prasad. Music directed by Prof. Saman Panapitiya. [1] Vishwa Balasuriya is the cinematographer and Ajith Ramanayake is the editor.
The song premiere and trailer was launched at Savoy Premier Cinema, Wellawatta in June 2023. [5] The film was previously released on 20 March 2023 during 'Sinamabhimani - 2023' 10 year anniversary festival presented to mark the 10th anniversary of Sri Lanka Film Directors Forum. [6] [7] Media screening of the film was held at the Savoy Premier Cinema Hall in March 2024. [8]
Initially veteran actor Jackson Anthony was selected for the lead role where he acted in the first few shots of the film. [5] However, he was hospitalized following an accident at Thalawa in Anuradhapura after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a wild elephant at Thalawa. [9] [10] [11] Therefore, his elder son Akila Dhanuddara was selected for the main role and screen were shot again. Jackson remained in intensive care, on a ventilator donated by his family, for 458 days (15 months), until 9 October 2023 when he died as a result of his injuries at the age of 65. [12] Even though, Jackson's scenes were filmed, they were not used for the trailer or the film. [5]
Sinhabahu සිංහබාහු | |
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Directed by | Somaratne Dissanayake |
Written by | Somaratne Dissanayake |
Based on | Early chronicles |
Produced by | Gamini Wickramasinghe Renuka Balasuriya |
Starring | Akila Dhanuddara Abhilashi Santhushki Yashoda Wimaladharma Sajitha Anthony Sineti Akila |
Cinematography | Vishwa Balasuriya |
Edited by | Ajith Ramanayake |
Music by | Prof. Saman Panapitiya |
Release date |
|
Country | Sri Lanka |
Language | Sinhala |
Sinhabahu ( Sinhala: සිංහබාහු), is a 2024 Sri Lankan Sinhalese historical thriller film directed by Somaratne Dissanayake and co-produced by Gamini Wickramasinghe and Renuka Balasuriya. [1] The film is based on the legend in the Mahāvaṃsa where playwright Ediriweera Sarachchandra produced a stage drama under the same title. [2] [3] It stars Akila Dhanuddara in titular role along with debutant Abhilashi Santhushki in lead roles and Yashoda Wimaladharma, Sajitha Anthony, Sineti Akila, Chandana Wickramasinghe and Sahan Manage made supportive roles. [4] Popular teledrama actress Dusheni Miurangi also made her debut cinema acting with the film. [5]
This article needs a
plot summary. (March 2020) |
The film marks 11th cinema direction by Somaratne Dissanayake. Assistant director is Chamara Selara, and co-producers are Gamini Wickramasinghe and Renuka Balasuriya. The make-up was handled by Vidura Abhayadeera and art direction by Janaka Prasad. Music directed by Prof. Saman Panapitiya. [1] Vishwa Balasuriya is the cinematographer and Ajith Ramanayake is the editor.
The song premiere and trailer was launched at Savoy Premier Cinema, Wellawatta in June 2023. [5] The film was previously released on 20 March 2023 during 'Sinamabhimani - 2023' 10 year anniversary festival presented to mark the 10th anniversary of Sri Lanka Film Directors Forum. [6] [7] Media screening of the film was held at the Savoy Premier Cinema Hall in March 2024. [8]
Initially veteran actor Jackson Anthony was selected for the lead role where he acted in the first few shots of the film. [5] However, he was hospitalized following an accident at Thalawa in Anuradhapura after the vehicle they were travelling in collided with a wild elephant at Thalawa. [9] [10] [11] Therefore, his elder son Akila Dhanuddara was selected for the main role and screen were shot again. Jackson remained in intensive care, on a ventilator donated by his family, for 458 days (15 months), until 9 October 2023 when he died as a result of his injuries at the age of 65. [12] Even though, Jackson's scenes were filmed, they were not used for the trailer or the film. [5]