Английская Википедия:Ashawari
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Ashawari (Шаблон:Lang-si) is a 2022 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic film directed and produced by Theja Iddamalgoda for Media Vision Films in his directorial debut.[1][2] The film stars Hemal Ranasinghe and newcomer Ishatka Jahanvi in lead role whereas Saranga Disasekara, Jayani Senanayake and Bimal Jayakody made supportive roles.[3] It is the last film acted by veteran dramatist Jayalath Manoratne.[4]
Plot
The film revolves around Ranesh Singhawansha, a young man from a very wealthy family in the upcountry. While training at the Diyatalawa Military Academy, he started a love affair with the youngest daughter of the Ohiya Station Master called "Ashavari". The film flows with the conflict between the two families.[2]
Cast
- Hemal Ranasinghe as Ranesh Singhawansha
- Ishanka Jahanvi as Ashawari
- Jayalath Manoratne as Station master, Ashawari's father
- Jayani Senanayake as Rajini Subramanium, Ashawari's mother
- Saranga Disasekara as Ranesh's uncle
- Semini Iddamalgoda as Ranesh's mother
- Bimal Jayakody as Lasantha
- Priyankara Rathnayake
- Daya Wayaman
- Dinithi Walgamage as Ashawari's sister, Lasantha's love interest [5]
- Lasantha Udukumbura as Lasantha's friend
- Ruvi Lakmali
- Danushka Dias
- Rohan Ranatunga
Production
The Muhurath ceremony of the film was held in 2018 and shooting commenced from October 2018.[6] This is the directorial debut for Theja Iddamalgoda who is more popular in advertising design.[7] The film features several songs sung by Nirosha Virajini, Surendra Perera, Sanka Dineth and Upeka Nirmani.[8] Lyrics penned by Kelum Srimal and Nandana Wickramage.[3] In the film, art direction done by Sunil Premaratne, costume design by Lasantha Udakumbura and makeup by Indika Udara. Daminda D. Madawala and Indunil Deraniyagala are the assistant directors.[9] The film was shot in Diyatalawa, Ohiya, Idalgashinna, Nuwara Eliya, Ambewela areas and Ranminitenna drama village.[2]
Release
The film was earlier set to be released in January 2022, but later confirmed to screen in theaters on March 3, 2022.[10][11] Then the film is set to release in Canada, England, Australia, New Zealand and the United States in late March.[3]
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