Aganthukaya

Aganthukaya
ආගන්තුකයා
Directed by Vasantha Obeysekera
Produced by A.G.A Films
Written by Vasantha Obeysekera
Based on True story
Starring Saumya Liyanage
Chandani Seneviratne
Sanath Gunathilake
Music by Rohana Weerasinghe
Cinematography Ruwan Costa
Edited by Ravindra Guruge
Distributed by CEL Theatres
Release date
 1 January 2007
Running time
 100 minutes
Country Sri Lanka
Language Sinhala

Aganthukaya (Sinhalese: 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.[1][2][3] This is the last film directed by Vasantha Obeysekara.[4] It is the 1087th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.[5]

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 Politician
  • Giriraj Kaushalya
  • Nimal Anthony
  • Damayanthi Fonseka
  • Somasiri Alakolange
  • Chandrasoma Binduhewa

Awards

  • Sarasaviya Award for the Best Script
  • Sarasaviya Award for the Best Film

References

  1. ↑ "13. Aganthukaya (The Outcast) - 2007". Vasantha Obesekere films. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  2. ↑ "Aganthukaya (The Outcast), 2007, directed by Vasantha Obeysekara". Harbourfront Centre. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  3. ↑ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  4. ↑ "Vasantha Obeyesekere, who immortalised real life stories on the silver screen, is no more". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  5. ↑ "Sri Lanka Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
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