Sudu Sewaneli
Sudu Sewaneli (Shadows of White) (Sinhala: සුදු සෙවණැලි) is a 2002 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed and produced by Sunil Ariyaratne for Charudatta Films. It stars Linton Semage and Vasanthi Chathurani in lead roles along with Roshan Pilapitiya and Kanchana Mendis. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe.[1][2] It is the 980th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.[3] The film won eight awards including the Best Film and the Best Lyricist at Sarasaviya Festival 2003.[4]
| Sudu Sewaneli සුදු සෙවණැලි | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Sunil Ariyaratne |
| Produced by | Charudatta Films |
| Written by | Sunil Ariyaratne |
| Based on | Piyadasa Welikannage |
| Starring | Linton Semage Vasanthi Chathurani Roshan Pilapitiya |
| Music by | Rohana Weerasinghe |
| Cinematography | Suminda Weerasinghe |
| Edited by | Elmo Halliday |
Release date | 21 June 2002 |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
Plot
The story revolves around a rural family of the year 1848, where many national heroes started their rebels against British rule including Veera Puran Appu.
Cast
- Vasanthi Chathurani as Podi Menike
- Roshan Pilapitiya as Heen Banda
- Linton Semage as Sudu Banda
- Iranganie Serasinghe
- Kanchana Mendis
- Nihal Fernando
- Quintus Weerakoon
- Edward Gunawardena
- G.R Perera
- Hemasiri Liyanage
- Vasantha Vittachchi
- Jagath Benaragama
Production
The film has been shot around Matale, Melsiripura, Galle Fort, Wadduwa Church and some scenes of old Colombo.[5]
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Kiyawa Magiya" | Nanda Malini | |
| 2. | "Suriya De Rajano" | Nanda Malini | |
| 3. | "Uda Unath Pasaloswaka" | Nanda Malini |
References
- "Ariyaratne returns to his old love". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- "Sri Lanka Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- "'Sudu Sevaneli' restores Sunil's confidence". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- "Sunil breaks long silence". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
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