Ranmuthu Duwa
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Ranmuthu Duwa was the first colour full-length Sinhalese language film to be produced in Sri Lanka in 1962
. It was produced by Shesha Palihakkara
and directed by Mike Wilson, who also made his debut as a feature director. The film stars some of those who would go on to become big names in the Sinhala Cinema
, such as Gamini Fonseka
, Joe Abeywickrema and Jeevarani Kurukulasooriya in the leading roles. Playback singing was by Nanda Malini
, Narada Disasekara
and W.D. Amaradeva. Lyrics were written by Chandrarathne Manawasinghe. It was an instant hit among the audiences and some of its songs are still famous today.
The film was shot in and around Trincomalee
, Eastern Sri Lanka. It was shot on 36 mm film and was the first Sri Lankan film to involve underwater sceneries.
1962 in film
The year 1962 in film involved some significant events.-Events:*May - The Golden Horse Film Festival and Awards are officially founded by the Taiwanese government....
. It was produced by Shesha Palihakkara
Shesha Palihakkara
Shesha Palihakkara was an Sri Lankan dancer, actor, and producer. He achieved critical recognition with a starring role in Lester James Peries' masterpiece Rekava and as producer of Getawarayo, Sarawita and Ranmuthu Duwa....
and directed by Mike Wilson, who also made his debut as a feature director. The film stars some of those who would go on to become big names in the Sinhala Cinema
Cinema of Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan cinema encompasses the films made in Sri Lanka. It is a fledgling industry that has struggled to find a footing since its inauguration in 1947 with Kadawunu Poronduwa produced by S.M.Nayagam of Chitra Kala Movietone.Sri Lankan films are usually made in the Sinhalese language, the...
, such as Gamini Fonseka
Gamini Fonseka
Sembuge Gamini Shelton Fonseka was a Sri Lankan film actor and politician.Fonseka was born on March 21, 1936 in Dehiwela the third child of William and Daisy Fonseka. Starting school at a Presbyterian institution, Gamini moved on to S. Thomas' College, Mt. Lavinia...
, Joe Abeywickrema and Jeevarani Kurukulasooriya in the leading roles. Playback singing was by Nanda Malini
Nanda Malini
Nanda Malini who traditional style Singer is well known the queen of classical , contemporary Sinhala music and the most talented and much loved female singer in Sri Lanka....
, Narada Disasekara
Narada Disasekara
Narada Disasekara was a Sri Lankan classical singer. He won the first Sarasaviya Award for Male Playback Singing in 1964 for his duet "Galana Gangaki Jeevithe" with a young Nanda Malini for Ranmuthu Duwa....
and W.D. Amaradeva. Lyrics were written by Chandrarathne Manawasinghe. It was an instant hit among the audiences and some of its songs are still famous today.
The film was shot in and around Trincomalee
Trincomalee
Trincomalee is a port city in Eastern Province, Sri Lanka and lies on the east coast of the island, about 113 miles south of Jaffna. It has a population of approximately 100,000 . The city is built on a peninsula, which divides the inner and outer harbours. Overlooking the Kottiyar Bay,...
, Eastern Sri Lanka. It was shot on 36 mm film and was the first Sri Lankan film to involve underwater sceneries.
Synopsis
The film is about the discovery of an underwater treasure. It involves a mixture of ancient legends, human treachery and romance.Cast
- Austin Abeysekara
- Joe Abeywickrama
- Tilakasiri Fernando
- Gamini Fonseka
- Shane Gunaratne
- Jeevarani Kurukulasooriya
- Vincent Vaas