Walapatala (Penumbra) (Sinhala: වලාපටල) is a 2008 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Vijitha Gunaratne and co-produced by Kasheyapa Gunarathna and Nelum Gunarathna.[2] It stars Jayalath Manoratne and Jayani Senanayake in lead roles along with Saumya Liyanage and Gamini Haththotuwegama. Music composed by Tharupathi Munasinghe.[3][4][5][6] It is the 1107th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.[7]
Plot
Cast
- Jayani Senanayake as Sumana
- Gamini Haththotuwegama as Dr. Manoharan
- Jayalath Manoratne as Council member Victor Jayasundara
- Saumya Liyanage as Dr. Delgoda
- Lal Kularatne as Sergeant Banda
- Palitha Silva as Chartin
- Duleeka Marapana as Sheela
- Deepani Silva as Nurse
- Kumara Thirimadura - uncredited role
- Somasiri Alakolange
- Athula Liyanage as Amarapala
- Anton Jude as Piyasena
- Nalin Pradeep Udawela
- Dharmapriya Dias
- Swarna Mallawarachchi - guest appearance
Awards
- 2008 Sarasaviya Award for the Best Director - Vjitha Gunaratne[8]
- 2008 Sarasaviya Award for the Best Supporting Actor - Saumya Liyanage
- 2008 Sarasaviya Award for the Best Art Direction - Lal Harindranath
References
- ^ "'Walapatala' unveils at Regal". Sunday Times. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ^ "'Walapatala' screenplay released". Sunday Times. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Walapatala's cinematic integrity - Midweek Review". The Island. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Microscopic view of the systemic ailment Walapatala - Penumbra by Vijitha Gunarathne". The Sunday Observer. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "'Walapatala': Vijitha weaves a true story". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Sri Lanka Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "Sarasaviya Awards on its 32nd successive run: Local Oscars back again". The Sunday Observer. Retrieved 11 March 2017.