Aganthukaya (Sinhala: 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.[2][3][4] This is the last film directed by Vasantha Obeysekara.[5] It is the 1087th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.[6]
| Aganthukaya | |
|---|---|
| Sinhala | ආගන්තුකයා |
| Directed by | Vasantha Obeysekera |
| Written by | Vasantha Obeysekera |
| Based on | True story |
| Produced by | A.G.A Films |
| Starring | Saumya Liyanage Chandani Seneviratne Sanath Gunathilake |
| Cinematography | Ruwan Costa |
| Edited by | Ravindra Guruge |
| Music by | Rohana Weerasinghe |
| Distributed by | CEL Theatres |
Release date |
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Running time | 100 minutes |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
| Budget | 6 million LKR [1] |
The film has been shot in Kurunegala,[7] for tireless seventeen days.[8] The film has received mostly positive reviews from critics.[9]
Plot
editThe 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
edit- 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
edit- Sarasaviya Award for the Best Script
- Sarasaviya Award for the Best Film
References
edit- ^ "'Aganthukaya' copies in India". Sunday Times. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ^ "13. Aganthukaya (The Outcast) - 2007". Vasantha Obesekere films. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Aganthukaya (The Outcast), 2007, directed by Vasantha Obeysekara". Harbourfront Centre. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 1 January 2018. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Vasantha Obeyesekere, who immortalised real life stories on the silver screen, is no more". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "Sri Lanka Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "Vasantha returns with 'Aganthukaya'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ^ "Aganthukaya shot in record time". Sunday Times. Retrieved 4 December 2019.
- ^ "Vasantha's 'Aganthukaya' unveils the corrupted world". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
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