TV Times

'Sayaweni Patumaga' (Sixth Lane) directed by Dee. Ga. Somapala is another popular teledrama to join Swarnavahini tele base. It is telecast every weekday at 7.30 pm.

To a script of Somaweera Senanayake, 'Sayaweni Patumaga' is jointly produced by Aruna Mendis and Ruwan Mendis.

The story is set in a suburban environment, peopled by low-income earners and middle class families. Revolving around a persevering young man, the teledrama depicts how he achieves his objectives despite seemingly insurmountable odds.

Suwandaratne starred by Palitha Silva, the protagonist is an innocent man who depends on selling food parcels kept in a cart by the road. His only relative is his younger sister, Sulochana (Himali Sayurangi) is an equally energetic young woman.

Suwandaratne's assistant, Sirimangala (Rodney Warnakula) is a jovial innocent man well-known for his foolishness at times. Working hard they manage to develop their food business.

Suwandaratna is in love with Aparna (Nadeesha Alahapperuma), niece of Rosa Nona (Ramya Wanigasekara), and owner of a boutique in the town. But several wealthy young men in the area are interested in her too. Encouraged by Rosa Nona, Aparna gives up her friendship with Suwandaratne, with the hope of finding a better and wealthier partner.

Although Suwandaratne is disappointed, with the encouragement given by his sister, he moves forward and becomes a very successful businessman.

Meanwhile, Sulochana, too gets employed in a factory, owned by a wealthy and successful young businessman, Asitha. By sheer hard work and perseverance, she reaches to the top, within a very short time. Asitha falls in love with Sulochana.

Asitha also is the younger brother of Lasith who entices Aparna, Suwandaratna's former friend.

Will Asitha be able to get married to Sulochana? What would Suwandaratne do? What is the future hope for Sulochana? Will Aparna be able to realise her dreams of marrying a wealthy man? All these will be answered at the end of 'Sayaweni Patumaga'.

Others in the stellar cast include Kanchana Kodithuwakku, Anula Karunathilaka, Anura Bandara Rajaguru, Maheshika Gunasekara, Sunil Hettiarachchi, Shiromika Fernando, Rupa Pathirana, Namal Bandara and Samanpriya Herath.

'Sayaweni Patumaga' edited by Manjula Maiwatta, camera handled by G. Nandasena is an art direction of Manoj Wikramasighe. To the lyrics penned by Bandara Ehallyagoda, Tharupathi Munasinghe handled the music. (SRF)