‘Rathriyawee’ relates repercussions of disturbed families

Filmmaker and teledrama director Sanjaya Nirmal's latest direction ‘Rathriawee’ a teledrama depicting the plight of children who are brought up against the backdrop of disturbed families is telecast every Wednesday at 8.35 pm Rupavahini.

The minplay highlights the sad destiny of families where there are quarrels between parents and it stars Dhananjaya Siriwardena, Oshadhi Hewamadduma, HImali Saurangi, Jagath Manuwarne, Chamila Peiries, Niroshan Ileperuma, Sampath Sri Jayasinghe, Janith Wickremage, Chithra Warakagoda, Krishani Alanki, Austin Samarawickrema, Sarath Kulanga, Nelum Perera, Muri Samarasinghe, Roshana Ondachchi, Sandali Welikanna and Pumudu Welikanna.

Anuhas Senadheera is young man brought up in a traditional family from Kandy. Professionally qualified, with his talent he is an executive in a private advertising firm. His younger brother Sahashra is an undergraduate boarded in Colombo continues his education amidst various hardships. Anuhas' wife Bagya comes from a disturbed family background. Even though at the time when they were in love she was very affectionate now it has changed. Now she behaves as a tough woman and she suspects her husband and refuse to accept the other members of his family. Yet she is a caring mother to her children.

Upeka is the elder sister of Bagya and she interferes in her sister's family. She lives in a rented house and she bothers about other's families while her own daughter is in trouble. Her daughter Jani is being deceived by a young man who pretends to be an engineer while he is only a helper in a garage.

Meanwhile a friendship between Anuhas and Rangila, a female colleague in their work place is misunderstood by Bagya. This is due to the misinformation provided by her sister Upeka. This leads to a family break down and Bagya goes to her sister with the two children.

Living alone with the children she comes across many a problem. In strange circumstances Rangila, Anuhas' colleague in the office who was suspected of having an affair with him is met by Sahasra, Anuhas' brother and they fall in love.
Jani, Upeka's daughter elopes with her boyfriend and disheartened Upeka does not anymore to interfere Bagya's family. And Bagya realizes her own faults and tries to go back to Anuhas. Would the reunion be a success?

Camera directed by Priyantha Pradeep, edited by Thilanka Bandara and make up by Sameera Madhu Kindelpitiya. Art direcotor is Manuera Jayamalstory and story and production of ‘Rathriyawee’ is by Dhammika SIriwardena.