‘Spandhana’: A romance blended with horror story
View(s):Introducing the genre of horror romance to Sri Lankan cinema ‘Spandhana’ another film by ‘Sinhawalokana’ famed filmmaker Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa is now being screened at Regal Colombo, Lido Borella and theatres around the country.
The film stars Shalani Tharaka, Roshan Ranawana, Dilhani Ekanayake and Thisuri Yuwanika in the main cast while the rest of the roles are played by Buwani Chapa, Sandun Lakshitha, Givantha Arthasad, Darshan Dharmaraj, Nimanthi Porage, Gihan Fernando, Mahendra Perera and Nilmini Kottegoda.
‘Spandhana’ has a poignant start featuring a young girl (Shalini Tharaka) who has to undergo a heart transplant and awaits a donor. Her aunt (Dilhani Ekanayake), father’s sister who loves her so much and has the same blood group commits suicide consenting her wish to donate her heart for her young niece. It is not only her heart but the wealthy aunt also writes her massive bungalow in the hill country to the girl in her last will. The girl undergoes the transplant and recovers successfully.
After full recovery she goes to her aunt’s bungalow with her boyfriend (Roshan Ranawana) and two friends. As the group goes to the bungalow, the story takes a dramatic twists and the film narrates along the four horrific days the group stays in the bungalow. The girl now carrying her aunt’s heart starts to see her aunt who communicates with her reveals a completely different story to her suicide.
Behind the screen Prabath Roshan is the cinematographer, Ajith Hathwella-art director, Uhan Ovita make-up, Shan Alwis editor and Gayan Srimal, the choreographer. Produced by Jagath M. Yapa, ‘Spandana’ screenplay written and directed by Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa.
