Film on the Father of the Nation ready
View(s):‘Nidahase Piya D.S.’, a film revolving around the life and times of the Father of the Nation, the first Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Deshamanya D. S. Senanayake has been completed its production and it will soon be ready for release.
Directed by Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa, the film is slated to be released next year in celebration of the 70th Independence anniversary.
The main role of Don Stephen Senanayake, is played by Lakshman Mendis, while the young DS is played by award winning playwright and actor Thumindu Dodantenna.
The other main roles are played by Jayalal Rohana, Janak Premalal, Susantha Chandramali, Thisuri Yuwanika, Palitha Silva, Buddadasa Vithanarachchi, Saranga Disasekara, Somasiri Alakolanga, Douglas Ranasinghe, Anura Bandara Rajaguru, Udeni Aliws, Isuru Lokuhettiarachchi, Pavithra Wickremasinghe, Priya Vithanayrachchi, G. R. Perera, Nayana Hettiarachchi, Roshan Pilapitiya, Nirosha Thalagala and Ayodhya Ratnasiri.
The biopic movie is to depict major events in D. S. Senanayake’s personal and political lives. In addition the film is to capture major social and political events that took place during his lifetime.
Behind the screen, camera by Chandana Jayasinghe, production executive- is Udaya Eranga Lokuhewa, music direction is by Samantha Perera, art direction- Dhammika Hewaduwaththa, make up- Tharaka Adhikari, assistant direction by Udaya Prasanna and media coordination is by Anton J. Fernando. Still photography is done by Mewan Liyanage.
