‘Aththamma’
comes for New Year on Rupavahini
“Aththamma” one episode miniplay, a New Year gift from
Teledrama Unit of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation will be telecast
on April 12 at 7.00pm. The drama revolves around a couple who had
no idea of what their child wanted.
Wikumsiri
and Sherin are a young couple with an urban middle class mentality
and who have given priority to money and social status. Their only
son Dumindu is longing to go to his Aththamma who lives in the village.
Wikumsiri and Sherin promise Dumindu to take him to her for the
New Year.
But
Wikumsiri’s sudden decision to organise a party for his friends
shatter all the dreams of the child. What would be the outcome of
the parents’ decision ignoring their child’s dream?
Nilmini
Tennakoon and Jayalal Rohana play the lead roles while child actor
Rasika Liyanage is introduced to the mini screen. Giriraj Kaushalya,
Sarath Kothalawela and Wasanthi Ranwala have roles in ‘Aththamma’.
Screenplay
was written by Rasika Suraweeraarachchi, Ajith Balangoda was cameraman,
lighting were by Somaratne Perera and Chandralal De Silva joins
as make up artiste in this one episodic play. Santhusa Liyanage
directed the drama.
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