‘Kathuru Mithuru’ passes century
View(s):By Susitha Fernando
‘Kathuru Mithuru’, Giriraj Kaushalya’s latest film successfully passed 100 days with record breaking 700,000 patrons by January 3. Produced by Basura Siriwardena for Alaknkulama Films, features the late Jayalath Manoratne, Mahendra Perera, Rodney Warnakula, Priyantha Seneviratne, Giriraj Kaushalya, Sampath Jayaweera, Gihan Fernando, Maureen Charuni, Jayani Senanayake, Sahan Ranwala, Piyumi Botheju, Ranga Jayakody and two new faces Rasanjana Nandasiri and Sadani Hettigoda were introduced to cinema.
In addition to Sri Lanka ‘Kathuru Mithuru’ was shown in other countries including Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Japan, England and Italy. Set in a rural backdrop, ‘Kathuru Mithuru’ revolves around a traditional hairdresser and a tailor. One common instrument used in both their occupations is the pair of scissors and their friendship is revolved around it. The hairdresser has a daughter and the tailor has a son and both of them have completed their university education. Yet they don’t have jobs and both the youngsters want to join their fathers’ occupations. But their interests are strongly objected by both the fathers. Will the young couple be able to convince their fathers and take the traditions jobs to a new height? ‘Kathuru Mithuru’ continues with many hilarious and entertaining moments that take place at the barber and tailoring shops.
Behind the screen Ruwan Costa is the cinematographer, Ajith Ramanayake the editor, Priyantha Dissanayake the make-up artiste and Nilantha Priyadarshana the production coordinator. The executive producer of the film is Yasith Siriwardana while Basuru Siriwardana is the producer. Music direction by Rohana Weerasinghe while lyrics for the film are written by Bandara Eheliyagoda, Nilar N. Cassim and Achala Solamans.
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