Uthuru Sulanga
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| Sinhala | උතුරු සුළඟ |
| Directed by | Chamara Janaraj Peiris |
| Written by | Chamara Janaraj Peiris |
| Produced by | Pix and Words Productions |
| Starring | Eranga Jeewantha Kavindya Dulshani Sriyantha Mendis Dulan Manjula Liyanage Sujani Menaka Bimal Jayakodi |
| Cinematography | Kapila Sugath Wijayaratna |
| Edited by | Sudesh Kumarasinghe |
| Music by | Udara Jayakodi |
| Distributed by | LFD Theaters [1] |
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
Uthuru Sulanga (Sinhala: උතුරු සුළඟ; lit. 'Winds of Change') is a 2023[2] Sri Lankan Sinhala post-war drama thriller film directed by Chamara Janaraj Peiris in his directorial cinema debut [3][4] and co-produced by director himself with Muhammad Ghani, Rasitha Jinasena and Kapila Nawarathna for Pics and Words Productions.[5] It stars Eranga Jeewantha and Kavindya Dulshani in lead roles [6] along with Sriyantha Mendis, Sujani Menaka and Bimal Jayakodi, Dulan Manjula Liyanage in supportive roles.[7][8]
The first phase of the filming was shot in Uswewa village,[9] Anamaduwa.[10][11] The media screening was screened at Tharangani Cinema Hall on 14 January 2021.[12] The premiere was held on 23 April 2021 at the Liberty Cinema. It was earlier planned to screen on 5 March 2021.[13][14] However, it was later announced that the film will be released on 29 April 2021.[15][16][17] The media screening was screened at Scope Cinema CCC on 20 March 2021. It was earlier planned to screen on 29 April 2021. However, it was later announced that the film will be released 24 March 2023.[18]
Plot
[edit]Uthuru Sulanga unfolds an unknown side of life of a person who seeks refuge in a then boarder village in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. The village has just buried all the memories of the staggering Northern war. He (Sunimal) finds shelter in the house of chieftain of the village ‘Ralahami mama’ who does not bother about his past but present. Sunimal whilst trying hard to get over his indelible memories of war, faces his second battle of life as he couldn't resist the charm of Yasho, Ralahami mama's daughter. When he loses his battle, the dark shadows of an unforeseen future surrounds him....again. Yet he has to discover himself, his real family and his future.[19]
Cast
[edit]- Eranga Jeewantha as Sunimal [20]
- Kavindya Dulshani as Yashodara [21]
- Sriyantha Mendis as Ralahamy Mama
- Dulan Manjula Liyanage as Veere
- Kasuni Kavindi Fernando
- Sujani Menaka
- Sulakkhana Herath
- Bimal Jayakodi
- Rohana Beddage
- Meena Kumari
- Dilhani Ekanayake
- Sanath Gunathilake
Soundtrack
[edit]The music for Uthuru Sulanga was composed by Udara Jayakody, with lyrics written by Thushani Bulumulle.[22]
Release
[edit]Filming was complete by 2021, when the film was supposed to receive theatrical release,[23] which was postponed to 24 March 2023.[2] However, a press screening had taken place on 20 March 2021.[2]
References
[edit]- ^ "'Uthuru Sulanga' later this month". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ a b c "උතුරු සුළඟ / Uthuru Sulanga/ Winds of Change Uthuru Sulanga". Uthuru Sulanga - www.uthurusulanga.com. 2021-04-04. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ "At the media meeting of Chamara Peiris' debut film 'Uthuru Sulanga'". Silumina. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ "Art cannot be lost no matter what the plague - 'Uthuru Sulanga' Director Chamara Janaraj Peiris". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "'Uthuru Sulanga' blow from the 29th". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ "Uthuru Sulanga / උතුරු සුළඟ". Digital Identity of Sinhala Cinema. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ "Winds of Change". Ceylon Today. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ "'Uthuru Sulanga' blowing in March". news19. 19 February 2021. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ "'Uthuru Sulanga', the biggest movie to be screened islandwide from April 29". Ceylon One. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ "The first phase of Chamara's "Uthuru Sulanga" is over". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ ""Uthuru Sulanga" first phase filming finished". mirrorarts. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ "Chamara Janaraj's 'Uthuru Sulanga' movie coming soon". bizreport. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ ""Uthuru Sulanga" from March 5". helawoodpopcorn. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ ""Uthuru Sulanga" will be on display from March 5". newsmania. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ "Chamara Peiris' 'Uthuru Sulanga' to be screened from April 29". The Leader. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ "Chamara Janaraj's "Uthuru Sulanga" from April 29th". sathmina. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ "'Uthuru Sulanga' premiere". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "උතුරු සුළඟ / Uthuru Sulanga/ Winds of Change Uthuru Sulanga". Uthuru Sulanga - www.uthurusulanga.com. 2021-04-04. Retrieved 2023-03-09.
- ^ "උතුරු සුළඟ / Uthuru Sulanga/ Winds of Change Uthuru Sulanga". Uthuru Sulanga - www.uthurusulanga.com. 2021-04-04. Retrieved 2021-04-26.
- ^ "It is not good to take for granted the values that are given to us from the outside-Eranga Jeewantha". Silumina. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ "The village girl who wears a water cloth and does fashion work: Kavindya Dulshani". Mawrata News. Retrieved 2021-04-12.
- ^ Sithata Siyumali/සිතට සියුමැලි- URESHA Ravihari ft. DUMAL W.- from Uthuru Sulanga/උතුරු සුළඟ- Movie, retrieved 2021-04-26
- ^ "'Uthuru Sulanga' blows from April 29 - Life | Daily Mirror". www.dailymirror.lk. Retrieved 2023-10-01.
External links
[edit]- Uthuru Sulanga on Sinhala Cinema Database
- Uthuru Sulanga official trailer on YouTube
- Uthuru Sulanga at IMDb
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