''Abhisheka (Consecration)'' () is a 2023

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drama film directed by Sripali Hettiarachchi and co-produced by Maleesa Anne, Nishantha Jude, P.D. Mellon and P.D. Melanie for JJ Films. It stars

Mihira Sirithilaka Mihira Sirithilaka, (born May 28, 1978, as මිහිර සිරිතිලක inhala is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Primarily active as a comedian in Sinhala television, Sirithilaka is well known for his role ...

and

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in lead roles along with

Jeewan Kumaranatunga Jeewan Kumaranatunga (born 7 November 1958: ), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television, who later became a politician, a former member of the parliament and a former cabinet minister. He is a close relative of former President Cha ...

, Nanda Wickrama, Ariyasena Gamage and Srimali Fonseka in supportive roles. Music composed by Lal Ananda Abeydeera.

Plot

Cast

as Sumith *

as Sakunthala * Nanda Wickrama * Ariyasena Gamage * Srimali Fonseka * Jayarathna Galagedara * Daminda Mendis * Kumara Ranepura * Mahesh Randeniya * Pavithra Wickramasinghe *

in cameo role

Child artists

* Harshi Rasanga as Sandali * Abhishek Isivara Waduge as Abhishek * Natalie Jayathilake * Movindu Subasinghe * Thilindika Peiris

Production

The film marked second cinema direction by Sripali Hettiarachchi after 2016 film '' Sujatha Puthra''. Apart from that, he has produced the television serials ''Pællama'', ''Sithaṭa Nivanak'', ''Kiri Ammā'', ''Hiruṭa Rathu Palasak'', and ''Bōpath Nilla''. Cinematography done by Sajitha Veerakperuma, still photography by Gitendra Liyanage, Sreethan Gunawardena and editing and color combination by Tushal Dasanayake. Assistant directors are Tharindu Ilangkorn, Indunil Deraniyagala, and Suganda Prasad. Tanushka Kahandawala made sound setup and administration whereas Sujith Lakmal made art direction. Randika Tishan and Tharaka Adhikari are the feature writers and Lasanda Gunawardena is the production manager. Music was directed by Visharada Lal Ananda Abeydeera and lyrics penned by music director himself with Ananda Padmasiri. Wisarada Sandhya Bulathsinhala, Nivani Dedunu Sri, Drani Thatsara, and Umesha Sewwandi joined as background vocalists. Visharada Jananath Warakagoda rendered his voice for the theme music.

Screening

The media screening of the film was held at Colombo City Center in November 2022. The special screening was held at One Galle face PVR in April 2023.

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, tt27561294
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2020s Sinhala-language films Sri Lankan drama films