ABA(film):-The epical tradition of the Sinhala cinema
Hey people 'Aba' is the upcoming high-budget Sinhalese Film directed by Jackson Anthony, based on the historical legend of King Pandukabhaya which took place in Sri Lanka more than 2300 years ago.
The production of this film began halfway through 2007. The film was shot at different remote places in Sri Lanka. Shooting has been completed by now.
So be ready to see the new era of Sinhala cinema.For more details visit aba.lk official website and Enjoy!
Anthony’s son, Sajitha Anuttara, portrays Pandukabhaya. The film also features Malini Fonseka, Ravindra Randeniya, Sriyantha Mendis, Sabeetha Perera and many other popular actors.
It was released in Sri Lanka on 8 August 2008. Plans are being made to screen this film in several other countries, including China, Italy and Australia.
Production
Justin Belagamage and Rajindra Jayasinghe produced this film for Mandakini Creations (Pvt) Ltd. Production began halfway through 2007. The film was shot at different remote places in Sri Lanka. It is the most expensive Sinhalese movie to date, costing more than 60 million Rupees ($500.000).[citation needed] The set for the royal palace alone reportedly cost around 6.5 million Rupees ($60.000).Cast
- Sajitha Anuttara as Pandukabhaya
- Ravindra Randeniya as Pandula
- Malini Fonseka as Bhaddakachchana
- Sabeetha Perera as Unmaada Chitra
- Senaka Titus Anthony as Senda
- Kanchana Kodituwakku as Deega Gamini
- Saumya Liyanage as Habara
- Sriyantha Mendis as Parumukhaya
- Neil Alles as King Panduvasudeva
- Lucien Bulathsinhala as Abhaya
Crew
- Director – Jackson Anthony
- Producers- Justin Belagamage, Ms. Rajindra Jayasinghe for Mandakini Creations
- Assistant Director – Anura Wijeysinghe
- Director of Photography – Suminda Weerasinghe
- Music Director – Nadeeka Guruge
- Production Manager- Samanpriya Marasinghe
- Art Director – Udeni Subodhi Kumara
- Make-up Artist – Vasantha Vittachchi
- Editor- Ravindra Guruge
- Costume Designers- Nihan Senevirathna, Vasantha Srinath
- Choreographer- Chandana Wickramasinghe
- Stunts Director- Guru G Karunapala
- Visual Effects Artist- Chamath Paranawithana
- Lyricist- Prof. Sunil Ariyarathne
