Kanyavi (Sinhala: කන්යාවි) is a 2009 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Siritunga Perera and produced by Indika Wijeratne for Cine Vision Lanka Films.[1] It stars Sanath Gunathilake and Meena Kumari in lead roles along with Sathischandra Edirisinghe and Pubudu Chathuranga.[2] Music composed by Nadeeka Guruge.[3][4] The film introduced Dilani Madurasinghe to cinema for the first time.[5] It is the 1132rd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.[6]
| Kanyavi කන්යාවි | |
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| Directed by | Siritunga Perera |
| Written by | Siritunga Perera |
| Produced by | Cine Vision Lanka Films |
| Starring | Sanath Gunathilake Meena Kumari Pubudu Chathuranga |
| Cinematography | K. D. Dayananda |
| Edited by | Stanley de Alwis |
| Music by | Premasiri Khemadasa |
| Distributed by | NFC Theaters |
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
The film was successfully screened for 60 days at Ritz Borella and other NFC circuit cinema halls around the country.[7]
Plot
editThis article needs a plot summary. (February 2017) |
Cast
edit- Sanath Gunathilake as Janaka Senanayake
- Meena Kumari as Imaya Senanayake
- Dilani Madurasinghe as Kumari
- Sathischandra Edirisinghe as Janaka's father
- Pubudu Chathuranga as Madhava
- Hyacinth Wijeratne as Janaka's mother
- Himali Sayurangi as Tharushi Nadeesha
- Seetha Kumari as Somawathi
- Susila Kottage as Mrs. Charlot Sylvester
- Upali Keerthisena as Madhava's servant
- Kapila Sigera as Thug
Soundtrack
edit| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Siyumali Piume" | Amarasiri Pieris |
References
edit- ^ "Kanyavi a psychological human drama". Daily News. Retrieved 30 December 2009.
- ^ "'Kanyavi' salutes the role of woman". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Kanyavi — A timeless partnership". The Nation. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Sinhala Film Kanyavi by Siritunga Perera – starring Sanath Gunathilaka and Meena Kumari at Sandeshaya Sri Lanka". Sandeshaya. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ "Sri Lanka Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "'Kanyawi' continues". Sunday Times. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
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