Adaraneeya Prarthana (Sinhala: ආදරණීය ප්රාර්ථනා) is a 2022 romance film directed by Wasawa Baduge and executive produced by Ishantha Withanage. It stars Shanudrie Priyasad, Nethmi Roshel, Rahul Rishika. The music is directed by Yasas Medagedara.[1][2] The film was entirely shot in Sri Lanka, even though some scenes were originally planned to be taken in Australia which was cancelled due to the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions. It features seven songs, with the soundtrack composed by musician and vocalist Yasas Medagedara.
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Sinhala | ආදරණීය ප්රාර්ථනා |
Directed by | Wasawa Baduge |
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Cinematography | Wasawa Baduge |
Edited by | Sandaruwan Perera |
Music by | Yasas Medagedara |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Language | Sinhala |
This film is framed like Bollywood Romance Concept films.[3][4][5]
Rahul (Rahul Rishika), confident and hopeful about his new life upon his return to the country unexpectedly finds himself facing a battle with his fate and love. Torn between two women, Menakaa (Shanudrie Priyasad) and Parami (Nethmi Roshel),[6] he embarks on a journey tainted with broken promises and heartbreak in pursuit of answers.
Adaraneeya Prarthana is scheduled to release in Sri Lanka, Australia, Canada, USA, UAE, and Japan. The film premiered in Alberta, Canada on the 27th of August, 2022, opening up to record-breaking sales on Day 1.[7] Likewise, the film was released in several other regions in Canada and Australia throughout the months of September and October, 2022, and premiered in Sri Lanka, Japan, and USA in the month of November.
Upon release, Adaraneeya Prarthana has received critical acclaim for breaking the stereotype of young romance,[8] and is remarkably the largest distribution of a Sinhala-language movie overseas.[9] Moreover, it has been applauded as a "breath of fresh air" by prominent Sri Lankan musician and singer, Santhush Weeraman, and has been remarked as a revolutionary turning point in the Sri Lankan Film Industry.[10]
The Sri Lankan Grand Premiere was held on the 4th of November, 2022, at the PVR multiplex in One Galle Face, with the simultaneous release of the movie in several cinemas islandwide. The event was attended by popular celebrities of the Sri Lankan Media Industry. "Superb! Superb movie. This is the first time I have cried like this for a sinhala movie, ever," stated popular Sri Lankan actress and former politician, Upeksha Swarnamali.[11] In addition, prominent Sri Lankan film director, Chandran Rutnam, added "They did a tremendous job, and kept me entertained". [12]. The release of the movie witnessed the first time in which nearly all the available shows across the country reached houseful status in recent Sri Lankan cinematic history.
The film features seven songs.[13] The songs were released prior to the premiere of the movie, and was met with critical acclaim, with critics regarding the soundtrack as "impeccable", and praising composer Yasas Medagedara.
No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seethala Sulange (Sinhala: සීතල සුළඟේ)" | Ayodhya Fernando | Yashodha Medagedara | 4:16 |
2. | "Madhurabhani (Sinhala: මධුරභාණී)" | Shehan Galahitiyawa | Yasas Medagedara | 4:03 |
3. | "Sewwandi Paya (Sinhala: සෙව්වන්දි පායා)" | Shehan Galahitiyawa | Bathiya N Santhush | 5:30 |
4. | "Therunado Visal Adare (Sinhala: තේරුනාදෝ විසල් ආදරේ)" | Shehan Galahitiyawa | Yasas Medagedara | 5:29 |
5. | "Mal Siththam (Sinhala : මල් සිත්තම්)" | Shehan Galahitiyawa | Yasas Medagedara, Yashodha Medagedara | 3:41 |
6. | "Saumyawantha Re (Sinhala : සෞම්යවන්ත රෑ)" | Shehan Galahitiyawa | Shanika Madumali | 4:38 |
7. | "Senehas Aware (Sinhala : සෙනෙහස් අවාරේ)" | Shehan Galahitiyawa | Supun Perera | 4:09 |
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