Sandesaya (Sinhalese language word meaning The Message) is a 1960 film. The film based on the war between the Sinhalese people and the Portuguese invaders in Sri Lanka. It was directed by Sri Lankan film director Lester James Peries. It was produced by K. Gunaratnam on behalf of the Cinemas Company on the request of Raj Kapoor.[1]
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Sandesaya | |
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Directed by | Lester James Peries |
Written by | Lester James Peries K. A. W. Perera Benedict Dodampegama |
Produced by | K. Gunaratnam |
Starring | Ananda Jayaratne Kanthi Gunatunga Gamini Fonseka |
Cinematography | William Blake |
Edited by | Titus De Silva |
Music by | R. Muttusamy |
Release date |
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Running time | 120 minutes |
Country | Sri Lanka |
Language | Sinhala |
A band of guerrillas led by Bandara (Ananda Jayaratne) lead a resistance against Portuguese invaders. Bandara is in love with Sumana (Kanthi Gunatunga).
The music in the film was composed by R. Muttusamy, a pioneer in Sinhala music. Jothipala's Puruthugeesikaraya was a hit.[2] The lyrics were composed by Arisen Ahubudu.[3]
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