Walapatala Explained

Walapatala (Penumbra) (si|වලාපටල|italic=yes) is a 2008 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Vijitha Gunaratne and co-produced by Kasheyapa Gunarathna and Nelum Gunarathna.^[2] It stars Jayalath Manoratne and Jayani Senanayake in lead roles along with Saumya Liyanage and Gamini Haththotuwegama. Music composed by Tharupathi Munasinghe.^{[3] [4] [5] [6]} It is the 1107th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.^[7]

Cast

• Jayani Senanayake as Sumana
• Gamini Haththotuwegama as Dr. Manoharan
• Jayalath Manoratne as Council member Victor Jayasundara
• Saumya Liyanage as Dr. Delgoda
• Lal Kularatne as Sergeant Banda
• Palitha Silva as Chartin
• Duleeka Marapana as Sheela
• Deepani Silva as Nurse
• Kumara Thirimadura - uncredited role
• Somasiri Alakolange
• Athula Liyanage as Amarapala
• Anton Jude as Piyasena
• Nalin Pradeep Udawela
• Dharmapriya Dias
• Swarna Mallawarachchi - guest appearance

Awards

• 2008 Sarasaviya Award for the Best Director - Vjitha Gunaratne^[8]
• 2008 Sarasaviya Award for the Best Supporting Actor - Saumya Liyanage
• 2008 Sarasaviya Award for the Best Art Direction - Lal Harindranath

Notes and References

1. Web site: ‘Walapatala’ unveils at Regal . Sunday Times . 13 December 2019.
2. Web site: ‘Walapatala’ screenplay released . Sunday Times . 13 December 2019.
3. Web site: Sri Lankan Screened Films . Sarasaviya . 11 March 2017.
4. Web site: Walapatala's cinematic integrity - Midweek Review . The Island . 11 March 2017.
5. Web site: Microscopic view of the systemic ailment Walapatala - Penumbra by Vijitha Gunarathne . The Sunday Observer . 11 March 2017.
6. Web site: ‘Walapatala’: Vijitha weaves a true story . The Sunday Times . 11 March 2017.
7. Web site: Sri Lanka Cinema History . National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka . 3 October 2016.
8. Web site: Sarasaviya Awards on its 32nd successive run: Local Oscars back again . The Sunday Observer . 11 March 2017.