Dharmayuddhaya
Dharmayuddhaya (transl. War for Justice) is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala-language drama thriller film directed by Cheyyar Ravi and produced by MTV Channel and The Capital Maharaja Organization Limited, and distributed by M Entertainments. It is a shot-for-shot remake of the Indian Malayalam-language film Drishyam by Jeethu Joseph. The film stars Jackson Anthony and Dilhani Ekanayake in the lead roles and features Kusum Renu, Kumara Thirimadura, Thisuri Yuwanika and Roshan Pilapitiya in supporting roles. The music was composed by Sachith Peris.
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| Directed by | Cheyyar Ravi |
| Produced by | The Capital Maharaja Organisation Limited |
| Story by | Jeethu Joseph |
| Based on | Drishyam (2013) by Jeethu Joseph |
| Starring | Jackson Anthony Dilhani Ekanayake Kusum Renu Thisuri Yuwanika |
| Music by | Sachith Peris |
| Cinematography | S. Saravanan |
| Edited by | S. P. R. Raja Sethupathie |
Production company | |
| Distributed by | M Entertainments |
Release date | 14 July 2017 |
Running time | 158 minutes |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
| Box office | 22.4 LKR Crores |
It is the 1282nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The official trailer was released on 30 January 2017. The premiere of the movie was held on 13 July 2017 at Regal Cinema. The director, Cheyyar Ravi, had died in March 2017. Dharmayuddhaya successfully passed 100 days run in theatres.
Plot
The story of “Dharmayuddhaya” revolves around Harishchandra, a selfmade businessman who is loved and respected by all in the area. A dedicated family man, for Harishchandra his wife and two children are his most valued treasures of his life.
But with an unexpected sequence of events, the happy and peaceful family is devastated. Due to a stranger who enters their lives, their happiness is shattered unexpectedly.
Cast
- Jackson Anthony as Harishchandra
- Dilhani Ekanayake as Rani Harischandra
- Kusum Renu as PM Vishaka Samaranayake
- Roshan Pilapitiya as OIC Ravi
- Kumara Thirimadura as PC Wimal
- Thisuri Yuwanika as Achini Harischandra
- Rohan Jayakody as Restaurant Manager
- Vinumi Vansadhi as Sachini Harischandra
- Dhanuka Dilshan as Shane Samaranayake
- Ananda Atukorala as Sargent Jinadaasa
- Douglas Ranasinghe as Upali Samaranayake
- Avanthi Aponsu as Raani's mother
- Wasantha Kumarasiri as Raani's father
- Ariyasena Gamage as Salesman
- Tharanga Bandara as Raani's brother
- Mahinda Jinasena as Contractor
- Somasiri Colambage as Siripala
- Nirukshan Ekanayake as Palitha
- Damith Rukshan as Gamini
- Sureni Senarath as Principal
- Manjula Dissanayake as Damith - Shane's friend
- Madhusanka Bandara as Saman Witharana
Songs
| No. | Title | Lyrics | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Neela Akase" | Sunil Ariyaratne | Meena Prasadini, Rooney |
Origins
Dharmayuddhaya is the official Sinhala remake of the Malayalam film Drishyam which was remade into several Indian languages.[1] The remake rights of the film were sold for ₹155 million.[2]
Reception
Box office
The film earned 535 Lakhs (53.5 million) of Sri Lankan rupees from 31 days of screening. The CEL theatre corporation revealed that the film has been watched by more than 235,000 viewers, by the end of first month.[3] The film earned 955 SLR Lakhs (95.5 million)from 45 days, a record box office in Sri Lankan cinema.[4] After 65 days of screening, the film had been watched by over 700,000 viewers, according to CEL theatres.[5] After 100 days of screening, the film earned 22.4 SL crores (224 million).Dharmayuddhaya is the highest-grossing film in Sri Lanka.
Accolades
Top performer of the respective cinema circuit as well as over 10 cinemas in the country, ‘Dharmayuddhaya’s accolades includes -[6][7][8][9]
| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34th Sarasaviya Awards | Blockbuster Movie of the Year 2017 | Dharmayuddhaya | Won |
| Best Actress 2017 | Dilhani Ekanayake | Nominated | |
| Best Actor 2017 | Jackson Anthony | Nominated | |
| Best Emerging Actress 2017 | Thisuri Yuwanika | Won | |
| SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards 2018 | People's Choice Film Of The Year | Dharmayuddhaya | Won |
| Derana Film Awards 2018 | Blockbuster Movie of the Year | Dharmayuddhaya | Won |
| Best Actor | Jackson Anthony | Won | |
| Best Actress | Dilhani Ekanayake | Won | |
| Best Actor In a Supporting Role | Kumara Thirimadura | Won | |
| Hiru Golden Film Award 2018 | Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Kumara Thirimadura | Won |
| Most Popular Child Actor | Vinumi Wasandi | Won | |
| Special Recognition Certificate | Kusum Renu | Won | |
| SIGNIS Awards (Sri Lanka) 2018 | Best Actor | Jackson Anthony | Won |
| Best Actor In a Supporting Role | Kumara Thirimadura | Won | |
| Presidential Film Awards 2019 for 2017 | Special Jury Award | Vinumi Vansadi | Won |
| Film with Highest Patron Response | Dharmayuddhaya | Won | |
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Thisuri Yuwanika | Nominated | |
| Kusum Renu | Nominated | ||
| Best Actor in a Supporting Role | Kumara Thirimadura | Nominated | |
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Dilhani Ekanayake | Nominated | |
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Jackson Anthony | Nominated |
References
- Srinivasan, Meera (2018-06-17). "Sri Lankan south's lost ties with south India". The Hindu. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 2019-08-09.
- Bhaskaran, Gautaman (9 January 2014). "Mohanlal's aam aadmi is a surprise hit in Drishyam". Hindustan Times. Archived from the original on 10 March 2015. Retrieved 12 January 2014.
- "31 days, 535 lakhs by Dharmayuddhaya". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 17 August 2017.
- "55 Lakhs, 45 days, close to 1000 Lakhs". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 31 August 2017.
- "7 Lakhs, 65 days". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 23 September 2017.
- "Winners of the Sixth Derana Sunsilk Film Awards 2018". adaderana.lk. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- "Cargills Sarasaviya Film Awards". Daily News (Sri Lanka)date=4 August 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- "HIRU GOLDEN FILM AWARDS 2018". Sarasaviya. 1 November 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- "SIGNIS salute". Daily News (Sri Lanka). 29 August 2018. Retrieved 13 May 2019.