Siri Raja Siri

Siri Raja Siri, theatrically as Siri Raja Siri alias Kiri Ibbandeniye Maharajathuma, (Sinhala: සිරි රජ සිරි, romanized: King of Kiriibbandeniya) is a 2008 Sri Lankan Sinhala children's drama film directed by Somaratne Dissanayake and co-produced by himself with his wife Renuka Balasooriya. It stars Kokila Pawan Jayasuriya,[2] Dilhani Ekanayake and Jayalath Manoratne in lead roles along with Mahendra Perera and Jayalath Manoratne. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe.[3][4] The plot of the film received positive reviews.[5] It is the 1102nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.[6]

Siri Raja Siri
සිරි රජ සිරි
DVD poster
Directed bySomaratne Dissanayake
Produced byRenuka Balasooriya
Somaratne Dissanayake
Written bySomaratne Dissanayake
StarringKokila Jayasuriya
Dilhani Ekanayake
Mahendra Perera
Music byRohana Weerasinghe
CinematographyChanna Deshapriya
Edited byRavindra Guruge
Production
company
Nimsara Enterprises
Distributed byEAP Theaters
Release date
6 March 2008 [1]
Running time
88 minutes
CountrySri Lanka
LanguageSinhala

Plot

Sirimal is a bright young poor boy living in a rural village area in Sri Lanka. When he passes the all-island scholarship exam with becoming the first place in the island, he wins a chance to attend a wealthy school in Colombo. Despite his many cries and tears to leave his hometown and family, he travels to Colombo with his father. Sirimal does well in the school, gaining many friends as well as a spoiled rival, Shehan.

When the School drama teacher announces about their annual Drama Competition, Sirimal is determined to get the main role, which is the King's role. However, he wins the role of his dreams, but he hasn't got enough money for the costume. Shehan, who also wanted that role, encourages Sirimal to swap roles, which is the Rajadrohiya's role. But Sirimal doesn't want to.

Sirimal and his best friend tries to earn money to buy the costume by doing part time jobs, such as shoe polishing and working in a store. But Sirimal's father insists they get help from the village's dancing teacher, who gives Sirimal his king costume. But the crown is too big for Sirimal.

The drama teacher tells Sirimal to make a ring out of cloth and cotton. After that he will be able to wear the crown no matter how big it is. On the day of the performance, Shehan steals the cotton ring from Sirimal while he's in the washroom. After a tearful tantrum, the drama teacher decides to give Shehan the king's role and Sirimal the cheap rajadrohiya role. Sirimal protests, but he gives an extraordinary performance as the Rajadrohiya and wins the best actor award. The film ends with Sirimal acting as the king in their village drama competition.

Cast

Soundtrack
No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Sara Sip Sayuru[7]"Somaratne DissanayakeHarshana Dissanayake 
2."Rupunoda Sindu"Somaratne DissanayakeEdward Jayakody 

Awards and nominations

The film won several awards at international film festivals.[8][9]

Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014Dhaka International Film FestivalBest Audience Award for Best FilmWon
2008Asia Pacific Screen AwardsAsia Pacific Screen Award for Best Children's Feature FilmNominated
2008Mexico International Children Film FestivalJury Mention Award for Best FilmWon
2008Lola International Children Film FestivalSilver Knobi Award for Best FilmWon
2008Argentina International Children Film FestivalSignis Jury Award for the Best FilmWon
2008Rimouski International Children Film FestivalCamerioHumanitas AwardWon
2008Rimouski International Children Film FestivalCifej AwardWon
2008Chinese International Children Film FestivalAward for the Best Child ActorWon
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References
  1. "Coronation of 'King Siri'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
  2. "The coronation of another young artiste to Sinhala cinema: King Siri rules on". Daily News. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  3. "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  4. "Siri Raja Siri (King Siri) -2008". Sandeshaya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  5. "Siri Raja Siri: Looking back". Fragments. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  6. "Sri Lanka Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
  7. "Sara Sip Sayuru - Harshana Dissanayake". Evoke Music. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  8. "ACHIEVEMENTS OF DR. SOMARATNE DISSANAYAKE". somadissa.com. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  9. "'King Siri' wins Jury award". Sunday Times. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
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