Udumbara (film)

Udumbara (Sinhala: උදුම්බරා) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhalese sports drama film directed by K.S Chammanthraj and produced by MTV Channel as a Sirasa Movie. It stars Jackson Anthony Harshi Rasanga and a newcomer Nadeeshani in lead roles along with Sarath Kothalawala and Janaka Kumbukage. Music composed by Dhina.[1] Member of Parliament Hon. Hirunika Premachandra made her acting debut. It is the 1314th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhalese cinema.[2]

Udumbara
උදුම්බරා
Directed byK.S Chammanthraj
Written byK.S Chammanthraj
Produced byMTV Channel
StarringJackson Anthony
Harshi Rasanga
Sarath Kothalawala
Hirunika Premachandra
Michelle Dilhara
CinematographyS. Bharathwaj
Edited byBabu A Srivastava
Music byDhina
Distributed byMaharaja Entertainments
Release date
25 October 2018
CountrySri Lanka
LanguageSinhala

Plot

Ananda, a sports coach in a rural village school, has become addicted to alcohol due to losing both his wife and his only son in a car accident. He then discovers a running prodigy named Udumbara in the local village school. Becoming interested in Udumbara's talent, Ananda successfully gives up drinking and sets about developing Udumbara's talent. Meanwhile, the court case against the driver of the car which killed Ananda's wife and son progresses, and the accused's sister meets Udumbara. The sister of the accused, known in the story as Mrs. Shanika, turns out to be a coach of some renown, and she, alongside Ananda, train Udumbara. Under their tutelage, Udumbara ends up winning the national championship. The story then progresses to Udumbara's victory in the international stage.

Cast

Soundtrack

The film consists of two songs composed by Dhina.[4] The song "Udumbara" is based on "Shape of You".

No.TitleLyricsSinger(s)Length
1."Udumbara"Sydney ChandrasekaraPradeep Rangana, Shanika Madumali 
2."Lanka Amma"Sydney ChandrasekaraPradeep Rangana, Shanika Madumali 

Accolades
AwardCategoryRecipient(s)Result
Derana Film AwardsBest Actor in a Leading RoleJackson AnthonyNominated
SIGNIS Awards (Sri Lanka) 2019Creative AchievementNadeeshani HendersonWon

References
  1. "Will Ananda's dream comes true through Udumbara?". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 21 October 2018.
  2. "Sri Lanka Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 25 January 2019.
  3. "Real athlete in Udumbara film". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 1 November 2018.
  4. "Sinhala screened films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 8 April 2019.
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