Sikuru Hathe (Sinhala: සිකුරු හතේ Translation: Venus at 7th place of the horoscope) is a 2007 Sri Lankan Sinhala comedy film directed by Giriraj Kaushalya and produced by Hans Anton Vanstarex for New Imperial Talkies. The music was composed by the musician Tharpuathi Munasinghe. It stars Vijaya Nandasiri, Anarkali Akarsha and Suraj Mapa in lead roles along with Rodney Warnakula and Susila Kottage.[2] Music composed by Tharupathi Munasinghe, and songs composed by Rohana Weerasinghe and Navaratne Gamage.[3][4] It is the 1092nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.[5] One of best comedy films ever produced in the country,[6] Sikuru Hathe became the highest-grossing film in 2007 and won many awards at several local film award ceremonies.[7]
| Sikuru Hathe සිකුරු හතේ | |
|---|---|
 DVD poster | |
| Directed by | Giriraj Kaushalya |
| Written by | Giriraj Kaushalya |
| Based on | Giriraj Kaushalya |
| Produced by | New Imperial Talkies |
| Starring | Vijaya Nandasiri Anarkali Akarsha Suraj Mapa |
| Cinematography | Ruwan Costa |
| Edited by | Ravindra Guruge |
| Music by | Tharupathi Munasinghe Rohana Weerasinghe Navaratne Gamage |
Production company | The Video Team (TVT) |
| Distributed by | EAP (original release) |
Release date |
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
The film earned a record collection of Rs. 26 million for 31 days with nearly 300,000 patrons in 25 cinema theaters across the country.[8] It collected Rs. 50 million with 500,000 patrons on October 30 completes 75th day.[9]
Plot
editThe story revolves around the match-maker Mangala Jaya (Vijaya), who is a poor, but kind hearted person with a single daughter. A series of hilarious incidents went through the plot, and though he is a match-maker, he fails to find a good boy to his young daughter. At last, his daughter was able to find the soul mate.
Cast
edit- Vijaya Nandasiri as Mangala Jaya - the match-maker
- Anarkali Akarsha as OIC's daughter
- Suraj Mapa as Vidyartha
- Himali Sayurangi as Samanmali
- Rodney Warnakula as Sirimal
- Priyantha Seneviratne as Transgender 1
- Anton Jude as Transgender 2
- Susila Kottage as Mangala Jaya's wife
- Hemantha Iriyagama as Police Sergeant Ariyapala
- Tony Ranasinghe as OIC
- Iranganie Serasinghe as Vidyartha's granny
- Kumara Thirimadura as Carpenter
- Mihira Sirithilaka as Necklace thief
- Sarath Kothalawala as Tortured husband
- Veena Jayakody as OIC's wife
- Vasantha Vittachchi as Police officer
- Lalith Janakantha as Three-wheel driver
- Jeevan Handunetti as Wedding photographer
- Bandula Wijeweera as Harmonium player
- Lal Kularatne as Veteran bachelor
- Sarath Chandrasiri as Police constable
- Ananda Atukorale as Polce constable
- Somasiri Alakolange as Vidyartha's grandfather
- Nilmini Kottegoda in uncredited role
Soundtrack
edit| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Nilata Nile Nil Kateta" | Kasun Kalhara, Uresha Ravihari | |
| 2. | "Samanmali Mage Mali" | Rodney Warnakula | |
| 3. | "Ira Handa Depase Nam" | Sunil Perera, Bandula Wijeweera |
Awards
edit- 2007 SIGNIS Award for Best Actor - Vijaya Nandasiri
- Most Popular Actor - Sarasaviya Awards
- 2007 Sarasaviya Award for Best Up-coming actress - Himali Sayurangi
- 2007 Sarasaviya Award for Best playback singer - Kasun Kalhara
- 2007 Sarasaviya Merit Award - Hemantha Iriyagama
Re-release
editAfter its huge popularity in 2007, the director Giriraj Kaushalya discussed about the re-release of the film. With that initiation, the film was re-released at the MPI, LFD and Tharu circuit cinemas on 4 February 2010.[10]
References
edit- ^ "'Sikuru Hathe' kicks off". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- ^ "'Sikuru Hathe' ready for release in August". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Sikuru Hathe (2007)". IMDB. Retrieved 26 February 2017.[unreliable source?]
- ^ "Sri Lanka Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "Sikuru Hathe: A magnificent comedy". Daily News. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ "'Sikuru Hathe' back on screen". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
- ^ "Sikuru Hathe celebrates 50 days at Cinemax, Ja ela". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- ^ "'Sikuru Hathe' reaches 75th day of success". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- ^ "Sikuru Hathe coming on Independence Day". Daily News. Retrieved 26 February 2017.
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