Ginnen Upan Seethala

Ginnen Upan Seethala is a 2019 Sinhala biographical film about Sri Lankan Marxist revolutionary Rohana Wijeweera directed by Anuruddha Jayasinghe and produced by Chamathka Peiris for Cinepro Lanka International. The film stars Kamal Addaraarachchi and Sulochana Weerasinghe in lead roles along with Jagath Manuwarna and Sujeewa Priyalal in supporting roles. Music composed by Nadeeka Guruge. It is the 1321st Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.

Production

The film is based on late Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna leader Rohana Wijeweera’s life, his comrades and political life until his death. Shooting took place in Ranminithenna Cinema Village, Haldummulla, Ulapane and locations around them. Filming started on 17 January 2017, where Addaraarachchi confirmed as the main protagonist role.

Accolade

The film is one of the two films that were submitted for awards at the 91st Academy Awards. The film was first screened on 3 July 2018 at the National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka.

Songs

The film consists of 2 songs.