Seeruwen

Seeruwen a 2024 Sri Lankan Sinhala thriller drama film directed by Sudesh Wasantha Pieris and produced by Nihal Wijesinghe for Nilkamal Films. It stars Jackson Anthony in the lead role along with Dasun Pathirana, Buddhika Jayaratne, Dishni Rajapakshe and Semini Iddamalgoda in supportive roles. The film marked the final cinema appearance of the dramatist Jackson Anthony before his death.

Plot

Cast

Jackson Anthony as blind ex-army man
Dasun Pathirana as Shan
Buddhika Jayaratne as Chintha
Dishni Rajapakshe as Sherin
Semini Iddamalgoda as the adulterous mother in law of Sherin
Sudath Anthony
Shenuli Pieris as child
Production

The film marked 25th cinema direction by Sudesh Wasantha Pieris, who previously made Husma in 2019. Cinematographer is Gamini Moragollagama and editor is Anura Bandara. Sarath Samarawickrama is the Art Director, Chamathka Peiris is the assistant director as well as made background vocals and Tharaka Adhikari is the makeup artist. Sound design handled by Sasika Ruwan Marasinghe, whereas color combination done by Ananda Bandara. Production design made by Tushani Veerakkodi. Music Director is Keshan Perera, where Achala Solomon is the lyricist.

Release

The premiere of the film was held at One Galle face PVR cinema in Colombo. The film was released island-wide from 12 July 2024.