Ranmuthu Duwa

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Ranmuthu Duwa
Directed by	Mike Wilson
Produced by	Shesha Palihakkara
Written by	Mike Wilson
Starring	Gamini Fonseka Jeewarani Kurukulasooriya
Music by	W.D. Amaradeva
Editing by	Titus Thotawatte
Distributed by	Serendib Productions
Release date(s)	1962
Country	Sri Lanka
Language	Sinhala
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Ranmuthu Duwa (English: Island of Treasures) was the first colour full-length Sinhalese language film to be produced in Sri Lanka in 1962. It was produced by Shesha Palihakkara and directed by Mike Wilson, who also made his debut as a feature director. The film stars some of those who would go on to become big names in the Sinhala Cinema, such as Gamini Fonseka, Joe Abeywickrema and Jeevarani Kurukulasooriya in the leading roles. Playback singing was by Nanda Malini, Narada Disasekara and W.D. Amaradeva. Lyrics were written by Mahagama Sekara. It was an instant hit among the audiences and some of its songs are still famous today.

The film was shot in and around Trincomalee, Eastern Sri Lanka.

1 Synopsis
2 Cast
3 Trivia
4 External links

[edit] Synopsis

The film is about the discovery of an underwater treasure. It involves a mixture of ancient legends, human treachery and romance.

[edit] Cast

Austin Abeysekara
Joe Abeywickrama
Tilakasiri Fernando
Gamini Fonseka
Shane Gunaratne
Jeevarani Kurukulasooriya
Vincent Vaas

[edit] Trivia

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It was shot on a 16 mm film and was the first Sri Lankan film to involve underwater scenaries.^[1]
Mike Wilson discovered a circular pillar - "the lingam" while shooting the film around the vicinity of the Koneswaram temple in Trincomalee.^[2]

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