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| Directed by | Jackson Anthony |
| Produced by | Justin Belagamage & Rajindra Jayasinghe |
| Starring | Malini Fonseka Ravindra Randeniya Sriyantha Mendis Sabeetha Perera |
| Music by | Nadeeka Guruge |
| Editing by | Ravindra Guruge |
| Release date(s) | 8 August 2008 |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
ABÁ is the high-budget Sinhalese film directed by Jackson Anthony, based on the historical legend of King Pandukabhaya which is set in Sri Lanka more than 2400 years ago. The title is derived from "Pandu Aba", another name for the title character.
Anthony’s son, Sajitha Anuttara, portrays Pandukabhaya. The film also features Malini Fonseka, Ravindra Randeniya,Sriyantha Mendis, Sabeetha Perera and many other popular actors.
It was released in Sri Lanka on 8 August 2008. Plans are being made to screen this film in several other countries, including China, Italy and Australia.
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Justin Belagamage and Rajindra Jayasinghe produced this film for Mandakini Creations (Pvt) Ltd. Production began halfway through 2007. The film was shot at different remote places in Sri Lanka. It is the most expensive Sinhalese movie to date, costing more than 60 million Rupees ($500.000). The set for the royal palace alone reportedly cost around 6.5 million Rupees ($60.000).
The film has been made into a mobile game at the request of director Jackson Anthony. The game is titled Aba Hatana.[1]