Ginimal Pokuru Explained

Ginimal Pokuru
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Director:Udayakantha Warnasuriya
Producer:Prasad Rodrigo
Bandula Gunawardena
Krishantha Hettiarachchi
Nishantha Jayawardena
Udayanga Suresh
Suranga de Alwis
Newton Vidanapathirana
Starring:Isuru Lokuhettiarachchi
Chulakshi Ranathunga
Charith Abeysinghe
Music:Sarath de Alwis
Cinematography:Ayeshmantha Hettiarachchi
Editing:Chandana Sonnadara
Distributor:LFD and CEL Theatres
Runtime:120 min
Country:Sri Lanka
Language:Sinhala

Ginimal Pokuru (Sinhala; Sinhalese: ගිනිමල් පොකුරු|lit=Flowers of Fire) is a 2021 Sri Lankan Sinhala adult romantic film directed by Udayakantha Warnasuriya.[1] [2] The film is co-produced by Prasad Rodrigo, Bandula Gunawardena, Krishantha Hettiarachchi, Nishantha Jayawardena, Udayanga Suresh, Suranga de Alwis and Newton Vidanapathirana for U Creations. It stars Isuru Lokuhettiarachchi, Chulakshi Ranathunga[3] and Charith Abeysinghe in lead role whereas Ananda Kumaraunnahe, Dilrufa Shanas and Kumara Wanduressa made supportive roles.[4] [5] [6] [7]

Production

This is the 25th cinematic feature film directed by Udayakantha Warnasuriya.[8] The filming began on 22 April 2021, but postponed due to COVID-19 pandemic in the country after few shooting schedule. The rest of the filming was started on 15 August 2021.[9] Cinematography was done by Ayeshmantha Hettiarachchi, edited by Praveen Jayaratne, assisted by Donald Jayantha and art direction by Eheliyagoda Somathilaka. Sarath de Alwis is the music director, Indika Udaralanka is the costume designer and Ashoka Ariyaratne is the production manager.[10]

Cast

Release

For the first time in the history of Sri Lankan cinema, two cinema boards came together to screen the film: LFD and CEL cinema boards. The film is based on a true story that took place in Sri Lanka twenty years ago.[13] The Performance Board certified the film as an adults-only film and the film was released on 3 December 2021.[14]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2021-10-27 . In my opinion, the film is more suitable for adults: Film Director Udayakantha Warnasuriya . 2021-12-10 . Sarasaviya.
  2. Web site: For the first time, two directors start filming their 25th film on the same day and at the same time. . 2021-12-10 . Sarasaviya.
  3. Web site: 2021-12-01 . There is no hope of staying in cinema for long . 2021-12-29 . සරසවිය.
  4. Web site: Udayakantha's 25th film Ginimal Pokuru tomorrow . 2021-12-10 . Sarasaviya.
  5. Web site: Here is Chulakshi's story about the movie 'Gini Mal Pokuru' . 2021-12-10 . iloveyou.lk.
  6. Web site: 2021-12-02 . Chulakshi Ranatunga - Exposed Scenes of Ginimal Pokuru - . 2021-12-10 . apepost .
  7. Web site: Awon . 2021-12-06 . I was not afraid to act in an adult-only film . 2021-12-10 . Nai FM .
  8. Web site: Udayakantha starts 25th film ‘Ginimal Pokuru’ - Life: Daily Mirror . 2021-12-10 . www.dailymirror.lk .
  9. Web site: 2021-07-07 . The second phase of Udayakantha's "Ginimal Pokuru" will be launched on August 15 . 2021-12-10 . Sarasaviya.
  10. Web site: Udayakantha's 25th film Ginimal Pokuru begins work .
  11. Web site: Awon . 2021-12-10 . As a child, my biggest dream was to become a bus driver on a country road . 2021-12-10 . Nai FM .
  12. Web site: 2021-12-06 . Chulakshi's story about the movie 'Gini Mal Pukuru' . 2021-12-10 . www.truenews.lk .
  13. Web site: 2021-12-05 . The first Sinhala film to be screened by two boards . 2021-12-10 . Aruna .
  14. Web site: 2021-12-03 . Ginimal Pokuru screened . 2021-12-10 . Sarasaviya.