Ashawari Film

"Ashawari" (Sinhala: ආශාවරී) is a 2022 Sinhala romantic film from Sri Lanka, marking the directorial debut of Theja Iddamalgoda, who also produced it for Media Vision Films. The movie features Hemal Ranasinghe and newcomer Ishatka Jahanvi in the lead roles, with support from Saranga Disasekara, Jayani Senanayake, and Bimal Jayakody. Notably, it is the final film in which veteran dramatist Jayalath Manoratne appeared. Plot: The story centers around Ranesh Singhawansha, a young man hailing from a wealthy upcountry family. While undergoing training at the Diyatalawa Military Academy, he embarks on a love affair with the youngest daughter of the Ohiya Station Master, known as "Ashawari." The film unfolds as it delves into the conflicts between their respective families. Cast: Hemal Ranasinghe as Ranesh Singhawansha Ishanka Jahanvi as Ashawari Jayalath Manoratne as Station Master, Ashawari's father Jayani Senanayake as Rajini Subramanium, Ashawari's mother Saranga Disasekara as Ranesh's uncle Semini Iddamalgoda as Ranesh's mother Bimal Jayakody as Lasantha Priyankara Rathnayake Daya Wayaman Dinithi Walgamage as Ashawari's sister and Lasantha's love interest Lasantha Udukumbura as Lasantha's friend Ruvi Lakmali Danushka Dias Rohan Ranatunga Production: The film's Muhurath ceremony took place in 2018, and shooting commenced in October 2018. Theja Iddamalgoda, primarily known for advertising design, made his directorial debut with this project. The film features several songs sung by Nirosha Virajini, Surendra Perera, Sanka Dineth, and Upeka Nirmani, with lyrics penned by Kelum Srimal and Nandana Wickramage. The art direction was handled by Sunil Premaratne, costume design by Lasantha Udakumbura, and makeup by Indika Udara. Daminda D. Madawala and Indunil Deraniyagala served as assistant directors. The film was shot in various locations, including Diyatalawa, Ohiya, Idalgashinna, Nuwara Eliya, Ambewela, and the Ranminitenna drama village.