Aba (film)
2008 Sri Lankan film
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Aba is a 2008 Sinhalese film directed by Jackson Anthony and co-produced by Justin Belagamage and Rajindra Jayasinghe for Mandakini Creations. The title is derived from Pandu Aba, another name for the title character.[1][2] Anthony’s son, Sajitha Anthony, portrays Pandukabhaya. The film also features Malini Fonseka, Ravindra Randeniya, Sriyantha Mendis, Sabeetha Perera and many other popular actors.[3]
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| Sinhala | අබා |
| Directed by | Jackson Anthony |
| Written by | Jackson Anthony |
| Based on | Early chronicles |
| Produced by | Justin Belagamage, Mandakini Creations |
| Starring | Sajitha Anthony Malini Fonseka Ravindra Randeniya Sabeetha Perera |
| Cinematography | Suminda Weerasinghe |
| Edited by | Ravindra Guruge |
| Music by | Nadeeka Guruge |
| Distributed by | EAP Theaters |
Release date |
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Running time | 118 minutes |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
It was released in Sri Lanka on 8 August 2008. Plans were made to screen the film in several other countries, including China, Italy and Australia.[4]
Plot
Story based on the historical legend of King Pandukabhaya which is set in Sri Lanka more than 2,400 years ago.
Cast
- Sajitha Anthony as Aba aka Pandukabhaya
- Ravindra Randeniya as Pandula
- Malini Fonseka as Buddhakachchana - won Sarasaviya Best Supporting Actress Award
- Sabeetha Perera as Unmaada Chitra
- Senaka Titus Anthony as Senda
- Kanchana Kodituwakku as Deega Gamini
- Saumya Liyanage as Habaraa
- Dulani Anuradha (Introducing) as Gumbakabutha - won Sarasaviya Best Actress Award
- Sriyantha Mendis as Parumukhaya
- Bimal Jayakody as Chittaraja
- Neil Alles as King Panduvasudeva
- Lucien Bulathsinhala as Abhaya
- Madhumadhawa Aravinda as Ginikhandashiva
- Kasun Chamara as Chandra
- Wasantha Dukgannarala as Maha Berana
- Priyankara Rathnayake as Yakchanda
- D.B. Gangodathenna as Astrologer
Awards and nominations
The film won numerous awards in different film festivals.[5]
32nd Sarasaviya Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Aba | Most Popular Film | Won |
| 2008 | Aba | Best Actress by Dulani Anuradha | Won |
| 2008 | Aba | Best Supporting Actress by Malani Fonseka | Won |
| 2008 | Aba | Best Cinematographer by Suminda Weerasinghe | Won |
| 2008 | Aba | Best Music Direction by Nadeeka Guruge | Won |
| 2008 | Aba | Best Sound Effects by Klainga Gihan Perera | Won |
| 2008 | Aba | Best Lyricist by Sunil Ariyaratne | Won |
| 2008 | Aba | Merit Award by Senaka Titus | Won |
| 2008 | Aba | Merit Award by Sajitha Anthony | Won |
| 2008 | Aba | Merit Award by Udeni Subodi Kumara | Won |
| 2008 | Aba | Merit Award by Sri Kariyawasam | Won |
| 2008 | Aba | Merit Award by Nalin Kasmira | Won |