The Wife (2026 film)

This is the third cinema direction by Shameera Rangana Naotunna, after two blockbusters: Motor Bicycle (2016) and Sihina Nelum Mal (2024).^[9] He also made the script of the film. Waruna Arambage is the producer and Chinthaka Somakeerthi is the cinematographer, while Tissa Surendra served as the editor and color mixer.^[2]

Camera assistance given by Nalinda Priyadarshana and Sarath Gunathilaka. Sound management done by Aruna Priyantha Kalu Arachchi, art direction by Dhammika Hewaduwatte with the assistance of Nalin Hewaduwatte, Prasanna Chathuranga and Daminda Gunaratne, costume design by Madhavi Dassanayake with the assistance of Suraj Asmath, whereas sound effects by W. Podiratne. Production coordination is handled by Sinali Arambage ad production management done by Harold Karunathilaka. Assistant directors are Prasanna Wijesinghe and Anuruddha Gunasekara.^[2]

Chief lighting designer is Kosala Manoj and choreographer is Ishan Kasthuriarachchi. Buwaneka Ranawaka is the makeup artist with the assistance of Dilshan Tharuka, Chitral Somapala is the music director, where Dilipa Abeysekara and director Naotunna are the lyricists. Somapala also made background vocals with Jaya Sri Rohitha Jayalath.^[2]

Filming began after the Muhurath ceremony at Park Street Were House in February 2025.^[10][11]

A special screening of the film was held on 23 October 2025 at the CCC Scoop Cinema for members of the exhibition board and cinema owners.^[12] The film is released on 13 February 2026 island wide.^[13][14] The film received generally positive reviews from critics and achieved commercial success during its theatrical run.^[15][16]