Challenges (film)
| Challenges චැලෙන්ජස් | |
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| Directed by | Udayakantha Warnasuriya[1] |
| Written by | Udayakantha Warnasuriya |
| Based on | Bommarillu[2] |
| Produced by | Sunflower Films |
| Starring | Sheshadri Priyasad Pubudu Chathuranga Roshan Ranawana |
| Cinematography | Jayanath Gunawardana |
| Edited by | Praveen Jayaratne |
| Music by | Sai Gurunath |
Production company | Sunflower Films |
Release dates |
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Running time | 131 minutes |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhalese |
Challenges (Sinhala: චැලෙන්ජස්) is a 2011 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic comedy film directed by Udayakantha Warnasuriya and co-produced by Ranjith Jayasuriya, Pravin Jayaratne, Ajith Priyantha and Udayakantha Warnasuriya for Sunflower Films. Remake or based on the Telugu movie Bommarillu. Starring Siddharth & Genelia[3] It stars Sheshadri Priyasad, Pubudu Chathuranga and Roshan Ranawana in lead roles along with Lucky Dias and Vasanthi Chathurani. Music composed by Sai Gurunath.[4][5] It is the 1154th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.[6]
It became the first Sri Lankan box office hit of 2011.[citation needed] Challenges was released on 11 March 2011 nationally and premiered at the Savoy Theatre, Wellawatte on 10 March in a celebrity premiere screening. The film has been shot in Colombo, Nuwara Eliya, Colombo and Nilaveli areas.[7] A website www.challengesmovie.com was launched in October 2010.[8]
Plot
The story of revolves around Ranuk Randunu whose father is Professor Esala Randunu. In childhood itself Ranuk is taught to take responsibilities and to be a disciplined citizen. Grooming to be a handsome youth, Ranuk falls in love with Sharanya who is a beautiful girl. Yet there is a challenge for Ranuk in the way of her own cousin Kishan. A love triangle forms and Ranuk realises that life's challenges are much harder than just winning the heart of his love.
Cast
- Sheshadri Priyasad as Sharanya
- Pubudu Chathuranga as Ranuk Randunu
- Roshan Ranawana as Kishan
- Lucky Dias as Esala Randunu, Ranuk's father
- Vasanthi Chathurani as Ranuk's mother
- Sangeetha Weeraratne as Gayesha, competition organizer
- Janaki Wijerathna as Judge
- Oshini Liyanage as Sharanya's friend
- Dilshani Perera as Senuli
- Sarath Chandrasiri as Bag thief
Soundtrack
The songs were composed by Sai Gurunath. The song "Eka Fantasy Heeneka" is based on "Appudo Ippudo" from Bommarillu (2006).
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Lassana Dawasaka" | Bachi Susan | |
| 2. | "Athagili Alla" | Chilitha Weerakkody | |
| 3. | "Napurukamata" | Nalin Perera | |
| 4. | "Api Wemu Romeo" | Bachi Susan | |
| 5. | "Prarthana Bidee" | Surendra Perera, Abhisheka Wimalaweera, Nadee Kahatapitiya, Dillon Lamb | |
| 6. | "Eka Fantasy Heeneka Man" | Uresha Ravihari, Lesley Thomas | |
| 7. | "Madahas Palama" | Kushani Sandarekha, Thilina Ruhunage |
References
- ^ "A hunt for challengers". Sunday Times. Retrieved 16 December 2019.
- ^ "Bommarillu - Google Search".
- ^ "'Challengers' on the move". Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "'Challenges challenge to youth". Sunday Times. 13 March 2011.
- ^ "Sri Lanka Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "Udaya meets the challenge". Daily News. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Challenges go to web". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 December 2019.