Ran Salu
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Ran Salu is a 1967
Sri Lanka
n drama film
directed by Lester James Peries
. The film follows the parallel paths of Sujatha (Punya Heendeniya
) and Sarojini Perera (Anula Karunatilleke).
P.K.D. Seneviratne wrote the screenplay dealing with Buddhism. It was the second most successful of Peries' first seven films behind Sandesaya
. Despite the popularity, Philip Cooray found the film overly emotional and too plotted. It however won a Gandhi Award at Delhi in 1969 and was bought for Irish TV.
). He starts a relationship with the more out-going Sarojini (Anula Karunatilleke) and gets her pregnant. Sujatha meanwhile is fascinated by a wandering Buddhist monk.
Due to the pregnancy, Cyril breaks off the engagement having no intention to marry Sarojini. Till the birth of the child he supports her and then leaves her for an older rich woman. Sarojini is distraught and contemplates suicide. Sujatha by this time is planning to become a nun.
Sujatha takes in Sarojini. By the conclusion, they have switched roles with Sarojini becoming a nun and Sujatha becoming infatuated with a young man.
1967 in film
The year 1967 in film involved some significant events. It is widely considered as one of the most ground-breaking years in film.-Events:* December 26 - The Beatles Magical Mystery Tour airs on British television....
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka is a country off the southern coast of the Indian subcontinent. Known until 1972 as Ceylon , Sri Lanka is an island surrounded by the Indian Ocean, the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait, and lies in the vicinity of India and the...
n drama film
Drama film
A drama film is a film genre that depends mostly on in-depth development of realistic characters dealing with emotional themes. Dramatic themes such as alcoholism, drug addiction, infidelity, moral dilemmas, racial prejudice, religious intolerance, poverty, class divisions, violence against women...
directed by Lester James Peries
Lester James Peries
Sri Lankabhimanya Lester James Peries is an internationally acclaimed Sri Lankan film director, screenwriter, and film producer. An active filmmaker since 1949, Peries has been involved in over 28 films, including shorts and documentaries...
. The film follows the parallel paths of Sujatha (Punya Heendeniya
Punya Heendeniya
Punya Heendeniya is a Sri Lankan cinema actress who currently resides in England.-Filmography:*1954-1955 Asoka - dance sequence choreographed by MasterPanibharatha; Director Sirisena Wimalaweera...
) and Sarojini Perera (Anula Karunatilleke).
P.K.D. Seneviratne wrote the screenplay dealing with Buddhism. It was the second most successful of Peries' first seven films behind Sandesaya
Sandesaya
Sandesaya is a 1960 film. The film based on the war between the Sri Lankan people and the Portuguese invaders in Sri Lanka. It was directed by Sri Lankan film director Lester James Peries. It was produced by K...
. Despite the popularity, Philip Cooray found the film overly emotional and too plotted. It however won a Gandhi Award at Delhi in 1969 and was bought for Irish TV.
Plot
Cyril (Tony Ranasinghe) is dissatisfied with his introverted fiancee Sujatha (Punya HeendeniyaPunya Heendeniya
Punya Heendeniya is a Sri Lankan cinema actress who currently resides in England.-Filmography:*1954-1955 Asoka - dance sequence choreographed by MasterPanibharatha; Director Sirisena Wimalaweera...
). He starts a relationship with the more out-going Sarojini (Anula Karunatilleke) and gets her pregnant. Sujatha meanwhile is fascinated by a wandering Buddhist monk.
Due to the pregnancy, Cyril breaks off the engagement having no intention to marry Sarojini. Till the birth of the child he supports her and then leaves her for an older rich woman. Sarojini is distraught and contemplates suicide. Sujatha by this time is planning to become a nun.
Sujatha takes in Sarojini. By the conclusion, they have switched roles with Sarojini becoming a nun and Sujatha becoming infatuated with a young man.
Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| Tony Ranasinghe Tony Ranasinghe Ranasinghe Hettiarachchi Anthony Silva is a Sri Lankan actor.Ranasinghe began his career in theatre with a role in Ran Thodu in 1963 which won him the Governor General's Award for Best Stage Actor. This award was presented by minister T. B. Ilangaratne.Ranasinghe debuted in film with Lester James... |
Cyril |
| Punya Heendeniya Punya Heendeniya Punya Heendeniya is a Sri Lankan cinema actress who currently resides in England.-Filmography:*1954-1955 Asoka - dance sequence choreographed by MasterPanibharatha; Director Sirisena Wimalaweera... |
Sujatha |
| Anula Karunatilleke | Sarojini Perera |
| Dayananda Gunawardena Dayananda Gunawardena Dayananda Gunawardena was a Sri Lankan playwright, actor, lyricist, [dramatist]], radio play producer, and Sinhala Radio Play writer.-Early life:... |
Friend |
| J. B. L. Gunasekera | Sujatha's father |
| Iranganie Serasinghe Iranganie Serasinghe Iranganie Roxanna Serasinghe is a Sri Lankan actress. Since her debut in Rekava, Serasinghe has become recognized for playing motherly figures in various films and television serials.- Early life and education :... |
Sujatha's mother |
| Shanthi Lekha Shanthi Lekha Rita Irene Quyn , better known as Shanthi Lekha, was a Sri Lankan actress. She played the role of mother in more films than any other actress in Sinhala cinema.... |
Sarojini's mother |
| Sujatha Paramanathan | Cyril's second fiancee |
| Subashini Athukorala | " " |
| D. R. Nanayakkara D. R. Nanayakkara Don Ruter Nanayakkara was a leading character actor of Sri Lankan cinema. Playing lanky villains, Nanayakkara gained popularity in films like Rekava, Kurulu Bedda and Sikuru Tharuwa.... |
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