Thun Man Handiya is a 1970 dramatic film made by Sri Lankan artist Mahagama Sekera. It is autobiographical and recounts Sekera's childhood though the character of Sirisena.

Plot

The film is set in a small village and follows progression in painter Abilin's (Joe Abeywickrema) life through the eyes of his nephew Sirisena (Kumara Balasooriya, Karunarathna Ranasinghe). Abilin is an alcoholic and drifts through his life in debt and without focus. After getting into arguments with other villagers and his own brother (Dharmadasa Kuruppu), Abilin decides to take a job with a rich landowner (A. P. Gunarathna).

Sirisena then goes to art college inspired by his uncle. He develops his art skill there and dreams of showing his talent to Abilin. Abilin however dies of alcoholism and Sirisena sets off to further his education past the three way junction.

Cast

Actor	Role
Joe Abeywickrema	Abilin
Kumara Balasooriya	Sirisena - adolescent
Karunarathna Ranasinghe	Sirena - teenager
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Dharmadasa Kuruppu	Uncle (Podi Mamma)
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D. A. Balsooriya	Father
A. P. Gunarathna	Ralahami
Gemunu Wijesuriya	Aisey
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D. S. Karunarathna	Varliyanu
Srimath B. Lekamge	Doctor
Chandra Kaluarchchi	Sophie
Chandrapala Wijesooriya	Podi Mahaththaya
Soma Bopitiya	Hamine
Geethani Wickramasinghe	Sudi Manike
Sunil Jayaweera	The Art Teacher
Karunarathna Ranawaka	Napo Singno
Dharmasena Athukorala	Jayasinghe Teacher
Geethani Wickramasinghe	Sudi Manike
Wijerathna Warakagoda	Singer/Actor

Music

W. D. Amaradeva composed the music for the film and sang the song "Atheethayen Ganga." Wijerathna Warakagoda sings "Yannem Dakna Se Ma." Both were written by Mahagama Sekera with music by Amaradeva.

Awards and nominations

• OCIC awards for Best Film - 1970
• Named one of the Best Sri Lankan Film of the first 50 years by a Presidential council