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Rajjumala (2004) General Information • Title (Sinhala): රජ්ජුමාලා (Rajjumala) • Genre: Mystery, Thriller • Country: Sri Lanka • Language: Sinhala Key Crew • Director & Writer: Anura Chandrasiri • Producer: Chithrani (Chinthanie) Hindurangala • Cinematography: Ruwan Costa • Music Composer: Nalaka Anjana Kumara • Distributor: C. N. A. Enterprises Cast • Bandu Samarasinghe as Sekara — notably his first dramatic role (known primarily for comedic performances) • Dilhani Ekanayake as Punya • Suvineetha Weerasinghe as Sekara's mother • Roshan Pilapitiya, Nirosha Herath, G. R. Perera, Kumara Jayakantha in supporting roles Release & Classification • Release Date: October 21, 2004 (some sources mention October 28, 2004) • Film Number in Sinhala Cinema: 1,042nd (also referenced as 1,021st in other records) Running Time • Approximately 110 minutes Awards • Amarasiri Peiris won the Sarasavi Award for Best Singer in 2004 • Anura Chandrasiri received a Special Award for the Script at the 30th Sarasaviya Awards (2005) Filming Locations • Shooting took place around Pelmadulla, Wadduwa, and Panadura in Sri Lanka Significance • The film is particularly notable for being a departure from Bandu Samarasinghe’s usual comedic roles, showcasing his versatility as an actor in a serious, dramatic context • Represents a unique entry in early 2000s Sinhala cinema with a mystery-thriller theme ________________________________________ Summary Table Feature Details Title Rajjumala (රජ්ජුමාලා) Genre Mystery, Thriller Release Year 2004 Director/Writer Anura Chandrasiri Producer Chithrani Hindurangala Cinematographer Ruwan Costa Music Composer Nalaka Anjana Kumara Main Cast Bandu Samarasinghe, Dilhani Ekanayake, Suvineetha Weerasinghe Runtime ~110 minutes Awards Best Singer (Amarasiri Peiris), Script Award (Anura Chandrasiri) Filming Locations Pelmadulla, Wadduwa, Panadura