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Cast
Uddika Premarathna
as King Gemunu
Jackson Anthony
as King Elara
Sriyantha Mendis
as Kavan Tissa
Kusum Renu
as Viharamahadevi
Saranga Disasekara
as Saddha Tissa
Yashoda Wimaladharma
as Queen Dharatri (Elara's wife)
Tharuka Wanniarachchi
as Cast
Damitha Abeyratne
as Cast
Anura Dharmasiriwardena
as Theraputthabhya (Giant Warrior)
Lucky Dias
as Cast
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2015
Runtime2h 30m
LanguageSinhalese
CertificationNR
GenresHistory, War
Votes2
DirectorJayantha Chandrasiri
WritersJayantha Chandrasiri
TypeFeature Film
Rating9.0 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMaharaja Gemunu
About Maharaja Gemunu
Maharaja Gemunu is based on the odyssey of King Gemunu (ruler of Sri Lanka 161–137 BC) who is renowned for defeating and overthrowing King Elara, the usurping Tamil prince from the Chola Kingdom, who had invaded the Kingdom of Rajarata in 205 BC.
Directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri, Maharaja Gemunu leans on a strong ensemble — Uddika Premarathna, Jackson Anthony, Sriyantha Mendis — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about history titles of 2015.
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