Red Butterfly Dream

A young Tamil girl named Rajini who travels from the North to Colombo for the first time after the civil war ends. She arrives in Colombo searching for her missing sister, who was previously a member of the LTTE. She encounters Samantha, who, along with an underworld associate named Ajith, possesses an ancient script. The script claims that a treasure can be unearthed by sacrificing a virgin with four birthmarks on her neck—marks that Rajini happens to have.

Directed by Priyantha Kaluarachchi, Red Butterfly Dream leans on a strong ensemble — Dharmapriya Dias, Mahendra Perera, Niranjani Shanmugaraja — 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 fantasy titles of 2016.