Gamani

Story based on a true incident. Terrorists massacre fifty seven people in a remote village in Sri Lanka. The ill trained, unorganized Home guards could not protect the Village. A brave army Major stationed in area awaiting retirement. A female voluntary teacher convinces the Major about his Extra/Additional responsibility and tells what use of his many gallantry medals if people next door sleep in jungle at night or farmers languish in hunger without being able to cultivate. The Major, through army, trains the Home guards, turn them into a formidable force who protect the village when terrorists launch next attack to wipe out village.

Directed by Sarath Weerasekera, Gamani leans on a strong ensemble — Dilhani Ekanayake, Geetha Kanthi Jayakodi, Bimal Jayakody — 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 war titles of 2011.