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Wikipedia article
'Aganthukaya' (; English: 'The Outcast') is a 2007 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Vasantha Obeysekera and produced by Anura Abeysekara for A.G.A Films with the funds of National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. It stars Saumya Liyanage and Chandani Seneviratne in lead roles along with Sanath Gunathilake and Giriraj Kaushalya. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. This is the last film directed by Vasantha Obeysekara. It is the 1087th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.
The film has been shot in Kurunegala, for tireless seventeen days. The film has received mostly positive reviews from critics.
Plot
The story revolves around a school principal who was transferred to a national school in a far flung area as a political punishment. Through his dedication and perseverance the principal develops the school with impressive academic results.
Cast
* Saumya Liyanage as Sampath
* Chandani Seneviratne as Sampath's wife
* Sanath Gunathilake as Politician
* Giriraj Kaushalya
* Nimal Anthony
* Damayanthi Fonseka
* Somasiri Alakolange
* Chandrasoma Binduhewa
Awards
* Sarasaviya Award for the Best Script
* Sarasaviya Award for the Best Film
References
Category:2007 films
Category:2000s Sinhala-language films
Category:2007 drama films
Category:Sri Lankan drama films
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