| Aloko Udapadi | |
|---|---|
 Theatrical release poster | |
| Sinhala | ආලෝකෝ උදපාදි |
| Directed by | Chathra Weeraman Baratha Gihan Hettiarachchi |
| Written by | Saman Weeraman |
| Based on | Early chronicles |
| Produced by | Thusitha Wijayasena |
| Starring | |
| Cinematography | Prabath Roshan |
| Edited by | Shan Alwis |
| Music by | Milinda Thennakone |
Production company | Art Movies |
| Distributed by | EAP Cinema Circuit |
Release date |
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Running time | 113 minutes[1] |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
| Budget | 130 Million LKR |
Aloko Udapadi (English: Light Arose; Sinhala: ආලෝකෝ උදපාදි; Pali: ආලෝකෝ උදපාදී) is a 2017 Sinhala epic historical film based on the story of King Valagamba of Anuradhapura (89 – 77 BCE). It was co-directed by Chathra Weeraman and Baratha Hettiarachchi produced by Thusitha Wijayasena for Art Movies. The screenplay was written by Saman Weeraman. The film stars Uddika Premarathna, Dilhani Ekanayake, Nirosha Thalagala, Menaka Peiris and Roshan Ravindra.[2] It is the 1268th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhalese cinema.[3]
Aloko Udapadi was released on 20 January 2017 in EAP Circuit Cinemas.[4] The film was praised by the critics for its action sequences and the performances of the cast. It successfully passed 100 days in theatres as well.[5]
- ^ Weeraman, Chathra (20 January 2017). "Aloko Udapadi". IMDb.
- ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Sri Lanka Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Archived from the original on 23 August 2016. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
- ^ "World premiere for 'Aloka Udapadi' at IFFI | The Sunday Times Sri Lanka". www.sundaytimes.lk.
- ^ "100 Days for Aloko Udapadi - ආලෝකෝ උදපාදි දින සියයයි". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 27 April 2017.[permanent dead link]