Sri Lankan cinema

         

      The Sri Lankan people also got acquainted with cinema by watching the film Kadawunu Poronduwa, which was produced in 1947. It included songs and dances similar to Indian cinema. We can name the most Sri Lankan films produced in that decade, 

*Gamperaliya

*Purahadha Kaluwara

*Nidana 

. The special features of the cinema produced in this way are,

*Simple but profound stories.

*Depicting social reality.

*Artistic camera work.

We can specifically name.The art of cinema, which has gradually developed in this way, has reached a state of development today. Many excellent productions have been produced in Sri Lanka and the world using new technology. Films such as Samanala Thatu, Kusapaba, Beddegama, Patthini, 64 Mayam, which was composed by Maharajagemunu Vijaya Nandasiri, and Bahuboothayo, which was composed by Mahendra Perera and Rodney Warnakula, have become very popular among the people today. Today, Sri Lankan telecinema has produced many excellent talents. More are being produced.

  Today, with the advancement of new technology, many excellent directors, actors, and cameramen have emerged.