Awaiting 'Theja'
Ruwini Jayawardana
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Seasoned actress Nita Fernando who dished out an exceptional
performance in Prasanna Vithanage's Pawru Walalu (Walls Within) is
expecting to bring the old magic back onto the silver screen with 'Theja',
a tale revolving around a series of incidents connected to the life of
the working class in connection to the apparel industry.
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Director
Nilantha Hapanveera |
A group of female apparel workers go on a strike against the harsh
management techniques instilled by their employers. Leading them on is
Theja, a woman who had taken up employment and had become the
breadwinner of the family after her husband had met with an accident.
She witnesses the injustices taking place at the work place and urges
her companions to stand up for their rights.
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Scenes from ‘Theja’ |
The scenes shift to how the employers seek political aid and other
indiscriminating paths to find means of stopping the wall building up
against their authority. The story captures the tug of war, reflecting
the reality of the antagonism and mistrust between two groups, each
trying to overpower the other for their own survival and greed for
power.
Experienced actor Mahendra Perera will take on the character of
Theja's husband. Talented actress Chamila Peries portrays the tough
character of the chairperson of the apparel industry in her debut movie.
Irangani Serasinghe, Anuruddika Padukkage, Sujani Menaka, Dharmapriya
Dias, Srimal Wedisinghe and others comprise the cast.
The movie is directed by Nilantha Hapanveera who had also scripted
the tale centering on a courageous women's fight against injustice. He
had previously made some noteworthy teledramas like Thimira Sevanali,
Asunaka Randi Mal, Alu Banduna, Sanda Sakmana and Piyagata Pamula.
Kavinda Ranaweera is the cameraman while Stanley de Alwis is the editor.
Manjula Ayagama is the art director and Hansaka Sameera is the make up
artist. Sarath Wijesekara is the production manager of the creation in
which Chandana Irugalbandara is the assistant director.
Navaratne Gamage is the music director. The background vocals are by
Sunila Abeysekara. The lyrics are penned by Wasantha Kumara Kobawaka.
The production executives are Mahil R. Perera and Thilanka Perera. 'Theja'
is produced by Mayura Cine Ru Pvt Ltd. |
