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‘Sandali Saha Radika’ narrates rebirth story
'Sandali Saha Radika', a miniplay woven around the rebirth of a young girl, is being telecast every Friday at 8.15 on ITN. Sandun Bandara (Roshan Pilapitiya) a medical student joins his friends on a leisure trip along with his young girlfriend Radika (Thesara Jayawardane). In a remote village Radhika's memory is recalled when as she sees a particular village woman and her daughter, Sandali.

Radhika, the only daughter of Sena (Douglas Ranasinghe) and Kumari Wathulanda (Sriyani Amerasena), has talked of her past life during her childhood. Her story brings up clues of a murder.

The prejudiced parents cover the story and assume their daughter has got over the old habit after meeting her fiancé'. After returning home from the trip Radhika gets mentally ill. Sandun, being a caring and inquisitive young man starts investigating into the reincarnation story of Radhika. His friend Kosala (Asela) joins him and they have to face many adversities that come their way.
As they start communicating with a reluctant Sandali, her boyfriend Asanka, who is a police officer gets suspicious and makes life hell for the two young men from the City.

The Wathulanda family arrives in the village to face more adventures.
A story of a missing six year old, 18 years ago brings back memories to the villagers. Her moaning parents, the suspicious uncle of Sandali, the curious son of Gamini adds goose-bumps to the story every minute.

The Inspector of Police (Cletus) and the family doctor do their best to help solve the mystery. Who is Sandali? Why is her mother always tensed? What is her uncle's fear? Can Radhika be cured? Will Sanduni and Kosala be able to return home safely? All these will be answered at the end of 'Sandali Saha Radika'.

The cast includes Sriyani Amarasena, Douglas Ranasinghe, Roshan Pilapitiya, Thesara Jayawardane, Nadee Chandrasekara, Indika Ginige, Nadeeka Gunasekara,Cletus Mendis, Asela Jayakody, Samadara Ariyawansha, Nuluka Rekhani, Prasanna Fonseka, Gamini Jayalath and Damit Saluwodana.

Directed by Sriyani Amarasena, the miniplay is produced by Amara Jayawardane. Edited by Jagath Weerathunga, G. Nandasena handled the camera. Sam Perera is the make up artiste and hair dresser.

Scripted by Ananda Gajanayaka, Sarath Wickrema wrote the musical score. For the background song written by Dr. Ajantha Ranasingha, Lata Walpola rendered voice. Wasantha De Alwis is the production manager and Aruna Weerasingha the production assistant.

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