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‘Wara Peraliya’ : Reflects society
The setting for the miniplay ‘Wara Pereliya’ depicts the society that is divided by race, religion and caste. This was how the people lived in the feudal era. To effect a change in this structure conflicts are brought in its wake.

‘Wara Pereliya’ shows the low caste had to suffer. It was their inheritance by birth whereas the high caste were blessed by God. For a low caste to seek prominence in such a society was considered a crime.

This teledrama revolves around a low caste (Rodi), who has received a high post with his education and the reality behind such a position. ‘Wara Peraliya’ tries to relate the issues in our society based on customs and traditions that are typical of the different castes in the caste system of Sri Lanka. It also deals with abortions which are a common issue in today’s society. Situations that arose in the past due to these conflicts are discussed widely.

Will these conflicts that were a reality in the past be a reality in tomorrow’s world? It gives a wide picture of how people survive in a society based on conflicting situations, obsolete customs and traditions. ‘Wara Peraliya’ is telecast every Saturday at 8.35 pm on Rupavahini .

This twenty episode teledrama is directed Priyan Dushpradarsha and the production is by Dr. Dayan Jayathilake. The well skilled cast with a number of veterans and talented youngsters include Jayani Senanayake, Palitha Silva, Ashoka Peiris, Edward Gunawardena, Richard Manamudali, Nilanthi Wijesinghe, Rohana Beddage, Nethali Nanayakkara, Rebecca Nirmalee, Wijeratne Warakagoda, Ruwan Wickremasinghe, Punithawani, Sarath Kulanga, Sanet Dikkumbura, Malee Jayaweera, Sarath Kotalawela, Sadda Uththpala Kandage, Sarath Chandrasiri, Meryl Weerasinghe, Gamini Jayalath and Umanga Lakmal.

The technical crew comprises of make-up by Upula Mahanama, art directed Ramyawardena Podinilame and camera is handled by Ashoka Jayasinghe. Gamini Ratnayake is the assistant director and Leel Ananda Gajanayake has written the screenplay. Amarasiri Peiris, Ananda Perera and Sriya Kariyawasam render their voices for the playback songs written by Nilar N. Cassim to the music directed by Ananda Perera.

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