Dharmayuddhaya 2’ Wraps Up Filming — A Powerful Sequel in the Making
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- ‘Dharmayuddhaya-2’ will soon be in cinemas
By Susitha Fernando
The highly anticipated ‘Dharmayuddhaya 2’, the latest in Sri Lanka’s adaptation of Indian Malayalam cinema’s acclaimed Drishyam crime thriller series, has officially completed filming. Following the box office success of the first ‘Dharmayuddhaya’, this sequel continues the gripping narrative that originated from Jeethu Joseph’s 2013 blockbuster ‘Drishyam’.
Directed by Aruna Jayawardena, renowned for his previous works ‘August Dazzle’, ‘1970 Love Story’, and the yet-to-be-released ‘Maaria’, ‘Dharmayuddhaya 2’ brings a fresh vision to the story while staying true to the suspenseful tone that made the original a global sensation. The ‘Drishyam’ franchise has been remade in multiple languages including Telugu (‘Drushyam’), Tamil (‘Papanasam’), Hindi (‘Drishyam’) and even in Mandarin Chinese as ‘Sheep Without a Shepherd’, the latter featuring a different ending. The Sinhala version, ‘Dharmayuddhaya’, became a local hit and set the stage for this sequel.
In this new chapter, the central character ‘Harishchandra’, originally portrayed by the late Jackson Anthony, is now played by Bimal Jayakody. The ensemble cast includes Dilhani Ashokamala, Thisuri Yuwanika, Winumi Wansadi, Kusum Renu, Douglas Ranasinghe, Kumara Thirimadura, Ashan Dias, Ananda Athukorala, Dinakshi Priyasad, Sanath Gunathilake, Nalin Lusena, Kalana Gunasekara, Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi, Malcolm Machado, Mewl Ferdinando, Harshika Rathnayake and Thilakshini Rathnayake.
Behind the scenes, ‘Dharmayuddhaya 2’ features a seasoned and talented technical crew that brings depth and polish to the production. Cinematography is helmed by Channa Deshapriya, while Sunetha Malinga Lokuhewa handles both the script adaptation and production design. The film is edited by Shan Alwis, with Ranjan Prasanna serving as Assistant Director and Manjula Ayagama overseeing art direction.
Make-up is by Priyankara Ratnayake, and Kehsan Perera directs playback music. Mohan Ramanayake takes charge as Production Manager, while Kasun Chandranath Pathirana handles special effects. Indika Mallawarachchi is in charge of still photography and Manjula Yatawathura coordinates overall production. Produced by Sirasa Media, ‘Dharmayuddhaya 2’ promises a suspense-filled cinematic experience, continuing the legacy of a franchise that has thrilled audiences across borders. The release date is expected to be announced soon.
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