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{{Infobox film
{{Infobox film
| name = Aba <br> අබා
| name = Aba
| native_name = {{Infobox name module|si|අබා}}
| image = Aba- The Prince of Life (film).JPG
| image = Aba- The Prince of Life (film).JPG
| alt =
| alt =
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| producer = Chandrakini Creations
| producer = Chandrakini Creations
| writer = Jackson Anthony
| writer = Jackson Anthony
| based on = Early chronicles
| based_on = Early chronicles
| starring = Sajitha Anuththara <br> [[Malini Fonseka]] <br> [[Ravindra Randeniya]] <br> [[Sabeetha Perera]]
| starring = [[Sajitha Anthony]] <br> [[Malini Fonseka]] <br> [[Ravindra Randeniya]] <br> [[Sabeetha Perera]]
| music = [[Nadeeka Guruge]]
| music = [[Nadeeka Guruge]]
| cinematography = Suminda Weerasinghe
| cinematography = Suminda Weerasinghe
| editing = Ravindra Guruge
| editing = Ravindra Guruge
| studio =
| studio =
| distributor = EAP Theatres
| distributor = EAP Theaters
| released = 9 August 2008
| released = {{Film date|df=y|2008|08|08}}
| runtime = 118 minutes
| runtime = 118 minutes
| country = [[Sri Lanka]]
| country = Sri Lanka
| language = [[Sinhalese language|Sinhala]]
| language = Sinhala
| gross =
| gross =
| italic title =
| budget =
| budget =
}}
}}


'''''Aba''''' is the high-budget [[Sinhala language|Sinhalese]] film directed by [[Jackson Anthony]] and co-produced by Justin Belagamage and Rajindra Jayasinghe for Chandrakini Creations. The title is derived from ''Pandu Aba'', another name for the title character.
'''''Aba''''' is a 2008 [[Sinhala language|Sinhalese]] film directed by [[Jackson Anthony]] and co-produced by Justin Belagamage and Rajindra Jayasinghe for Chandrakini Creations. The title is derived from ''Pandu Aba'', another name for the title character.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/070610/TV/tv_7.html |title=Jackson recreates history with Aba |publisher=Sunday Times|accessdate=11 March 2017}}</ref><ref>[http://sundaytimes.lk/080629/TV/tvtimes002.html Aba to reach international heights]</ref> Anthony’s son, [[Sajitha Anthony]], portrays Pandukabhaya. The film also features [[Malini Fonseka]], [[Ravindra Randeniya]], Sriyantha Mendis, [[Sabeetha Perera]] and many other popular actors.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2016/03/10/?fn=sa16031022 |title=Sri Lankan Screened Films |publisher=Sarasaviya |accessdate=11 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170606105346/http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2016/03/10/?fn=sa16031022 |archive-date=6 June 2017 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


Anthony’s son, Sajitha Anuttara, portrays Pandukabhaya. The film also features [[Malini Fonseka]], [[Ravindra Randeniya]], Sriyantha Mendis, [[Sabeetha Perera]] and many other popular actors.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2016/03/10/?fn=sa16031022 |title=Sri Lankan Screened Films |publisher=Sarasaviya |accessdate=11 March 2017}}</ref>
It was released in Sri Lanka on 8 August 2008. Plans were made to screen the film in several other countries, including China, Italy and Australia.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/080629/TV/tvtimes002.html |title='Aba' aims international heights |publisher=Sunday Times |accessdate=13 December 2019}}</ref>

It was released in Sri Lanka on 8 August 2008. Plans are being made to screen this film in several other countries, including China, Italy and Australia.


==Plot==
==Plot==
Story based on the historical legend of King [[Pandukabhaya of Sri Lanka|Pandukabhaya]] which is set in [[Sri Lanka]] more than 2,400 years ago.
Story based on the historical legend of King [[Pandukabhaya of Sri Lanka|Pandukabhaya]] which is set in [[Sri Lanka]] more than 2,400 years ago.

== Production ==
{{unreferenced section|date=March 2017}}
The film was shot at different remote places in Sri Lanka. It is the most expensive Sinhalese movie to date, costing more than 60 million Rupees ($500.000).{{Citation needed|date=November 2009}} The set for the royal palace alone reportedly cost around 6.5 million Rupees ($60.000).


== Cast ==
== Cast ==
* Sajitha Anuttara as [[Pandukabhaya of Anuradhapura|Pandukabhaya]]
* [[Sajitha Anthony]] as Aba aka [[Pandukabhaya of Anuradhapura|Pandukabhaya]]
* [[Ravindra Randeniya]] as Pandula
* [[Ravindra Randeniya]] as Pandula
* [[Malini Fonseka]] as Buddhakachchana - Won Sarasaviya Best Supporting Actress Award
* [[Malini Fonseka]] as Buddhakachchana - won Sarasaviya Best Supporting Actress Award
* [[Sabeetha Perera]] as Unmaada Chitra
* [[Sabeetha Perera]] as Unmaada Chitra
* Senaka Titus Anthony as Senda
* Senaka Titus Anthony as Senda
* Kanchana Kodituwakku as Deega Gamini
* Kanchana Kodituwakku as Deega Gamini
* Saumya Liyanage as Habara
* [[Saumya Liyanage]] as Habaraa
* [[Dulani Anuradha]] (Introducing) as Gumbakabutha - Won Sarasaviya Best Actress Award
* [[Dulani Anuradha]] (Introducing) as Gumbakabutha - won Sarasaviya Best Actress Award
* [[Sriyantha Mendis]] as Parumukhaya
* [[Sriyantha Mendis]] as Parumukhaya
* [[Bimal Jayakody]] as Chittaraja
* [[Bimal Jayakody]] as Chittaraja
* Neil Alles as [[Panduvasdeva of Upatissa Nuwara|King Panduvasudeva]]
* Neil Alles as [[Panduvasdeva of Upatissa Nuwara|King Panduvasudeva]]
* [[Lucien Bulathsinhala]] as Abhaya
* [[Lucien Bulathsinhala]] as [[Abhaya of Tambapanni|Abhaya]]
* [[Madhumadhawa Aravinda]] as Ginikhandashiva
* [[Madhumadhawa Aravinda]] as Ginikhandashiva
* Kasun Chamara as Chandra
* Kasun Chamara as Chandra
* Vasantha Dukgannarala as Maha Berana
* [[Wasantha Dukgannarala]] as Maha Berana
* [[Priyankara Rathnayake]] as Yakchanda

* [[D.B. Gangodathenna]] as Astrologer
== Crew ==
*Director – Jackson Anthony
*Producers - Justin Belagamage, Ms. Rajindra Jayasinghe for Mandakini Creations
*Assistant Director – Anura Wijeysinghe
*Director of Photography – Suminda Weerasinghe
*Music Director – Nadeeka Guruge
*Production Manager - Samanpriya Marasinghe
*Art Director – Udeni Subodhi Kumara
*Make-up Artist – Vasantha Vittachchi
*Editor - Ravindra Guruge
*Costume Designers - Nihan Senevirathna, Vasantha Srinath
*Choreographer - Chandana Wickramasinghe
*Stunts Director - Guru G Karunapala
*Visual Effects Artist - Chamath Paranawithana
*Lyricist - Prof. Sunil Ariyarathne

== Aba Hatana - the mobile game ==
{{unreferenced section|date=March 2017}}
The film has been made into a mobile game at the request of director Jackson Anthony. The game is titled ''Aba Hatana''.


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
The film received many positive reviews from the critics{{Citation needed|date=March 2017}} and also won numerous awards in different film festivals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/awards/ |title=32nd Sarasivia Awards |publisher=Sarasaviya |accessdate=11 March 2017}}</ref>
The film won numerous awards in different film festivals.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/awards/ |title=32nd Sarasivia Awards |publisher=Sarasaviya |accessdate=11 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161208212752/http://www.sarasaviya.lk/awards/ |archive-date=8 December 2016 |url-status=dead }}</ref>


===32nd Sarasaviya Awards===
===32nd Sarasaviya Awards===
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|| 2008 ||| ''Aba'' || Merit Award by Senaka Titus || {{won}}
|| 2008 ||| ''Aba'' || Merit Award by Senaka Titus || {{won}}
|-
|-
|| 2008 ||| ''Aba'' || Merit Award by Sajitha Anuththara || {{won}}
|| 2008 ||| ''Aba'' || Merit Award by [[Sajitha Anthony]] || {{won}}
|-
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|| 2008 ||| ''Aba'' || Merit Award by Udeni Subodi Kumara || {{won}}
|| 2008 ||| ''Aba'' || Merit Award by Udeni Subodi Kumara || {{won}}
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|| 2008 ||| ''Aba'' || Merit Award by Nalin Kasmira || {{won}}
|| 2008 ||| ''Aba'' || Merit Award by Nalin Kasmira || {{won}}
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==See also==
* [[List of Asian historical drama films]]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}<!--added under references heading by script-assisted edit-->
{{Reflist}}<!--added under references heading by script-assisted edit-->
*[http://www.films.lk/FilmDetails.php?id=26 Aba in Sinhala Cinema Database]
*[https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0030894 Jackson Anthony, the Director]
*"The History of Sri Lanka" by W.I. Siriweera
*[http://sundaytimes.lk/080629/TV/tvtimes002.html Aba to reach international heights]


==External links==
==External links==
* {{imdb title|3184474}}
* [http://www.slmdb.com/movie.php?group_id=23 Aba ] on SLMDb


[[Category:2008 films]]
[[Category:2008 films]]
[[Category:Sri Lankan films]]
[[Category:2000s Sinhala-language films]]
[[Category:Sinhala-language films]]
[[Category:Films set in the Anuradhapura period]]
[[Category:Sri Lankan historical films]]
[[Category:2000s historical films]]

Latest revision as of 06:17, 7 September 2022

Aba
Sinhalaඅබා
Directed byJackson Anthony
Written byJackson Anthony
Based onEarly chronicles
Produced byChandrakini Creations
StarringSajitha Anthony
Malini Fonseka
Ravindra Randeniya
Sabeetha Perera
CinematographySuminda Weerasinghe
Edited byRavindra Guruge
Music byNadeeka Guruge
Distributed byEAP Theaters
Release date
  • 8 August 2008 (2008-08-08)
Running time
118 minutes
LandSri Lanka
SpracheSinhala

Aba is a 2008 Sinhalese film directed by Jackson Anthony and co-produced by Justin Belagamage and Rajindra Jayasinghe for Chandrakini Creations. The title is derived from Pandu Aba, another name for the title character.[1][2] Anthony’s son, Sajitha Anthony, portrays Pandukabhaya. The film also features Malini Fonseka, Ravindra Randeniya, Sriyantha Mendis, Sabeetha Perera and many other popular actors.[3]

It was released in Sri Lanka on 8 August 2008. Plans were made to screen the film in several other countries, including China, Italy and Australia.[4]

Plot

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Story based on the historical legend of King Pandukabhaya which is set in Sri Lanka more than 2,400 years ago.

Cast

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Awards and nominations

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The film won numerous awards in different film festivals.[5]

32nd Sarasaviya Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2008 Aba Most Popular Film Won
2008 Aba Best Actress by Dulani Anuradha Won
2008 Aba Best Supporting Actress by Malani Fonseka Won
2008 Aba Best Cinematographer by Suminda Weerasinghe Won
2008 Aba Best Music Direction by Nadeeka Guruge Won
2008 Aba Best Sound Effects by Klainga Gihan Perera Won
2008 Aba Best Lyricist by Sunil Ariyaratne Won
2008 Aba Merit Award by Senaka Titus Won
2008 Aba Merit Award by Sajitha Anthony Won
2008 Aba Merit Award by Udeni Subodi Kumara Won
2008 Aba Merit Award by Sri Kariyawasam Won
2008 Aba Merit Award by Nalin Kasmira Won

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "Jackson recreates history with Aba". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  2. ^ Aba to reach international heights
  3. ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 6 June 2017. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  4. ^ "'Aba' aims international heights". Sunday Times. Retrieved 13 December 2019.
  5. ^ "32nd Sarasivia Awards". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 8 December 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
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