People in the Dry zone of Sri Lanka do not look forward to the month of august with a great deal of optimism. affected by drought everyone prays for a drop of water on the dry zone. it is a month filled with hope... sometime in august one can witness gray skies and hear the rumble of thunder. one can almost feel the patter of rain, but the raindrops are just swept away by the stiff breeze. monthof August is called as most of "Nikini" the August rain name "NIkini Vassa" is indeed a deceitful drizzle that never kisses the earth. 
the film revolves around men and women who live in the dry zone in sri lanka. the main character is a business woman called somalatha (Chandanee Senevirathne) she is one of those selected few, who owns a business that is deemed unsuitable for a woman by the Public. The story goes on......

Nikini Vassa is a film that touches Life, Death and Expectations.One Person's death fans the flame of expectations in another. the life that begins with that expectation ultimately ends in death. Loneliness, loss of social contacts and deceit are the underlying human conditions visible through this Film.

Awards

Best Film - Vesoul International film festival France

Winner NETPAC Jury - Vesoul International film festival France

Best Actress Jury Award - Dubai International Film Festival

Represented of Singapore International Film Festival – 2012,

Represented of Busan International Film Festival – 2012,

Represented of Mumbai International Film Festival – 2012,

Represented of Kerala International Film Festival – 2012,