Ranmuthu
Duwa (English: Island of Treasures) was the first colour
full-length Sinhalese language film to be produced in Sri
Lanka in 1962. It was produced by Shesha Palihakkara and
directed by Mike Wilson, who also made his debut as a feature
director. The film stars some of those who would go on to
become big names in the Sinhala Cinema, such as Gamini
Fonseka, Joe Abeywickrema and Jeevarani Kurukulasooriya in
the leading roles. Playback singing was by Nanda Malini,
Narada Disasekara and W.D. Amaradeva. Lyrics were written by
Mahagama Sekara. It was an instant hit among the audiences
and some of its songs are still famous today.
The
film was shot in and around Trincomalee, Eastern Sri
Lanka.
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