Aganthukaya (; English: The Outcast) is a 2007 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Vasantha Obeysekera and produced by Anura Abeysekara for A.G.A Films with the funds of National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. It stars Saumya Liyanage and Chandani Seneviratne in lead roles along with Sanath Gunathilake and Giriraj Kaushalya. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. This is the last film directed by Vasantha Obeysekara. It is the 1087th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.

The film has been shot in Kurunegala, for tireless seventeen days. The film has received mostly positive reviews from critics.

Aganthukaya

Plot

The story revolves around a school principal who was transferred to a national school in a far flung area as a political punishment. Through his dedication and perseverance the principal develops the school with impressive academic results.

Aganthukaya

Cast

Saumya Liyanage as Sampath

Chandani Seneviratne as Sampath's wife

Sanath Gunathilake as Politician

Giriraj Kaushalya

Nimal Anthony

Damayanthi Fonseka

Somasiri Alakolange

Chandrasoma Binduhewa

Awards

Sarasaviya Award for the Best Script

Sarasaviya Award for the Best Film

References

2007 films

2000s Sinhala-language films

2007 drama films

Sri Lankan drama films

Aganthukaya