by Ruwini Jayawardana
Award winning actress Nita
Fernando who had churned out some noteworthy roles in films like
Prasanna Vithanage’s ‘Pawru Walalu’ and Vijaya Dharmasri’s ‘Duhul Malak’
will return with yet another powerful role in Nilantha Hapanveera’s
movie ‘Theja’.
 The movie had completed shooting and is waiting to be released in
theatres islandwide. ‘Theja’ revolves around a group of female apparel
workers who go on a strike against the harsh management techniques
instilled by their employers. Leading them on is Theja, a woman who had
taken up employment and had become the breadwinner of the family after
her husband had met with an accident. She witnesses the injustices
taking place at the work place and urges her companions to stand up for
their rights.
The scenes shift to how the employers seek political aid and other
indiscriminating paths to find means of stopping the wall building up
against their authority. The story captures the tug of war, reflecting
the reality of the antagonism and mistrust between two groups, each
trying to overpower the other for their own survival and greed for
power.
Talented actor Mahendra Perera will take on the character of Theja’s
husband. Chamila Peries who had portrayed a number of memorable roles on
the mini screen takes on the tough character of the chairperson of the
apparel industry in her debut movie. Irangani Serasinghe, Anuruddika
Padukkage, Sujani Menaka, Dharmapriya Dias, Srimal Wedisinghe and others
comprise the cast.
Director Hapanveera scripted the tale centering on a courageous
woman’s fight against injustice. He had previously made some noteworthy
teledramas like ‘Thimira Sevanali’, ‘Asunaka Randi Mal’, ‘Alu Banduna’,
‘Sanda Sakmana’ and ‘Piyagata Pamula’. Kavinda Ranaweera is the
cameraman while Stanley de Alwis is the editor.
Manjula Ayagama is the art director and Hansaka Sameera is the make
up artiste. Sarath Wijesekara is the production manager of the creation
in which Chandana Irugalbandara is the assistant director.
Navaratne Gamage is the music director. The background vocals are by
Sunila Abeysekara. The lyrics are penned by Wasantha Kumara Kobawaka.
The production executives are Mahil R. Perera and Thilanka Perera.
‘Theja’ which highlights the problems in connection with the life of
employees in the apparel industry is produced by Mayura Cine Ru Pvt Ltd. |
