Devi Kusumasana (2025)

Interesting facts

Devi Kusumasana, is a 2025 Sri Lankan Sinhalese historical film directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri and co-produced by Janaki Wijerathna and Subaskaran Allirajah for Lyca Productions. The film based on the life of Kusumasana Devi and her affair with Konappu Bandara who later ascend the throne in 'om as Vimaladharmasuriya I during Portuguese Ceylon. It stars Udari Warnakulasooriya in the titular role with Hemal Ranasinghe in lead roles where Mahendra Perera, Kusum Renu, Sriyantha Mendis and Megha Sooriyarachchi made supportive roles. Hemal and Udari share the screen for the third time after Adaraneeya Kathawak (2016) and Ksheera Sagaraya Kalabina (2023).

Production and release

This is the seventh cinema direction by award-winning director Jayantha Chandrasiri, after Agnidahaya (2002), Guerilla Marketing (2005), Samanala Sandhawaniya (2013), Maharaja Gemunu (2015), Gharasarapa (2018) and Midunu Vishwaya (2023). He also wrote the screenplay, song lyrics and information exploration based on early chronicles.

Color mixing and DCP printing handled by Dilan Gunawardena, sound editing by Aruna Priyantha Kaluarachchi and hairstyling by Haroon Shaideen. Choreography done by Gayan Srimal, stunt direction by Wasantha Kumarawila and production design by Dhammika Hewaduwatte.

Production coordination included Akalanka Ratnayake, Namal Bandara, Theekshana Kumara and Buddhini Jayawardena. Screenwriting consulted by Buddhini Jayawardena and dialogues recorded by Pubudu Dhananjaya Wanigasekera. Sharaka Shyamal is the chief electrical engineer. Award-winning musician Dinesh Subasinghe did the music direction and the composing.

Amal Perera, Rooney, Sanuli Perera and Erandi Heshani & Indika Udara Lanka made background vocals.

The film was released on 22 May 2025 in EAP theaters. The special media screening was held at the Wattala Ram Cinema Hall.

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