Anjalika
Anjalika
2006 Sri Lankan film
Anjalika (Sinhala: අංජලිකා) is a 2006 Sinhala romance film. It was written by Mahesh Rathsara and directed by Channa Perera. The film features Channa Perera, Pooja Umashankar and Anarkali Akarsha in the leading roles while Rex Kodippili, and Sanath Gunathilake play key supporting roles. It was produced by Malith Palliyaguruge, the film had music scored by Rohana Weerasinghe.[2] The film marked the debut acting by Kollywood actress Pooja in Sinhala cinema.[3] Popular television presenter, Narada Bakmeewewa also made his cinema debut with the film.[4]
It was released in June 2006 to good reviews and good box office, even though the plot was criticized by critics.[5] This was Pooja's first Sinhala film.[6][7]
The film has been shot in Malaysia, becoming the first Sri Lankan to be filmed in that country.[8]