Sri Lankan acting legend Malani Fonseka will for the first time in her career play an actress in her upcoming film with director Prasanna Vithanage, titled “Akasa Kusum (Flowers in the Sky).” Shooting will begin in late December on the film, which will also star Nimmi Harasgama, Dilhani Asokamala, Damayanthi Fonseka and newcomer Shanika Samanali. Playing supporting roles in Vithanage’s latest film will be English theatre vet Mohamed Adamaly and up-and-comers Suraj Mapa, Tharindi Fonseka and Upeksha Swarnamalini. Anarkalli Akarsha will make a guest appearance playing herself in the film.“Akasa Kusum” is set in contemporary times, and tells the story of an actress popular in the 70’s (Fonseka), who unexpectedly gets a second chance at fame. The movie explores how she faces an industry with changed values, more bent on commercialization, and more media crazy. “The film is a homage to all the actresses who have given something out of their lives to their craft,” says Vithanage about the film, adding that “it is an emotional journey of a woman who has lost her inner voice, and through what’s happening, tries to understand who she really is.”
The movie, co-produced by HD Premasiri for Sarasavi Cineru and Prasanna Vithanage in collaboration with A. Sreekar Prasad for Film Freaks India, will see its world premiere in September 2008. MD Mahindapala will work as Director of Photography, while Lakshman Joseph de Saram will compose a score for “Akasa Kusum.” Iranthi Abeysinghe will function as Line Producer and Daminda Madawala will be Vithanage’s First Assistant Director. Two Indian film industry veterans will also work with director Vitanage on the movie. A. Sreekar Prasad will edit and A. Laxminarayan will design the film’s sound. The producers hope to release “Akasa Kusum” into local theatres in early 2009.
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