Kabaddi (2021 film)

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Kabaddi
Kabaddi Sinhala film poster.jpg
Directed byHarsha Udakanda [1]
Written byHarsha Udakanda
Based on Okkadu
by Gunasekhar
Produced byHU Films
StarringAmila Karunanayake
Senali Fonseka
Sriyantha Mendis
Darshan Dharmaraj
CinematographyJanith Gunasekara
Edited byThivanka Amarasiri
Music byUdara Samarawickrama
Distributed byRithma Theaters
Release date
  • 16 April 2021 (2021-04-16)
CountrySri Lanka
Language Sinhala

Kabaddi is a 2021 Sri Lankan sports action film directed by Harsha Udakanda and produced by Nishantha Jayawardena for HU Films and Hiruna Creations. [2] [3] It stars Amila Karunanayake and Senali Fonseka in lead roles along with Sriyantha Mendis, Darshan Dharmaraj, and Nilmini Kottegoda in supporting roles. [4] [5]

Contents

The film had its premiere on 16 April 2021. [6] The film is a remake of 2003 Indian Telugu language film Okkadu (2003). [7]

Cast

Soundtrack

The film consists of three songs.

NoSongComposer(s)Writer(s)Co-singer(s)Ref
01Heeneka PayaHashan Chandima IlangakoonGihan Anushka Ilangakoon Nuwandhika Senarathne, Amal Perera [9]
02MaruthayeUdara SamaraweeraHarsha UdakandaAyomi Perera, Vinod Alwis
03Yamu PiyambaUdara SamaraweeraHarsha Udakanda Uresha Ravihari

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