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| Surangani | |
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| Directed by | Cyril P Abeyratne Technical Director: Vembu |
| Starring | Eddie Junior D R Nanayakkara Pearl Vasudevi Kanthi Gunatunga |
| Music by | T R Paapa |
Production company | Ceylon Theatres Ltd. |
Release date |
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| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
Surangani is a 1955 Sri Lankan drama film directed by Cyril P. Abeyratne. [1] [2]
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The film was produced by The Ceylon Theatres Ltd. and was released on 19 February 1955 at Elphinstone (Maradana ) & 13 other centres through Ceylon Theatres circuit.
The music was composed by T. R. Paapa. Popular songs included [3]
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