The muhurath of renowned director Prof. Sunil Ariyaratne's latest movie - 'Patthini' was held in Colombo yesterday (Oct. 30).
The cinematic creation revolves around the story of the deity Patthini Devi with the main role taken up by Pooja Umashankar, who also played the main lead in Prof. Ariyaratne's 'Kusa Pabawathi' movie.
The cast includes Uddika Premaratne, Aruni Rajapakshe, Veena Jayakody, Ravindra Randeniya, Sanath Gunatillake, Lucky Dias and Jayalath Manorathna.
'Patthini' is Prof. Ariyaratne's 20th cinematic direction and the 6th movie of Sumathi Films.
Milini Sumathipala joins as the producer of the film. She was also the producer of Prof. Ariyaratne's movie - 'Uthpalawanna'.
'Patthini' will commence shooting at the Ranminithenna Tele Cinema Park next January and it will be the second Sinhala film that is shot at the location. The first movie was Kusa Pabawathi.
Camera direction is by Channa Deshapriya while Dr. Rohana Weerasinghe is to provide music.
Manohari Hewawasam joins the crew as Production Manager.
Make up is by Sameera Kindelpitiya while Art direction is by Bimal Dushmantha.
