Walampoori: Seven and Half Dreams

වාලම්පුරි හෙවත් හීන හතහමාරක්

Walampoori poster

Directed by Lakmal Darmarathna

A 2025 Sri Lankan Sinhalese thriller — the story of a theatre group, a conch shell and seven and half dreams.

About the Film

Walampoori: Seven and Half Dreams (Sinhala: වාලම්පුරි හෙවත් හීන හතහමාරක්) is a 2025 Sri Lankan Sinhalese thriller film directed by Lakmal Darmarathna and produced by Asanka Dodantenna and Pradeep Perera. It stars Priyantha Sirikumara, Thumindu Dodantenna and Sarath Kothalawala in lead roles.

Plot

The film follows a theatre artist named Sidney and his theatre group in their efforts to sell a Walampoori and the problems they face. The story includes a traditional drama called "Jahuta" and a conch shell they find through Swami Makandaraja.

Release & Reception

Released on 25 April 2025, the film received positive reviews for soundtrack, cinematography, direction, screenplay and performances. It earned LKR 4 million on opening day and LKR 150 million worldwide in three weeks.

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Cast

  • Priyantha Sirikumara as Sydney
  • Dilhani Ekanayake as Madam Sisika
  • Thumindu Dodantenna as Priyankara
  • Sarath Kothalawala as Nimalasiri
  • Ashan Dias as Angelo
  • Anjana Premaratne as Chinthaka
  • Darshan Dharmaraj as Swami Makandaraja

Production

This is the maiden cinema direction by Lakmal Darmarathna. Cinematography by Kalinga Deshapriya; edited by Sankha Malwatte and Tharindu Kariyawasam. Music by Chinthaka Jayakody. Produced by Antworks Entertainment and Green Light Films; distributed by Scope Cinemas.