Gajaman
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| Sinhala | ගජමෑන් |
| Directed by | Chanaka Perera |
| Written by | Suneth Chitrananda Gaminda Priyaviraj |
| Based on | Gajaman cartoon by Camillus Perera |
| Produced by | Studio 101 |
| Starring | Suneth Chitrananda Gaminda Priyaviraj Dasun Pathirana |
| Edited by | Shashimal Kularathna |
| Music by | Ravihans Wetakepotha and Anushka Udana (Wasthi Productions) |
Production company | Studio 101 |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
| Budget | 75 million LKR[1] |
Gajaman (Template:Lang-si), sometimes referred to as Camillus's Gajaman 3D, is a Sri Lankan Sinhala 3D animation comedy film directed by Chanaka Perera and co-produced by John Fonseka and Chamika Jinadasa for Studio 101.[2] The film makes the hallmark in Sri Lankan cinema industry by becoming the first ever three dimensional (3D) animation movie in Sri Lanka using motion capture technology.[3] The two lead characters of the film was dubbed by popular dubbing artist duet, Suneth Chitrananda and Gaminda Priyaviraj. Other cast includes, Rashi Prabodha, Yureni Noshika and Sunil Perera. Music composed by Ravihans Wetakepotha and Anushka Udana (Wasthi Productions).[4]
The motion capture cast includes Dasun Pathirana, Paboda Sandeepani and many newcomers. Film trailer was released at a press conference held at the National Film Corporation's Tharangani Cinema in April 2018.[4]
Plot
Gaja letter - coordinating election campaigns, being his boss’ eyes and ears around the village and even extorting bribes.
It so happens that Magodis Thuma's beautiful daughter Padmi, who has been pursuing higher studies in USA decides to return to the village after several years, together with her best friend Sweety. As expected, Magodis Thuma entrusts Gajaman with the important task of picking them up from the airport in his SUV and driving them back safely to the village. Gajaman arrives at the airport well ahead of time and waits patiently for his important guests to arrive. When he finally sets his eyes on Padmi his world is turned upside down as he falls head over heels for her. He sweats profusely, struggles to maintain eye contact and mumbles his words through conversations during the drive back to the village. His situation is not helped by the fact that her Sinhala is understandably not the best while he has no clue about the English language.
Over the next few days and weeks, the love-struck Gajaman makes every possible attempt to reach out to Padmi and express his feelings for her, well aware of the fact that if his boss gets to know he will surely be in hot water. He even signs up for an English class to master the language to a level where he can converse with her and maybe even impress her.
The news of Gajaman's infatuation for his daughter reaches Magodis Thuma and he is infuriated. He storms into Gajaman's home and banishes him from the village, threatening to kill him if he ever sets foot in the village or attempts to get in touch with his daughter. Fearing for his life, Gajaman has no choice but to run away from the village not knowing if or when he will ever be able to return. He contemplates how his whole life has fallen apart because of his love for Padmi. While he is wallowing in his sorrow, it so happens that an unexpected turn of events presents him with the opportunity to turn his luck around and get his life back on track.
Cast
- Gaminda Priyaviraj as Gajaman
- Suneth Chithrananda as Amda
- Rashi Prabodha
- Yureni Noshika
- Dasun Pathirana
- Paboda Sandeepani
- Sunil Perera as Minister Magodis
- Chamara Sampath
- Pradeep Ramawickrama
- Kasuni Kavindi
- Sharadha Pathirage
References
- ^ "Sri Lanka's first 3D animation movie Gajaman to be screened". slguardian. Archived from the original on 29 May 2018. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "Gajaman (ගජමෑන්) Movie Official Website". slguardian. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "First 'Motion Capture' 3D movie in Sri Lanka". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 25 May 2018.
- ^ a b "'Gajaman' – Pioneering 3D animation movie using motion capture technology coming soon". Daily FT. Retrieved 3 April 2018.