Nommara 17
| Nommara 17 නොම්මර 17 | |
|---|---|
| Directed by | Hemasiri Sellapperuma |
| Written by | Preethiraj Weeraratne |
| Based on | Preethiraj Weeraratne |
| Produced by | Weeraratne Enterprises |
| Starring | Vijaya Kumaratunga Sanath Gunathilake Jeewan Kumaranatunga |
| Cinematography | M. H. Gafoor |
| Edited by | M. S. Aliman |
| Music by | Ernest Soysa |
| Distributed by | CEL Theatres |
Release date | 21 July 1989 |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
| Box office | 2 SL Crores |
Nommara 17 (Sinhala: නොම්මර 17) is a 1989 Sri Lankan Sinhala action thriller film directed by Hemasiri Sellapperuma and produced by Preethiraj Weeraratne for Weeraratne Enterprises. It stars Vijaya Kumaratunga, Sanath Gunathilake and Jeewan Kumaranatunga in lead roles along with Mervyn Jayathunga, Freddie Silva and Sabeetha Perera.[1] The music was composed by Ernest Soysa. It is the 691st film in the Sinhala cinema.
The film was screened after the assassination of lead actor Vijaya Kumaratunga, which influenced the fans to come and watch his famous movie star for the last time on the silver screen. Thus recorded as one of the huge blockbuster hit in Sinhala cinema, which also won Sarasaviya Award as well. It successfully passed 200 days at theatres.
Plot
Inspector Jayasinghe catches a criminal named Mervyn and puts him in jail. Inspector has three sons named Vijaya, Naatha and Mahesh. He gifts three chains to them. One day, Mervyn escapes from jail and hides in wall. He sees Inspector Jayasinghe teaches shot to his children. Mervyn shots Inspector and tries to kidnap kids. Vijaya and Naatha escape from there while Mahesh hides in a bush. Another police chief finds Mahesh and brings him to his house for adopt him with his daughter, Vasanthi. One Day,Mervyn kidnaps Vasanthi while she was playing. Vijaya and Naatha stay at road and a person named Wilson take care them for earn money. However, Vijaya refuses his demand and Wilson puts him in jail as a criminal.
Some years later, Vijaya who nicknamed as 'Nommara 17' realises from jail with his friend, Potato who nicknamed as 'Nommara 13'. He thinks that he won't be able to find his brothers. Naatha is a head of gangster now. Mahesh working as a Inspector while Vasanthi was adopted by Mervyn. Vijaya meets Vasanthi and they fall in love. Soon, Vijaya meets Inspector Mahesh and become friends unaware that he is his brother. One day, He sees his father's photo in Mahesh's house and Mahesh's adopted mother introduces him that Vijaya is his brother. Two brothers reunites and they meet Wilson at road. Vijaya recognises him and Mahesh punishes him. But, Naatha catches both of them and punishes them. In this time, Vijaya's chain falls and Naatha sees it. Then he realises that Vijaya and Mahesh are his brothers.
Cast
- Vijaya Kumaratunga as Vijaya aka 'Nommara 17'
- Kanchana Wicramasekara as Little Vijaya
- Sanath Gunathilake as Naatha
- Harindra Sanka Peiris as Little Naatha
- Jeevan Kumaratunga as Inspecter Mahesh
- Rakith Waravitage as Little Mahesh
- Sabeetha Perera as Vasanthi / Vasanthi's real mother
- Rishini Weerarathne as Little Vasanthi
- Mervyn Jayathunga as Mervyn Jayasekera
- Wilson Karunaratne as Wilson
- Freddie Silva as Potato aka 'Nommara 13'
- Manel Chandralatha as Samanthie
- Menik Kurukulasuriya as Devi
- Mahesh Jayasinghe as Brinjol
- Lakmal Fonseka as Sooppuwa
- Teddy Vidyalankara as Teddy
- Srinath Maldeniya as Police Chief
- Ananda Basnayake as Inspector Jayasinghe, Vijaya,Naatha and Mahesh's father
Soundtrack
| No. | Title | Singer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Seegiri Lalitha Landune[2]" | Vijaya Kumaratunga, Angeline Gunathilake | |
| 2. | "Pata Sarungal Wagey Ape Jeewithe[3]" | Vijaya Kumaratunga, Freddie Silva | |
| 3. | "Dewathi Dewa" | Gratien Ananda, Angeline Gunathilake and crew | |
| 4. | "Meda Sale Bandanne" | Vijaya Kumaratunga, Angeline Gunathilake, Gratien Ananda | |
| 5. | "Ali Patai Komali" | Angeline Gunathilake, Freddie Silva |
References
- ^ "Nommara 17 - නොම්මර 17". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ "Sigiri Lalitha Landune by Vijaya Kumarathunga & Anjalin Gunathilaka". Sandeshaya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
- ^ "Pata Sarungal Wagei by Vijaya Kumarathunga & Freddie Silva". Sandeshaya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
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