Jayantha Chandrasiri entered to Srilankan Cinema by making "AgniDahaya".Jayantha is a Director par excellence. Initially he invaded the stage . MORA ( The Shark) was his first stage play. Then "OththuKaraya"( The Spy) . He showed his versatility by making the tele-drama ( TV Play) Vedahamine ( The lady doctor) in 1990. Then his most memorable "Dandubasnamanaya"( The range of an arrow) . in 1996 . "Dandubasnamanya" was a unique tele-drama which depicted certain concealed aspects in the history . Specially ancient SriLankan fight systems. Then he made "Akala Sandaya "( The time machine) in 1998. Whatever Jayantha does , It is clearly an outcome of a great intellectual exploration. His work indicates a great deal of insight . He explores subjects of which currently concealed , and also Meterialists are unable to look in as laymen . The Film "Agnidahaya"is a clear indication that he studies the history and what is being buried and hidden in modern days. Spells, Vows and other rituals were a effective endeavors for SriLankans in olden days.They always believed in para-psychological results. Super normal powers existed. This Film is based on a village woman known as Kiri Manike ( Yashoda) . Also Jackson Anthony's role as Gurunnanse is incomparable . In this film , Jayantha introduces certain ancient lyrics backed by Khemadasa's remarkable music . Presumambly as he has used in his previous tele-dramas these poems are from ancient "Deva Yaadini" ( Appeals to Gods) . Love , Seduction , Sex and passion towards Power are the key points in the story.
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