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Dharmayuddhaya (2017): Cast & Plot

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Dharmayuddhaya is a 2017 drama thriller directed by Seiyaru Ravi, starring Jackson Anthony as Harischandra, Dilhani Ekanayake and Thisuri Yuwanika. It runs 2 hours 46 minutes.

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Dharmayuddhaya (2017) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 46m (166 min)
Director
Seiyaru Ravi
Genres
Drama , Family , Thriller
Original language
Sinhalese
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The story

What Is Dharmayuddhaya About?

The premise of Dharmayuddhaya without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A self-made businessman, Harishchandra, enjoys a peaceful life with his wife and two daughters, cherishing moments watching films as a beloved figure in his community. Their world is unexpectedly disrupted by the arrival of a stranger, leading to unforeseen consequences for the entire family. This 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala family drama film is directed by Cheyyar Ravi and serves as a remake of the Indian Malayalam film Drishyam, originally written by Jeethu Joseph.

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Cast & crew

Dharmayuddhaya Cast & Characters

Jackson Anthony leads the cast as Harischandra, with Dilhani Ekanayake as Rani and Thisuri Yuwanika as Achinni. Directed by Seiyaru Ravi; 6 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Dharmayuddhaya Plot Summary

What happens in Dharmayuddhaya from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Harischandra, Jackson Anthony is an orphan-turned real estate businessman in Manudampura, a man whose life revolves around his family and a simple, almost ritualistic love for films. He runs a small office that doubles as his living room, where the TV is always on and the days blend into one another. He is married to Rani, Dilhani Ekanayake, and they have two daughters, Achini, Thisuri Yuwanika, and Sachini. The household appears stable at first glance, defined by routine, a tight-knit dynamic, and a sense that everyone knows their place in the person-to-person hierarchy that sustains them.

Full summary

The whole story of Dharmayuddhaya, scene by scene

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Videos

Dharmayuddhaya Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dharmayuddhaya.

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How Well Do You Know Dharmayuddhaya?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Dharmayuddhaya FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Dharmayuddhaya, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dharmayuddhaya?

Dharmayuddhaya runs 2 hours 46 minutes (166 minutes).

When was Dharmayuddhaya released?

Dharmayuddhaya was released on July 14, 2017.

Who directed Dharmayuddhaya?

Dharmayuddhaya was directed by Seiyaru Ravi.

Who is in the cast of Dharmayuddhaya?

Dharmayuddhaya stars Jackson Anthony as Harischandra, Dilhani Ekanayake as Rani and Thisuri Yuwanika as Achinni, among 6 credited actors.

Does Dharmayuddhaya have a post-credit scene?

No. Dharmayuddhaya has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Dharmayuddhaya in?

The original language of Dharmayuddhaya is Sinhalese.

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