What is Gehenu Lamai?
Gehenu Lamai is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 110 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 17, 1978
- Genres
- Drama, Romance
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Gehenu Lamai is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Drama, Romance. Status: Released. A full overview for this page is being written and will appear here once verified against sources.
Should you watch it?
“Two sisters in rural Sri Lanka navigate love and ambition against strict social expectations.”
- Explores the challenges of growing up in poverty
- Offers a poignant look at Sri Lankan rural life
- Features the debut performance of Vasanthi Chathurani
- The film is in Sinhala, so subtitles are needed for non‑Sinhala speakers
Watch it if you appreciate intimate coming‑of‑age dramas set in rural Sri Lanka.
The realistic portrayal of poverty and social constraints makes it best suited for mature audiences.
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What language is Gehenu Lamai filmed in?
It is a Sinhala-language film.
Who directed the film?
Sumitra Peries directed Gehenu Lamai.
When was Gehenu Lamai released?
The film was released in 1978.
What is the main focus of the story?
It follows two schoolgirl sisters as they grow up amid poverty and strict social expectations.
Which actress debuted in this movie?
Vasanthi Chathurani made her debut in Gehenu Lamai.