Clarence: Rhythm of the Guitar
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| Sinhala | ක්ලැරන්ස්: රිදම් ඔෆ් ගිටාර් |
| Directed by | Theja Iddamalgoda |
| Based on | Life of Clarence Wijewardena |
| Produced by | Thusitha Jayasena |
| Starring | Damith Wijayathunga Saranga Disasekara Nihari Perera Dinakshie Priyasad Srimal Wedsinghe Fernie Roshani Chamila Peiris |
| Cinematography | Ruwan Costa |
| Edited by | Yasoda Dhanupama |
| Music by | Suresh Maliyadde |
| Distributed by | Ridma Theatres[1] |
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Running time | 139 minutes[2] |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Language | Sinhala |
Clarence: Rhythm of the Guitar (Sinhala: ක්ලැරන්ස්: රිදම් ඔෆ් ගිටාර්), is a 2025 Sri Lankan Sinhalese biographical musical film directed by late Theja Iddamalgoda and produced by Thusitha Jayasena for Art Movies.[3] The film based on life and career of the musician Clarence Wijewardena, often referred to as the "father of Sri Lankan pop music".[4] The film stars Damith Wijayathunga in the titular lead role where Saranga Disasekara, Nihari Perera, Dinakshie Priyasad, Srimal Wedsinghe, Fernie Roshani and Chamila Peiris made supportive roles.[1][5]
The film received positive reviews from critics.[6]
Plot
Cast
- Damith Wijayathunga as Clarence Wijewardena[7]
- Nihari Perera as Sheela Ramadasa, Clarence's wife
- Saranga Disasekara as young Annesley Malewana
- Dinakshie Priyasad as Indrani Perera[8]
- Eshanka Jahanvi as Ramya
- Dushan Rajaguru
- Mauli Dushmantha
- Fernie Roshani as Mango Nanda
- Chamila Peiris
- Srimal Wedsinghe
- Shanudrie Priyasad as Iranganie Perera
- Sheshadri Priyasad as Mallika Perera
- Priyantha Wijesinghe
- Prakashani Niranjala
- Prataran Samadhi
- Rukshan Karunanayake as Mangala Rodrigo
- Prasanna Dakumpitiya as Monti Wattaladeniya
- Danushka Dias as Srikantha Dasanayake
- Induwara Sooriyabandara as Dixon Gunaratne
- Udesha Karunanayake as Vijith Peiris
- Chamod Madushan as Shanaka Perera
- Chamath Alehendre as Paul Perera
- Randeel Wasava Bandara as Conrad Gunaratne
- Lalindra Thisera
- Hemaka Dias
- Ruchi Lakmali
- Nipuni Rajapaksa
- Sandalan Silva
- Pahan V. De Costa
- Annesley Malewana himself
Production
The film marked second and final film direction of Theja Iddamalgoda, who previously directed the 2022 blockbuster Ashawari.[1] However, he died on 16 November 2024 at the age of 61.[9][10] The film is produced by Thusitha Jayasena, who previously produced the 2017 blockbuster Aloko Udapadi.[3]
Cinematography done by Ruwan Costa,[11] where Yasoda Dhanupama is the editor and colorist. Manjula Pushpakumara is the art director, Lasantha Pradeep Udukumbura is the costume designer and Indika Udara Lanka made makeup and hair styling.[3][1] Choreography done by Gayan Srimal, whereas Aruna Priyantha Kaluarachchi with sound management, Niroshan Edirimanne with assistant direction and Achini Madawala with VP Kumaran co-handled the production management. Suresh Maliyadde is the music director.[3]
Damith Wijayathunga was selected for the lead actor role by cinematographer Ruwan Costa[12] and Nihari Perera was selected for the lead actress role by director himself. The film also marked the maiden cinema acting for Nihari Perera.[10]
References
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- ^ "Clarence: Rhythm Of The Guitar [PG]". Alberta Film Classification. 8 July 2025. Retrieved 8 July 2025.
- ^ a b c d "ක්ලැරන්ස් 27 දා සිට දිවයින පුරා". sarasaviya.lk. 2025-03-27. Retrieved 2025-03-27.
- ^ "Remembering Clarence, 'Father of Sinhala Pop'". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 2020-12-17.
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