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Nidhanaya

1972Sri Lanka110 min
The film

Nidhanaya (English: The Treasure) is a 1972 Sinhalese language film directed by Dr. Lester James Peries, the screenplay, dialogue and script by Dr. Tissa Abeysekara, starring Gamini Fonseka and Malini Fonseka. The film stars Gamini Fonseka and Malini Fonseka in lead roles along with Shanthi Lekha, Saman Bokalawela and Trilicia Gunawardena in supportive roles. The movie is based on a short story written by G.B.Senanayake in one of his short story collection known as "The Revenge". It revolves around a murder which is committed for the purpose of gaining access to a hidden treasure. The film won the Silver Lion of St. Mark award at the 1972 Venice International Film Festival and was also selected as one of the outstanding films of the year, receiving a Diploma, at the Lon

DirectorLester James Peries
Genresdrame
CountrySri Lanka
Runtime110 min
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