{{Infobox film | name = Aganthukaya | native_name = {{Infobox name module|si|ආගන්තුකයා}} | image = | alt = | caption = | director = Vasantha Obeysekera | producer = A.G.A Films | writer = Vasantha Obeysekera | based_on = True story | starring = Saumya Liyanage <br> Chandani Seneviratne <br> Sanath Gunathilake | music = Rohana Weerasinghe | cinematography = Ruwan Costa | editing = Ravindra Guruge | studio = | distributor = CEL Theatres | released = {{Film date|df=y|2007|01|01}} | runtime = 100 minutes | country = Sri Lanka | language = Sinhala | gross = | budget = 6 million LKR <ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/051030/tv/3.html |title='Aganthukaya' copies in India |publisher=Sunday Times |accessdate=4 December 2019}}</ref> }}
'''''Aganthukaya''''' ({{langx|si|ආගන්තුකයා}}; English: ''The Outcast'') is a 2007 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Vasantha Obeysekera and produced by Anura Abeysekara for A.G.A Films with the funds of National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. It stars Saumya Liyanage and Chandani Seneviratne in lead roles along with Sanath Gunathilake and Giriraj Kaushalya. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://vasanthaobeysekere.webs.com/13aganthukaya.htm |title=13. Aganthukaya (The Outcast) - 2007 |publisher=Vasantha Obesekere films |accessdate=11 March 2017}}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.harbourfrontcentre.com/whatson/fallfestivals/index.cfm?id=806&festival_id=23 | title=Aganthukaya (The Outcast), 2007, directed by Vasantha Obeysekara | publisher=Harbourfront Centre | accessdate=3 October 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2016/02/04/?fn=sa16020417 |title=Sri Lankan Screened Films |publisher=Sarasaviya |accessdate=11 March 2017 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180101062100/http://www.sarasaviya.lk/2016/02/04/?fn=sa16020417 |archive-date=1 January 2018 |url-status=dead }}</ref> This is the last film directed by Vasantha Obeysekara.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/170409/news/vasantha-obeyesekere-who-immortalised-real-life-stories-on-the-silver-screen-is-no-more-236536.html | title=Vasantha Obeyesekere, who immortalised real life stories on the silver screen, is no more | publisher=The Sunday Times | accessdate=3 October 2016}}</ref> It is the 1087th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.<ref>{{cite web | url=http://www.nfc.gov.lk/films-history.php | title=Sri Lanka Cinema History | publisher=National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka | accessdate=3 October 2016 | archive-date=23 August 2016 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160823000528/http://www.nfc.gov.lk/films-history.php | url-status=dead }}</ref>
The film has been shot in Kurunegala,<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/050515/tv/4.html |title=Vasantha returns with 'Aganthukaya' |publisher=Sunday Times |accessdate=4 December 2019}}</ref> for tireless seventeen days.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/050612/tv/4.html |title=Aganthukaya shot in record time |publisher=Sunday Times |accessdate=4 December 2019}}</ref> The film has received mostly positive reviews from critics.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.sundaytimes.lk/070624/TV/tv_1.html |title=Vasantha's 'Aganthukaya' unveils the corrupted world |publisher=Sunday Times |accessdate=11 December 2019}}</ref>
==Plot== The story revolves around a school principal who was transferred to a national school in a far flung area as a political punishment. Through his dedication and perseverance the principal develops the school with impressive academic results.
==Cast== * Saumya Liyanage as Sampath * Chandani Seneviratne as Sampath's wife * Sanath Gunathilake as Politician * Giriraj Kaushalya * Nimal Anthony * Damayanthi Fonseka * Somasiri Alakolange * Chandrasoma Binduhewa
==Awards== * Sarasaviya Award for the Best Script * Sarasaviya Award for the Best Film
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Category:2007 films Category:2007 Sinhala-language films Category:2007 Sri Lankan films Category:2007 drama films Category:Sri Lankan drama films
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