Machan(2009)
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Machan Synopsis
Two friends, Manoj (Gihan De Chickera), a bartender, and Stanley (Dharmapriya Dias), a fruit vendor, wish to immigrate to the West to seek their fortune, but have difficulties getting their visa applications approved. They come across an application to a handball tournament in Bavaria, and not even knowing what the game is, they submit themselves and a group of friends as the "Sri Lanka National Handball Team". For appearance's sake, they begin minimal training and then seek travel visas from the German Embassy. Their plans to simply escape into the West upon arrival in Germany are thwarted by the quick appearance of the tournament organizers and an arena of fans eager to see the prowess of the Sri Lanka National Handball Team.
Machan (2009) is a drama and comedy film directed by Uberto Pasolini, released on May 7, 2009 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Dharmapriya Dias, Gihan De Chickera, Dharshan Dharmaraj and Namal Jayasinghe. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 22 ratings.
- Director:
- Uberto Pasolini
- Writers:
- Uberto Pasolini, Ruwanthie De Chickera, Ruwanthie De Chickera
- Producers:
- Uberto Pasolini, Conchita Airoldi, Prasanna Vithanage
- Cinematographer:
- Stefano Falivene
- Composer:
- Lakshman Joseph De Saram
- Production:
- Redwave Films, Babelsberg Film, Shakthi Films, StudioUrania, RAI Cinema
- Budget:
- $5,000,000
- Revenue:
- $282,884
- Status:
- Released
Machan (2009) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Machan before you stream it.
Machan Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dharmapriya Dias
as Stanley
- Gihan De Chickera
Gihan De Chickera
as Manoj
Dharshan Dharmaraj
as Suresh
Namal Jayasinghe
as Vijith
- Sujeewa Priyalal
Sujeewa Priyalal
as Piyal
Dayadewa Edirisinghe
as Naseem
- Pitchchei Selvaraj
Pitchchei Selvaraj
as Nesa
Kumara Thirimadura
as Oaf
Pubudu Chathuranga
as Spoilt Son
- S. Selvsekaran
S. Selvsekaran
as Father
- Pradeepan Puwabalasingham
Pradeepan Puwabalasingham
as AJ
- Sarath Karunaratne
Sarath Karunaratne
as PK
Key crew
Directed by Uberto Pasolini, written by Uberto Pasolini, Ruwanthie De Chickera and Ruwanthie De Chickera, produced by Uberto Pasolini, Conchita Airoldi and Prasanna Vithanage.
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Machan Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 22 ratings.
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Machan – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Machan online?
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Machan (2009) is currently available to rent or buy from VIVA by videofutur and Premiere Max. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Machan?
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The main cast of Machan (2009) includes Dharmapriya Dias, Gihan De Chickera, Dharshan Dharmaraj, Namal Jayasinghe and Sujeewa Priyalal. The film was directed by Uberto Pasolini. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Machan released?
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Machan was released on May 7, 2009 and runs for 1h 49m.
Is Machan worth watching?
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Machan (2009) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 22 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Machan?
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Yes. The official Machan trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.