Handaya(1979)
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Handaya Synopsis
Sooppuwa, a young boy is unhappy with Sena, who has been given the responsibility of looking after Handaya, the horse. To avenge Sena, Sooppuwa and his gang attack him and kidnap his brother Chutte. Sena is challenged in a horse race, where he emerges a winner in spite of many obstacles.
Handaya (1979) is a family and drama film directed by Titus Thotawatte, released on November 16, 1979 with a runtime of 2h 3m. It stars Dharshana Panangala, Gemunu Wijesuriya, Henry Jayasena and Daya Alwis. Viewers rate it 5.0 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Titus Thotawatte
- Writers:
- Titus Thotawatte, Sunil Ariyarathna, Arisen Ahubudu
- Producers:
- Titus Thotawatte
- Status:
- Released
Handaya (1979) Trailer
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Handaya Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Dharshana Panangala
Dharshana Panangala
as Ukkuwa
Gemunu Wijesuriya
as Abaran
Henry Jayasena
as Mr. Perera
Daya Alwis
as Commentator box viewer
Jayalath Manoratne
as Commentator
- J.H. Jayawardena
J.H. Jayawardena
as Marshall
Key crew
Directed by Titus Thotawatte, written by Titus Thotawatte, Sunil Ariyarathna and Arisen Ahubudu, produced by Titus Thotawatte.
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Handaya Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.0/10 from 2 ratings.
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Handaya – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Handaya online?
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Who stars in Handaya?
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The main cast of Handaya (1979) includes Dharshana Panangala, Gemunu Wijesuriya, Henry Jayasena, Daya Alwis and Jayalath Manoratne. The film was directed by Titus Thotawatte. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Handaya released?
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Handaya was released on November 16, 1979 and runs for 2h 3m.
Is Handaya worth watching?
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Handaya (1979) holds an average rating of 5.0 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy family and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Handaya?
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Yes. The official Handaya trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.