Teledrama
Gemunu Maharaja
About
“Gemunu Maharaja” is a Sri Lankan teledrama that aired from 2016 to 2017, directed by Charith Abeysinghe. It portrays the legendary story of King Gemunu, a historic ruler of ancient Sri Lanka known for uniting the island by defeating King Elara. The series dives into the king’s strategic military campaigns, his leadership, and his role in shaping the nation’s history, offering viewers a dramatic and heroic retelling of these events.
The teledrama features a strong ensemble cast including Dilhani Ekanayake, Malinda Perera, and Himali Sayurangi. Charith Abeysinghe, besides directing, also serves as a co-producer of the series, which aired on Hiru TV. The show’s production quality, including its set designs and battle sequences, showcases the effort put into recreating the ancient Lankan atmosphere and narrative
DIRECTOR:
Charith Abeysinghe
Writer:
Priyal Weerasingha
Cast:
Charith Abeysinghe, Dilhani Ekanayake, Malinda Perera, Sathishchandra Edirisinghe, Buddhadasa Withanarachchi, Udari Warnakulasooriya, Sriyantha Mendis
