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Doosra

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Doosra

2024

1h 40m

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Overview

Massive development projects are threatening the traditional livelihoods of remote, agricultural villages of Sri Lanka. Rathi and Anil are lovers living in such testing times. Amidst economic hardships they are forced to choose other means to make their ends meet. A simple scam they attempt gives them an unforeseen satisfaction. Where will this new path lead them?

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Sajitha Anthony

Sajitha Anthony

Ruwan

Thilakshini Ratnayake

Thilakshini Ratnayake

Rathi

Shyam Fernando

Shyam Fernando

Lakshan Abenayake

Nadishani Peliarachchi

Jayanath Bodahandi

Ruwan Madanayaka

Rohith Mannage

Samantha Paranalianage

Tharindu Kavinda Gamage

Creative team

Directed by: Channa Deshapriya
Written by: Channa Deshapriya
Produced by: Lakshan Abenayake
Marc Tessier

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