Thunmanhandiya
Mahagamasekara
Category: Novel
Thunmanhandiya, written by Mahagamasekara, is a poignant novel set in rural Sri Lanka. It explores the complexities of human relationships and emotions, depicting the lives of its characters with sensitivity and depth. The story's rich narrative and evocative setting make it a timeless tale about love, loss, and the ties that bind us.
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About This Book
Mahagama Sekara was a legendary poet of the 20th century in Sri Lanka. He was born on 7th April 1929, in Radawana, Colombo, Sri Lanka. He was the only child of Maha Gamage Jhon Appuhami (father) and Ranawaka Arachchige Rosalin (mother). Mahagama Sekara was also known as a great Sri Lankan novelist, translator, artist, playwright, lyricist, filmmaker, philosopher and teacher. Tunmanhandiya is a Sinhala film directed by Mr. Mahagama Sekara [1] and released in Sri Lanka in 1970. The rest of the story is based around the life of Abiling ( Joe Abeywickrama ), a vitra artist living in a small village, and his son-in-law Sirisena (Kumara Balasuriya, Karunaratne Ranasinghe). Abiling is an aimless, alcoholic and in debt. He gets into arguments with his brother (Dharmadasa Kuruppu) and other villagers, and then decides to get a job with a rich landowner (A.P. Gunaratne). In the meantime, on the encouragement of his uncle, Sirisena enrolled in art school and improved his abilities. There he hopes to show off his skills to his uncle, Abilene.