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Light Arose

Jan 20, 2017
1h 53m
★ 7.5

Overview

Aloko Udapadi is a Sinhalese epic historical film based on the story of King Valagamba of Anuradhapura (89 – 77 BCE).

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Cast

Uddika Premarathna

King Walagamba

Uddika Premarathna

Dihani Ashokamala Ekanayake

Queen Anula

Dihani Ashokamala Ekanayake

Roshan Ravindra

Theeya

Roshan Ravindra

Menaka Peiris

Menaka Peiris

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