Father movie poster

Father

"විනිශ්චය අවි-නිශ්චිතය!"

January 8, 2026 1h 57m

Released in January 2026. Father is a action/thriller film. directed by Chaminda Jayasooriya.

Starring Saumya Liyanage, Jagath Manuwarna Kodithuwakku, and Bimal Jayakody

Synopsis

Inspired by true events that shook Sri Lanka between the 1970s and 1990s, Father is a gritty historical drama following the transformation of a religious young man into a symbol of resistance. Against a backdrop of state-sponsored violence and the turbulent 1988–89 insurrections, it is a story of a man who dared to challenge a corrupt system when no one else would.

Quick Facts

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Release Date January 8, 2026 Released this month
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Runtime 1h 57m 117 minutes total
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Budget $145K Production budget
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Language SI Original language
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Country Sri Lanka Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
SI
Budget
$145,000

Production Companies

  • Emika Production

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Father about?

Inspired by true events that shook Sri Lanka between the 1970s and 1990s, Father is a gritty historical drama following the transformation of a religious young man into a symbol of resistance. Agai...

Who directed Father?

Father was directed by Chaminda Jayasooriya.

How long is Father?

Father has a runtime of 1 hours and 57 minutes (117 minutes total).

When was Father released?

Father was released on January 8, 2026 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Father?

The main cast of Father includes Saumya Liyanage, Jagath Manuwarna Kodithuwakku, Bimal Jayakody, Dilhani Ekanayake, Sarath Kothalawala.