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2017 · 113 min · ★ 7.5 · History
Aloko Udapadi is a Sinhalese epic historical film based on the story of King Valagamba of Anuradhapura (89 – 77 BCE).
Directed by Chathra Weeraman · Written by Saman Weeraman
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Uddika Premarathna King Walagamba -
Dilhani Ekanayake Queen Anula -
Roshan Ravindra Theeya -
Dharshan Dharmaraj Dhatiya -
W. Jayasiri Giri Nighanta - M Menaka Peiris
- N Nirosha Thalagala
- N Nihal Fernando Pulahatta
- K Kapila Sigera Bahiya
- D Dineth de Silva Uththiya Senavi
- S Samanthi Lanerolle
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