Maharaja Gemunu

Maharaja Gemunu

2015 · 150 min · ★ 9.0 · History, War

Maharaja Gemunu is based on the odyssey of King Gemunu (ruler of Sri Lanka 161–137 BC) who is renowned for defeating and overthrowing King Elara, the usurping Tamil prince from the Chola Kingdom, who had invaded the Kingdom of Rajarata in 205 BC.

Directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri · Written by Jayantha Chandrasiri

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