First Sri Lankan Movie to Reach Australian Box Office
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- Oct 13
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A historic moment for the Sri Lankan cinema community in Australia has arrived, as the film 'Moda Tharindu' becomes the first-ever Sri Lankan movie to reach the official box office in Australian cinemas.
Distributed by Mega Live Events in Australia, this milestone marks a significant step for cinematic representation and access for Sri Lankan movie lovers across the continent.
A Supernatural Comedy with Heart
Moda Tharindu is a supernatural comedy-drama that tells the compelling story of a young man caught in a whirlwind of family expectations, romantic love, and the complex bonds of friendship. Blending humour with heartfelt drama, the film is designed to appeal to a wide audience.
The movie is helmed by director Thisara Imbulana and written by Thisara Mangala Bandara. It features a talented main cast, including:
Kaushalya Fernando
Surya Dayaruwan
Shanudrie Priyasad
Shehani Kahandawala
Dhanuka Dilshan
Tickets and Release Dates
Moviegoers can prepare for the premiere, as the film is set to officially open on November 1st in both Australia and New Zealand.
Tickets will be available for advance booking online and via phone through HOYTS starting from October 16th.
We extend our sincere congratulations to Malaka Yapa and The Mega Live Events team for achieving this phenomenal box office milestone, paving the way for future Sri Lankan films.
Stay tuned with Aus News Lanka for all the upcoming showtimes and venue updates.
More updates to come on AusNewsLanka.






































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