Maharaja Ajasath (2015)
- Original title
- මහරජ අජාසත්
- Directed by
- Sanath Abeysekara
- Genre
- history, drama
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Elsewhere
- IMDb
How it feels
This film tells the story of King Ajasath, an ancient ruler who founded the Magadha Empire in North India. It shows how he killed his father to gain the throne and later turned to Buddhist teachings for redemption.
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What happens
Maharaja Ajasath (Sinhala: මහරජ අජාසත්) is a 2015 Sri Lankan Sinhala epic biographical film directed by Sanath Abeysekara and produced by Sunil T. Fernando for Sunil T. Films. It stars Jeevan Kumaratunga, Gayan Wikramathilake, and Palitha Silva in lead roles along with Sabeetha Perera and Hashini Gonagala. Music co-composed by Rohana Weerasinghe and Ranga Dassanayaka. A special screening was taken place prior to original screening at Tharangani Cinema Hall, at National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka for Buddhist Monks. The film reveals the story of King Ajasath (known as Ajatashatru or Kunik in India) who founded the Magadha Empire, North India during the period of Buddha. The film shows how he who caused the death of his father to achieve the throne later seek refuge in Dharma. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)
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