Ran Samanalayo

2011 Sri Lankan TV series or program

Pabalu
Ridee Siththam

Ran Samanalayo (Sinhala: රන් සමනළයෝ) is a Sri Lankan television drama broadcast by Independent Television Network. The series first aired on 8 June 2011 and concluded on 25 May 2012. This is a mega hit of Sandaruwan Jayawickrama after Sulanga. Ran Samanalayo has been rated by many surveys as the most popular teledrama at 8:00pm. Actor Saranga Disasekara was awarded as the most popular actor of the year 2011 at Raigam Tele'es for his acting in this teledrama. Ran Samanalayo is special for its attractive color combination of costumes and other relevant things.

Story

Samanali, an innocent beautiful girl in her twenties works as a dancing teacher of a convent. She lives with her mother and grandmother. Her grandmother always accuses Samanali's mother due to a past incident. So Samanali is worrying about that and also she thinks that she has a big responsibility of her mother's and grandmother's lives. So she is living a strict life and she hasn't had any close relationship with a boy.

But Sihina is a rich handsome boy, enjoying his life freely. He just came back from abroad after completing his studies. Meanwhile, the convent, where Samanali works is going to organize a concert. So teachers have a tough time to get ready for that and they also try to find a sponsor in order to get a financial support. Then Sihina comes forward to take that responsibility. One day he comes to the convent for that matter. He accidentally sees Samanali and falls in love from the first sight. This is the start of the story.

Cast and characters

Pubudu Chathuranga as Sihina
Asha Edirisinghe as Samanali
Roshan Ranawana as Deneth
Saranga Disasekara as Nilanga
Sachini Ayendra as Menuka aka Menu
Mihira Sirithilaka as Chethiya
Robin Fernando as Devanarayana aka Deva
Sriyani Amarasena as Vinitha
Janak Premalal as Prem
Sajeewa Malmarachchi as Seththi
Thushara Jayasuriya as Wicky
Seetha Kumari

Music

Theme Song: Thurul Wenna Asai Hendewe by Bathiya and Santhush^[1]

Awards

Most popular actor of the year 2011 (Raigam Tele'es):^[2] Saranga Disasekara^[3]

Songs

Sundarai Aththamai Jeewithe Oba Thamai
Eka Malakwath Suwanda Na Oba Tharam

References

^ "Ran Samanalayo – Theme Song (Thurul wenna asai handawe...)". 9 June 2011. Retrieved 30 August 2012 – via YouTube.
^ "Raigam – The Kingdom of Raigam". Raigam.lk. Retrieved 30 August 2012.
^ "ITN glitters at the Raigam Tele'es again winning the highest number of Awards | Independent Television Network News". Itnnews.lk. Retrieved 30 August 2012.