“I haven’t seen this being done in Sinhala novels – because I haven’t read a lot of novels – but when reading this novel, you will see that each chapter is given to a particular character. If I look at the characters as the author, there could be instances where I am unable to say what is on a character’s mind,” he said, explaining that each chapter in the novel focuses on a specific character. “When bringing these characters to life, I wanted to do them justice.

Perera said that when he started writing the novel, he identified certain key characters. The soundtrack of the movie was also released at the event held last week. Justice Shiranee Tilakawardane was the chief guest, while a keynote address was delivered by Sri Jayewardenepura University Senior Lecturer Hansamala Ritigahapola.

The film trailer as well as novel were launched 8 March at the Mahaweli Centre, and was attended by the cast and crew of the movie as well as other well-known personalities from the film industry. Naomal Perera, who also released a novel based on the movie.

Continuing the story of the 1983 movie Dadayama, directed by Vasantha Obeysekera, is Dada Ima (End of the Hunt), a soon-to-be released movie written and directed by Dr.