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2017

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Aloko Udapadi is a Sinhalese epic historical film based on the story of King Valagamba of Anuradhapura (89 – 77 BCE).

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Uddika Premarathna

King Walagamba

Uddika Premarathna

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Dihani Ashokamala Ekanayake

Queen Anula

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Roshan Ravindra

Theeya

Roshan Ravindra

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Menaka Peiris

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