Kolomba Sanniya (1976): cast, story & where to watch
1976 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1976, Kolomba Sanniya is a comedy film directed by Manik Sandrasagara.
What it’s about. Kolomba Sanniya (Colombo Mania) is a 1976 Sinhalese language comedy film directed by Manik Sandrasagara that follows the lives of middle and upper-class people in rural and urban Sri Lanka. The film stars Geetha Kumarasinghe, Joe Abeywickrema and Denewake Hamine are notable for containing the first depiction of best comedy in a Sinhala film.
Who’s in it. Kolomba Sanniya stars Joe Abeywickrama as Andare, Eddie Jayamanne as Jakolis, Denavaka Hamine as Andare's Elder Sister and Geetha Kumarasinghe as Andare's Daughter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Kolomba Sanniya has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Kolomba Sanniya page.
If you liked it. Fans of Kolomba Sanniya tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Kolomba Sanniya (1976)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Kolomba Sanniya change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Kolomba Sanniya worth watching?
- Kolomba Sanniya holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Kolomba Sanniya?
- Kolomba Sanniya stars Joe Abeywickrama, Eddie Jayamanne, Denavaka Hamine, Geetha Kumarasinghe and Freddie Silva.
- When was Kolomba Sanniya released?
- Kolomba Sanniya was released in 1976.