Udayakantha Warnasuriya's 25th film 'Ginimal Pokuru' is scheduled to start screening from November 3. The film based on an adult theme features ChulakshiRanathunga, IsuruLokuhettiarachchi, Ananda Kumara Unnahe, CharithAbeysinghe and newcomer DilrufaHanaz in the main roles.

Udayakantha is a creative artist, author and filmmaker who has the capability of endowing a touch of '70s decade cinema' to his films. He can make shows to the gallery and also make films to win accolades. His film 'RajyaSevayaPinisai' won 10 awards at the Presidential Award Ceremony 2000 including best screenplay and best direction.

Gini AviSaha Gini Keli, Rosa Wasanthe and YakadaPihatu being box office hits were three films he made with contrasting themes.

Many of Udayakantha's films revolve around stories on discrimination against women in society and 'GinimalPokuru' too has a similar theme.

During his busy schedule on publicity arrangements for his newest film, Udayakantha had a conversation with the Daily News T&C.

Q. Writing a story, screenplay and also directing a film on that story is a hefty task. How did you gather this momentum?

A. From schooling days I used to write and also draw pictures. I wrote a novel called 'Yatagiyawa' even before indulging in a creative drawing. Then I had an urge to write screenplays. I...