Nelum Kuluna : The Sinhala Film making history with Global Remakes
Sri Lankan film Tentigo (Nelum Kuluna) has made history as the first Sri Lankan movie to be remade in multiple languages. The critically acclaimed 2023 Sinhala-language comedy-drama was directed by Sri Lankan filmmaker Ilango Ram, who also helmed its first official remake in Tamil as Perusu and in Telugu as Pedha.
The Kannada and Malayalam dubbed versions have also been completed in collaboration with South Indian production house Stone Bench Films.
Both the original Sinhala film and its Tamil remake are now playing in theaters.A Hindi remake is in development with a renowned North Indian studio, while European adaptations in Spanish, Italian, French, and Belgian languages are also underway. A U.S. remake is set to be produced by a well-known Korean company. Tentigo has earned international recognition, winning the Special Jury Award at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival and representing Sri Lanka at global festivals, including the Sao Paulo International Film Festival in Brazil, AFRIFF African Film Festival in Nigeria, Glasgow Film Festival in the UK, Fribourg International Film Festival in Switzerland, and Eikhoigi International Film Festival in India.
With Ilango Ram leading both the original and its first remake, Tentigo has set a milestone for Sri Lankan cinema, showcasing its potential to reach global audiences through multiple adaptations.
