Sidu (TV series)

Sidu also known as Malee 3 [1] is a 2016 Sri Lankan long-running teledrama and is the third installment in the Malee TV series which aires in 2011–12 [2] broadcast on TV Derana. It is a sequel to the 2013 teledrama Aththamma (Malee 2) and follows the story of Malee's son, Sidu who is abducted by his mother's former foes, and the boy's friendship with a young Buddhist monk.[3] Sidu is written by Saman Edirimunee and directed by Thilina Boralessa.[4] This drama began aired from 8 August 2016.

Sidu (Malee 3)
GenreAdventure
Created byThilina Boralessa
Based on
  • Malee
  • Aththamma (Malee 2)
Directed byThilina Boralessa
Pradeep Manawadu
StarringNethma Aakashmita
Kaveesh Vihanga
W. Jayasiri
Voices ofYashodha Priyadarshini
Kaveesh Induwara
Umali Thilakarathne
Sithija Theekshana
Nivani Deedunusri
Rusiru Induwara
Sithmini Sulakkana
Opening themeHandata Yanna (2021-present)
Randuwak Kale Na (2016-2021)
Country of originSri Lanka
Original languageSinhala
No. of episodes1360
Production
Executive producerJanaka Siriwardhana
Running time20 minutes
Release
Original networkTV Derana
Original release8 August 2016 (2016-08-08) –
present
Chronology
Preceded byAththamma (Malee 2)

Plot

Sidu who inherits wizarding powers, returns to Sri Lanka from England with his father, Nirmal for a brief visit while his mother, Malee and elder sister, Theruni are in England.[5] Malee's former foe and witchcraft practicing uncle, Ukkuwa who is a ghost now, uses this opportunity to steal a treasure by using Sidu's power. He abducts Sidu with his son, Nandipala with the help of Reggie, who is Nirmal's driver. Ukkuwa erases the boy's memory and hides in a rural village. Nandipala changes his identity as Sumanasiri and works as an estate worker in a rich gem business of the village under the Ukkuwa's advice. Then, Nandipala pretends the boy is his cousin-child named Malitha. Unaware of what happened to him, Sidu befriends with a little Buddhist monk of the village temple, Soratha Thero.

Malee and Theruni return to Sri Lanka to search Sidu. A gem businessman, Manchanayake tries to locate an ancient treasure hidden beneath the village which belongs to Sidu. Manchanayake's daughter, Hiruni suffers from a rare skin disease and Sidu cures her. Manchanayake finds Sidu's drawing related to the ancient treasure and decides to use Sidu to find it.

After the Reggie's confession, Sidu's family find out Sidu and moves to live in village as Sidu's wish. Nandipala tries to find the treasure to using Sidu. Soon, Sidu learns that the treasure belongs to him and finds the treasure, using his powers. He uses his power to help people. Meanwhile, Rohita tries to take away his son, Subodha Thero from temple to save his property. He seeks help from Nandipala for it when Subodha Thero's sister, Tharumini and her mother, Sumitra visit Rohita's father, Dissanayake as servants. Soon, Sumitra reveals her true identity and Dissanayake accepts them.

In this time, A witchcraft practised woman, Deepa comes to Sidu's village. She learns about Sidu's magic and tries to destroy his powers. But, it fails when Head Monk and Rahula Monk save Sidu. Enraged, Deepa puts Rahula Monk's life in danger. But, Head Monk learns about Deepa's power and destroys her plan. After that, Deepa fails again and loses her powers. Then, Rahula Thero recovers and returns to the temple.

One Day, Soratha Thero learns that Subodha Thero is Rohitha's son. Soratha Thero shocks and goes missing, shocking everyone. A guest hunter, Sisira finds unconscious Thero, who resembles his late son. He keeps Thero in his cave. Eventually, Sidu finds Thero with Sisira and brings them to temple.

Meanwhile, Ranga and Gayani's marriage is fixed by Dilum. Ranga forces Dilum to marry Theruni. Ranga-Gayani and Dilum-Theruni get married. After that, Sidu leaves the country. Dingiri's soul comes to meet Theruni as Poorna. Theruni practices ayurvedic from her.

Cast

Main Cast
  • Nethma Aakashmitha as Sidu Bandara / Malitha (2016–2021)
  • Kaveesh Vihanga as Soratha Thero [6] (2016–present)
  • W. Jayasiri as Head Monk (2016–present)
  • Abhiman Praveen as Subhodha Thero (2018–present)
  • Indika Madurage as Rahula Monk (2017–present)

Supporting Cast
  • Sena Gunawardena as Heen Baba (2016–present)
  • Shashika Peiris as Muthu (2018–present)
  • Maneesha Chanchala as Theruni Bandara (2016–present)
  • Yash Mihiran as Dilum Kulathunga (2016–present)
  • Shyran Silva as Sumangala Thero (2018–present)
  • Sanyumi Nimnadi as Tharumini Dissanayaka aka Gungi (2018–present)
  • Virajini Lenora as Sumitra Dissanayaka (2018–present)
  • Jayantha Muthuthanthri as Nandipala / Sumanasiri (2016–present)
  • Sudarshana Bandara as Rohitha Dissanayaka (2018–present)
  • Harshi Anjumala as Gayani – Ranga's wife who loved Dilum earlier (2016–present)
  • Jehan Srikanath as Ranga (2016–present)
  • Laal Sarath Kumara as Principal Kulatunga (2016–present)
  • Pavithra Wicramasinghe as Lalani Kulatunga (2016–present)
  • Pradeep Manawadu as Dara Pan (2016–present)
  • Buddhi Randeniya as Anoja (2017–present)
  • Wasanthi Ranwala as Kumari Dissanayaka (2018–present)
  • Janak Premalal as Mr.Dissanayaka (2018–present)
  • Anoma Pathirana as Mrs. Dissanayaka (2018–present)
  • Amanda Jayarathne as Rukshi (2020–present)
  • Isuru Lankathilaka as Dushen (2020–present)
  • Charith Senanayake as Subhash Ranasinghe (2020–present)
  • Dilini Lakmali as Poorna (2021–present)
  • Kokila Pawan as Mawathe / Tikira (2021–present)

Former Cast
  • Samadhi Arunachaya as Malee Bandara (2016–2018)
  • Sanketh Wickramage as Nirmal Bandara (2016)
  • Gamini Hettiarachchi as Navaratne Bandara (2016–2019)
  • Kumara Thirimadura as Sisira Bandara (2020)
  • Milinda Madugalle as Asanga (2016)
  • Imeshan Nelligahawatta as Heshan (2016)
  • Nirukshan Ekanayaka as Pasan (2016)
  • Sarath Chandrasiri as Ukkuwa (2016)
  • Dhanushka Iroshini as Deepa Maniyo (2019–2020)
  • Nadeesha Alahapperuma as Himali (2019–2020)
  • Lakshan Wattuhewa as Jayampati (2019–2020)
  • Vijaya Kangara as Muthugala (2016–2019)
  • Nadeeshani Peliarachchi as IP Dulani Jayarathna aka Nilanthi / Rupika (2017–2018)
  • Roshan Pilapitiya as Thilak Manchanayaka (2016–2018)
  • Roshana Ondatji as Thamali Manchanayaka (2016–2018)
  • Elisha Muzayana as Hiruni Manchanayaka (2016–2018)
  • Kavindiya Dulshani as Anjana (2017–2019)
  • Samantha Kumara Gamage as Reggie (2016–2020)
  • Princy Fernando as Siri Achchi (2016)
  • Michelle Dilhara as Daylight fairy angel (cameo) (2018)
  • Tashin Madhuka as Chutte (2016-2020)
  • Jeewanthi Perera as Kanthi (2018–2020)
  • Nigel Ranasinghe as Chankya (2020–2021)

Critical response

Sidu teledrama became popular within a short time and the creator TV Derana claims that Sidu became the top-rated teledrama in Sri Lanka in 2016.[7] But critics criticized the teledrama for excessively lengthy storylines and the use of Buddhist monastery in drama.[8][9]

Soundtrack
No.TitleSinger(s)Length
1."Randuwak Une Ne"Yashodha Priyadarshani, Kaveesh Induwara03:04
2."Handata Yanna"Sithija Theekshana, Niwani Dedunusri, Rusiru Induwara, Sithumini Sulakkana03:05
3."Hithata Aswesillak"Umali Thilakarathne04:05
Total length:10:14

See also

References
  1. deranaTV, "Sidu", DeranaTV, 2016-08-01. Retrieved 2016-12-09.
  2. නිදුක් මධුෂික, "'මලී' හා 'අත්තම්මාට' පසුව එන මලී 03 'සිඳු'", Lankadeepa, 2016-08-12. Retrieved 2016-08-09.
  3. Sunday times, "tale of struggle to power", Sunday times, 2016-08-21. Retrieved 2016-12-10.
  4. author, "සරණ සමඟ‍ පොඩි හාමුදුරුවන් හමුවෙමු", Silumina, 2016-08-28. Retrieved 2016-12-09.
  5. TV derana, "Sidu Episode 1", TV derana, 2016-08-08. Retrieved 2016-12-09.
  6. දිනේෂ් විතන, "article_name", publisher, publication_date. Retrieved retrieved_date.
  7. derana, "sidu no.1", "Derana", .2016-12-31. Retrieved 2017-01-16.
  8. උපාලි සමරසිංහ, "රෝමය ගිනි ගනී: වීණා වයමුද?", Silumina, 2016-11-20. Retrieved 2016-12-09.
  9. Lakbima, "Sidu is a dishonour", 2017-01-14. Retrieved 2017-01-17.
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