Anjalika
Anjalika is a 2006 Sinhala romance film written by mahesh Rathsara and directed by Channa Perera. The film features Channa Perera, Pooja and Anarkali in the leading roles while Rex Kodipilli, Narada Bakmeewewa, Maureen Charuni and Sanath Gunathilake also play key supporting roles. Produced by Malith Palliyaguruge, the film had music scored by Rohana Weerasinghe. It released in June 2006 to good reviews and good box office collections.
The film opened to good reviews with Chamitha Kuruppu of the Sunday Observer online was very complimentary towards Pooja ...All the credit goes to pretty Pooja Umashankar from India who portrays the title character Anjalika. The film will no doubt be a commercial hit, thanks to Poojas brilliant acting, superb dancing skills and of course her gorgeous looks. Young Poojas performance as mischievous Anjalika living a carefree life hanging around with children in a village, deserves all the praise. Anjalika will definitely be a commercial hit, thanks to lovely Pooja, breathtaking sceneries and Rohana Weerasinghes brilliant music. There is no doubt that Sri Lankan film lovers will welcome Pooja with warm hearts and adore her performance. In simple words, Pooja has stolen the limelight. Applause to you Channa for your sweet and worthy introduction to the Sinhala cinema.... Anjalika was a huge Box Office hit in Sri Lanka and Pooja Umashankar got many offers in Sinhala films after her debut in this Sri Lankan Film.
Source: Wikipedia
