Father of Independence: DS Nidhasa Piya (2018)

This biographical drama presents major events in the life of D. S. Senanayake, the father of the Nation. Dedicated to the concept of nonviolent resistance, D. S. Senanayake is initially dismissed by English officials, but eventually he and his cause move Sri Lanka towards independence. The non-chronological narrative explores D. S. Senanayake's personal and political life, touching on his childhood, youth, adult life and political triumphs, specially his struggle to gain independence for Sri Lanka from Great Britain.