# A Level (film)

A Level is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala Teen drama film directed by Rohan Perera and produced by Susara Dinal for Maharaja Entertainments. It stars Jayalath Manoratne, Chandani Seneviratne and Umali Thilakarathne in lead roles along with many newcomers in the teen crew. The music is composed by Suresh Maliyadde. The muhurath ceremony was held at the Savoy Theatre, Wallawatte. Despite the film receiving mixed critical acclaim, the film made a record box-office earning during its screening. It's the 1293rd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema.

## Plot

After getting through the O/L Examination with outstanding results, Anuththara with his friends eagerly look forward to experience their final years in school as seniors in the A/L class. They befriend Ahinsa and the other new girls who join their school. Ahinsa draws everyone's attention for her smartness as well as her cheerful yet mysterious behaviour. Her irregular school attendance and the rumours circulating about her, make the others suspect that there's a hidden story behind her cheerfulness.

## Cast

* Jayalath Manoratne as Uncle
* Chandani Seneviratne as Lady lawyer
* Umali Thilakarathne as Parami
* Thumindu Dodantenna as Nissanka
* Jayani Senanayake as Sylvia Fernando
* Meena Kumari as Anuththara's mother
* Chamila Peiris as School principal
* Dasun Nishan as Lawyer
* Jayaratne Galagedara as Principal
* Janvi Apsara as Sihini, Parami's daughter
* Sachira Wijesinghe as Anuththara
* Lahiruka Ekanayake as Ahinsa
* Kasun Madhusankha as Yomal
* Chamath Randeni as Ravindu
* Wathsala Shashimal as Ashan
* Niwarthana Dewage as Yahani
* Keshali Rajapakse as Suba
* Viraj Dhanusha as Kalpa

## Soundtrack

The 1st single of the soundtrack, Mathakayan by Nadeemal Perera, was released under the M Entertainment label on 24 November 2017. The 2nd song in the film was released on 14 December 2017. Lyrics of both tracks were penned by director Rohan Perera.

## Accolades

| Award | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
| 34th Sarasaviya Awards | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Umali Thilakarathne | Nominated |
| 34th Sarasaviya Awards | Best Lyricist | Rohan Perera | Nominated |
| 34th Sarasaviya Awards | Best Singer - Male | Nadeemal Perera | Nominated |
| 34th Sarasaviya Awards | Merit Award | Keshali Rajapaksha | Won |
| Hiru Golden Film Award | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Umali Thilakarathne | Won |
| Hiru Golden Film Award | Special Recognition Certificate | Lahiruka Ekanayaka | Won |
| Derana Film Awards 2018 | Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Umali Thilakarathne | Won |
| Derana Film Awards 2018 | Special Recognition Certificate | Lahiruka Ekanayaka | Won |
| Derana Film Awards 2018 | Special Recognition Certificate | Sachira Wijesinghe | Won |
| Presidential Film Awards 2019 for 2017 | Merit Award | Sachira Wijesinghe | Won |
| Presidential Film Awards 2019 for 2017 | Special Jury Award | Jayalath Manoratne | Won |
| Presidential Film Awards 2019 for 2017 | Best Playback Singer (Male) | Nadeemal Perera | Nominated |
| Presidential Film Awards 2019 for 2017 | Best Melody | Suresh Maliyadde - for 'Sagare Wage' | Nominated |
| Presidential Film Awards 2019 for 2017 | Best Music Direction | Suresh Maliyadde | Nominated |