Nadagamkarayo
Nadagamkarayo (), is a 2021 Sri Lankan comedy-drama television series broadcast on Swarnavahini TV. It is directed by Jayaprakash Sivagurunathan, produced by Chamara Samarawickrama and written by Saddha Mangala Sooriyabandara. It airs every weekday from 9:30 pm to 10:00 pm onwards. The series started on 18 January 2021. It has received positive reviews from critics, with praise for the screenplay and performances, and is one of the most popular teledramas in Sri Lanka. Summary. Saraa and his rowdy gang join the village drama team despite their arrogant attitudes, and the rest of the villagers get annoyed especially Kukula Merchant  and Mr. Secretary when the headmaster and Loku Hamuduruwo start to defend their unacceptable behavior. Reception. The series stars Sajitha Anuththara Anthony and Senali Fonseka in lead roles with an ensemble cast of Sangeeth Prabhu, Kokila Pawan, Prasannajith Abesuriya, Rahal Bulathsinhala, and Giriraj Kaushalya. The series has received acclaim from critics and audiences alike, and all the telecast episodes were trending on YouTube, setting a record in Sri Lankan teledrama history. At the 2021 Sumathi Awards, the teledrama received awards for Popular Actor (Sajitha) and Popular Actress (Senali). Upon release, It has received acclaim from critics and audiences alike, with  particular praise for the screenplay and performances of the cast. It is one of the most-watched and successful teledramas in Sri Lanka. In February 2021, the drama team announced that that lead cast, Sajitha Anuththara, Sangeeth Prabhu and Kokila Pawan, had been infected with COVID-19. As a result, the serial has suspended shooting for a brief period. Actor Ruwan Perera received death threats in July 2021 after the show depicted Sara (Sajitha Anthony) being hospitalized after being hit by Kekulandara (Perera) with a machete was broadcast. Sajitha Anthony, who plays Sara, has released a video on social media saying  that do not overly sensitive to the serial and its characters in reality.