THE STORY OF ADHIRAN MOVIE
June
2024
First pooja for adhiran film
The journey of Adhiran began with a sacred Poojai ceremony on 1st June 2024 at Manikka Vinayagar Kovil, Colombo 4, seeking divine blessings for a smooth and successful production. A second Poojai was held on 26th June 2024 at Maskeliya Kovil, marking the spiritual start of the filming process
Jun 23
2024
shoots starts at maskeliya
26 days of shooting
Following the second Poojai, the filming of Adhiran officially commenced in the scenic upcountry regions. The team captured 23 consecutive days of footage across Maskeliya, Hatton, Nallathanni, Gate More, Upcot – Swamimalai, Mausakalai, Watawala, and Norwood, followed by an additional 3 days of shooting in Colombo, bringing the story to life with dedication and hard work
June
2024
Post-Production @ jaffna
08 Months of post production
tamil + sinhala language
After completing the shoot, the Adhiran team moved to Jaffna to begin the full post-production process.
Here, the film went through music composition, background scoring, sound effects, dubbing, editing, video VFX, color grading, and 5.1 surround mixing, along with several other essential post-production activities that shaped the final cinematic experience
Sep 11
2024
first look release
During the post-production phase in Jaffna, the team unveiled the First Look of Adhiran on September 11, 2024. This reveal created strong anticipation among audiences, giving the public their very first glimpse of the film’s tone, characters, and visual style while post-production work continued in full swing
mar 24
2025
official trailer release
award ceremony
After completing the shoot, the Adhiran team moved to Jaffna to begin the full post-production process.
Here, the film went through music composition, background scoring, sound effects, dubbing, editing, video VFX, color grading, and 5.1 surround mixing, along with several other essential post-production activities that shaped the final cinematic experience
OCT 04
2025
Exclusive Screening @ Paris - France
After the trailer launch, Adhiran went through a special producer preview followed by an official screening for the censor board. With all approvals completed, the film received its first-ever international screening in Paris, France, on 4th October 2025 at Cinema Megarama Villeneuve at 4:30 PM. This marked a proud milestone for Adrian Productions, bringing the film to a global audience for the very first time
oct 18
2025
OSLO - NORWAY SCREENING
WITH MEET WITH ACTOR SATHIS
Adhiran had its special international showcase in Oslo, Norway on 18th October 2025.
Actor Sathis joined the event, meeting fans, taking photos, and celebrating the film’s growing global reach alongside the audience
OCT 31
2025
Exclusive Screening @ denmark
The film continued its European journey with a screening at Hornslet Kombi Bio, Denmark, on 31st October 2025 at 9:45 PM.
This event marked another proud milestone for Adhiran, bringing the film to yet another international audience and receiving warm appreciation
nov 22
2025
grand premiere @ pvr
WITH sri lankan super star
ranjan ramanayaka watched with us
Following its international screenings, Adhiran celebrated its spectacular Grand Premiere on 22nd November 2025 at PVR, One Galle Face. The event drew an extraordinary crowd, making it one of the biggest celebrations in Sri Lankan cinema.
This historic premiere marked the first time a film was released simultaneously in both Tamil and Sinhala languages, showcasing the unity and diversity of Sri Lanka’s film industry.
The project was proudly created with 100% Sri Lankan technicians and artists — including actors, actresses, and supporting cast from both the Sri Lankan Tamil and Sinhala film industries.
The night was graced by Mr. Ranjan Ramanayake, Sri Lankan Superstar, along with numerous VIPs, media channels, YouTubers, influencers, and film enthusiasts.
Due to the massive number of invited guests and fans, the premiere was screened simultaneously in two halls at PVR to accommodate the overwhelming turnout.
This unforgettable evening celebrated not only the film, but also the power and growth of Sri Lankan cinema
