One Shot (2005 film)

One Shot වන් ෂොට්
Directed by	Ranjan Ramanayake
Written by	Ranjan Ramanayake
Produced by	EAP Films
Starring	Ranjan Ramanayake Anarkali Akarsha Wilson Karunaratne
Cinematography	Jayantha Gunawardena
Edited by	Ravindra Guruge
Music by	Somapala Rathnayake
Distributed by	EAP Theatres
Release date	19 May 2005 (2005-05-19)
Country	Sri Lanka
Language	Sinhala
Budget	9 Million LKR
Box office	9 SL Crores

One Shot (Sinhala: වන් ෂොට්) is a 2005 Sri Lankan Sinhala action film and a remake of the Tamil super hit film Baashha. It was directed by Ranjan Ramanayake and produced by Soma Edirisinghe for EAP Films. The film stars Ramanayake and Anarkali Akarsha in lead roles, alongside with Wilson Karunaratne and Rex Kodippili. The music was composed by Somapala Rathnayake.[1][2][3] A sequel, Ranja - One Shot One 2, was released in 2014.[4] It is the 1051st Sri Lankan film in the Sinhalese cinema.[5] The film was also screened in India.[6]

Overview

One Shot utilizes anamorphic lenses and features a Digital Theater System sound. The plot centers around the character "One Shot", who fights against injustice and corrupt politicians.

Cast

• Ranjan Ramanayake as Vijaya aka 'One Shot'
• Wilson Karunaratne as Minister Walisundara
• Anarkali Akarsha as Sherry
• Anton Jude as Johnny
• Rex Kodippili as Cabinet minister Sallala Arachchi
• Kanchana Mendis as Vishaka
• Manike Attanayake as Rani
• Sriyani Amarasena as Vijaya's aunt
• Tyrone Michael as Dharme
• Ajith Lokuge as Somey
• Sandun Wijesiri as Vijaya's uncle
• Ariyasena Gamage as Regional minister
• Sunil Perera as Pushpakumara
• Ranjith Perera as Principle
• Susantha Chandramali as School Teacher
• Buddhika Rambukwella as Anandan
• Vasana Danthanarayana as Mohammad's Wife Nirmala
• Himali Siriwardena as Vijaya's dancer friend
• Kalum Wijesooriya as Inspector Mohammad
• Rajitha Hiran as Pushpakumara's secretary
• Anoja Weerasinghe as Ranjani
• Janesh Silva as Bowser
• Upali Keerthisena as Sathyapala
• D.B. Gangodathenna as Doctor Kallepotha
• Ravindra Randeniya as Police DIG
• Ignatius Gunaratne as Wijeratne
• Nilanthi Dias as Sherry's friend
• Srinath Maddumage as Wickie
• Sarath Chandrasiri as Poisoning waiter
• Don Guy as Horse Inspector
• Jeevan Handunnetti as Wedding officiator
• Nanda Wickramage as Buddhist monk
• Anusha Damayanthi in cameo appearance
• Sahan Ranwala as Inspector Ajaya, Vijaya's brother
• Chathura Perera as Toddy maker

References

1. "One Shot One". The Island. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
2. "Ranjan's 'One Shot' Action Condemned". The Sunday Leader. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
3. "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
4. "Ranja". Sandeshaya. Archived from the original on 28 April 2016. Retrieved 3 May 2016.
5. "Sri Lanka Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 3 October 2016.
6. "'One Shot' hit in India". Sunday Times. Retrieved 4 December 2019.