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What Are the Reasons Which Tempt Contemporary Sinhalese
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Samarathunga, E.
The aim of this research is to discover which tempt the women, whose first language is Sinhala, to which movies . The question is what would be the causes for the contemporary Sinhalese women to watch movies. Social media stands as one of the most influential factors out of them (Dissanayaka Wimal, 2009). Through this research, a certain idea can be gained whether these reasons differentiate according to the level, social strata, and age group of the females or whether causes remain unchanged despite all these factors. The aim is to discover if there are more driving forces behind this in order to conduct this research, twenty females age of 18- 25, 25-35, 35-55 are taken. In addition, “PATHTINI” film and “MAYA” film are utilized for this. Even though several surveys have been conducted regarding movie watching, the reasons and causes behind this action ware not focused. This research is to explore them. The method applied for this research quantitative data collection and analysis. The main aim is to discover the reasons, which tempt the contemporary Sinhalese women to watch movies.
A Comprehensive Study on Kuzanthai M. Shanmugalingam’s Plays of 1980-1990
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Rajakaruna, R.H.W.P.W.A.C.
The period of 1980-1990 is remembered as perhaps the most violent period in Sri Lanka’s history with the growing ethnic tension leading to a civil war with the LTTE against the Sri Lankan state. Due to the adverse situation faced by the Tamils during the war, their theatre was limited to the Northern Province and Mr Kuzanthai M. Shanmugalingam played a significant role in developing the Tamil theatre at this stage. Shanmugalingam has mainly focused on the influence of the outcomes of the ethnic conflict on both the civil population and terrorists. Most of Shanmugalingam’s plays are in fact restricted to the Jaffna region. Most of the critics who have done empirical research on the topic have also argued that the dramas of Shanmugalingam are the best guide for a researcher to attain a comprehensive idea of the Tamil theatre during the war. The present research is focused on how Shanmugalingam’s plays depict themental condition of the war-affected civilians in the war-torn areas. This study is based on three of his acclaimed dramas; ‘Man Sumanda Maniyar’, ‘Annei Ittaththi’, ‘Endeiyum Thayum’ which presents a clear picture on the Psychological effect of war on unarmed civilians who suffered from war. The analytical facts of this study are based on the primary data collected from interviews conducted with the experts on the subject and secondary data collected from various scholarly sources.
සමකාලීන සමාජයෙහි විශ්වවිද්‍යාලයීය මානව ශාස්ත්‍ර අධ්‍යයනයේ සංකල්පීය සහ නිර්මාණාත්මක ශක්‍යතා සහ භාවිතයේ ප්‍රතිරෝධතා
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Weerasinghe, T.
‘Eternal Love’, Illustrated in Shakespearian Dramas
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Dissanayake, D.M.W.
This paper will explore the theme of love in the dramas of Shakespeare through an examination of it in a comedy, Midsummer Night’s Dream and a tragedy, Antony and Cleopatra. The theme of love discussed here will be that between men and women, also referred to as heterosexual love. These include attraction, sex, possession, dispossession, aggression, separation, sorrow, and eternal sensitivity of love. Love emphasizes the light of the winners and darkness of the losers. Shakespeare illustrates the psychological states of those who sacrifice their lives because of a dispossession of the object of their love. Midsummer Night’s Dream explains the wonder and the gap between the love. It is my view that Midsummer Night’s Dream describes the incidents of relationships and powers rooted in the society. Antony-Cleopatra is one of the popular Shakespearean love dramas. The drama, Antony-Cleopatra becomes a tragedy, because of its content of the force possession of love by belonging to another to defeat the other, national power and sexuality. Though the lovers, Antony and Cleopatra both unluckily sacrifice their lives, their love becomes immortal. Here, I study about the eternality of Shakespeare’s dramas, which presents love successfully. The facts he presents about love are even valid for today. In my conclusion, I see the existence of Shakespeare’s concern of love even in the modern society.
The Singing Actor: The Birth of the Singing Actor in Sinhalese Theatre of Sri Lanka
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Wickramasinghe, W.A.D.I.P.
According to Leslie Bennett (2013), the singing actor must perform the structure laid out in the text, yet freely improvise within that structure making discoveries and impromptu decisions in order to tell the truth onstage. There have been many actors with the ability to sing in the history of Sinhala theatre of Sri Lanka, from the time of folk drama to contemporary theatre. It is a rare talent and only a handful of actors have been able to successfully bring this talent to their performances. The success of the performance varies depending on the ability to effectively combine acting, singing, and dancing. Although Singing Actors are sought after and are of great worth, there is hardly any academic research about them. With 15 years of practical experience in theatre, I was inspired to research on the singing actor, by focusing mainly on ‘Tharawo Igilethi’ and ‘Rathuhattakari’, two plays that I have performed in as a singing actor myself. Interviews with Dr. Jayalath Manorathne and Mr. Rodney Warnakula, former actors of these plays have added value to this research. The challenges faced, the techniques used in order to overcome them; and the pros and cons of a Singing Actor were identified through this research. In addition, it will contribute to the wider community of research by attempting to fill a research gap, as this subject area has not been researched in this manner before and I have been able to reach new grounds based on the facts and findings of this research. This dissertation is intended to produce a greater academic interest in the study of the 'singing actor'.
Was the Conflict Presented in The Drama ‘Yerma’ Influenced by Contemporary Spanish Society?
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Wanninayake, D.P.K.
Garcia Lorca was a Spanish dramatist who wrote many dramas based on the 1930’s social background. The drama “Yerma” which was written in 1933 highlights the agricultural background of Spain at the time and discloses the social background of the above period. There are three main characters in this drama. They are Yuwan, Yerma, and Victor. The conflict of the play arises from the Yuwan’s inability to give to his wife a baby. She can have a baby by marrying Victor without concerning her former husband. However, she was trapped by social values and she is so concerned about the dignity and purity of a woman. Yerma pressurized by this conflict. Due to that, Yerma at the end of the drama ending their dream to have a child killed Yuwan. Therefore, at the end, the lives of both Yerma and Yuwan were destroyed. Here, they have to face the conflict between the real value of human beings and social structure. I argue that social values have greatly influenced the characters of this drama. Finally, I conclude that the social values and social background of a particular country are always connected with the lives of people of that particular country.
An Investigation of Psychiatric Mythology of “Riddi Yagaya’s” Dramatic Scenes
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Jayaweera, K.G.D.H.
This paper investigates if Riddi Yagaya’s “Kapuyakkariya” and “Daru Nelawilla” includes psychiatric Methods of treatment/ -“Riddi Yagaya” is enacted “To wish in anticipated reprehension for her child-birth and to carry out the delivery properly, for protection for the baby or to help women to conceive” (Sarachchandra, 1968). Ratayakuma is performed for the childless women (Gamage, 2007). To give the mental satisfaction is the purpose of “Riddi Yagaya’s” dramatic scenes. Therefore, “Kapuyakkariya” and “Daru Nelawilla” are not drama opportunities implied only with brusque word with entertainment. Even though we cannot see the psychiatric aspect of diagnosis in this occasion at first glance, the diagnosis takes place within the content chats and activities included in the psychology of producing the ovum. In considering this, the main aim is to diagnose mental illnesses by dramatic scenes. In that situation, we want to consider the factors that become psychological diagnoses through light, costume, acting and color. In exploring this, all women got the psychological diagnosis by “Riddi Yagaya’s” dramatic scenes. For this study I have used secondary data, newspapers, the Internet, research books etc. My finding is that we can make psychological diagnoses through “Riddi Yagaya’s” birth stories and the combination of its poetry and chats.
Is it Fair to Cut-off 18+ Scenes Telecasted Through Sri Lankan Television Channels?
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Hettiarachchi, B.
Television is a public media. The structure of the television has been made with the ability to watch television without any differences of age. That means from a child to grown ups. Therefore, implementing rules and regulations for watching television is much harder and also an unfair thing. Somehow, I would like to submit a major problem as an observation when paying attention to Sri Lankan television channels. Sri Lankan channels cut off the relevant scenes of the programs including 18+ scenes. Actually, is this fair? I emphasis again the Television is a public media and It can be watched by any person from any age group. Concerning that, cutting off 18+ scenes seems to be fair. On the other side, it will be an obstacle for the taste of a person who passed the particular age. According to this, it is not necessary to come up with a fair solution with fair result for all the parties. Many television channels of countries all over the world had found various solutions for this matter, but Sri Lanka stays on the same primary stage, still cutting off the scenes. Each program, which telecasted through every channel of the country should be categorized into different age groups and identified by a particular sign, to which age group that particular program is suitable for. After that, that particular sign should be telecasted before that particular program and let the viewers know to which age group that program is suitable for. Through these observations, I am hoping to introduce a formal method of telecasting and to put an end to these primary methods of cutting off the scenes that are still in progress in the television industry of Sri Lanka.
Analysis of the Psychological Background of the Female Characters in Shakespearean Dramas (In Relation to Hamlet, Macbeth & Othello)
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Rajapaksha, R.H.R.
In Sigmund Freud’s Psychological Theory, he compares a human mind to a floating glacier. The upper part of the glacier is called the “Super ego” and the submerged part is termed the “Ego” While the part which cannot be seen to the naked eye is known as “ID”. In Psychology the bond between the mother and son is described by the use of the term Oedipus complex. This describes the sexual attraction of a son towards his mother; when a baby boy is born he is attracted to his mother by nature. He even dislikes the approach of his father towards his mother which can even develop in to a situation where he could even kill his own father. The Electra complex is the opposite of the Oedipus complex and explains the sexual attraction of a baby girl to her father. In discussing the psychological background of the female characters in the above-mentioned dramas, the characters of Gertrude, Ophelia, Macbeth, Desdemona, and Emilia are important. The character of Gertrude in “Hamlet” fluctuates between Prince Hamlet and king Claudius and she lives the memories of the dead king and king Claudius. But she faces a pathetic death at the end of the drama. The character of the Ophelia fluctuates between her father Polonius and her lover Prince Hamlet and faces a tragic death at the end. In the drama of Macbeth, lady Macbeth gives her fullest effort to make her husband the king whereas she too faces the pathetic destiny. At the beginning of the drama “Othello” Desdemona elopes with her lover Othello challenging her father Brabantio. Finally, Lago’s deceitful Atule and Emilia who is a servant at the beginning of the drama challenges domestic violence happens to be deal because of the same cause trap her.
A Study of Whether Extension Tubes Can Substitute for Macro Photography
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Wimalarathne, A.A.P.M.
In macro-photography, some object or being is captured with life size (1:1) magnification. By using a macro lens and full frame camera, an accurate and perfect macro photograph can be captured. However, photographers find macro lenses to be expensive and difficult to afford. This has led to amateur and professional photographers to move away from macro photography. Hence, this study was carried out to find whether the extension tube is a better alternative for taking macro photographs. To examine this, several macro photographs were captured using both the macro lens and an extension tube in under similar conditions. Then the quality of the captured photographs was compared and it was revealed that the photographs that were captured by using an extension tube has produced results that are identical to the photographs, which were captured using a macro, lens. However, there were some differences such as lesser light, lack of sharpness and color reproducing. When zoom lenses were with an extension tube to take macro photographs, such effects were visible more. There are a lot of advantages of using an extension tube for macro photography: saving money, ease of use, not requiring much training from a teacher, and the ability to be used with any kind of lens the photographer already has etc. This study suggests that photographers who are unable to afford the expensive price of macro lenses can substitute them with extension tubes. Amateurs can also use extension tubes to gain experience before using macro lenses.
The Social impact of the ‘Selfie-Photography’ Trend Among the University Undergraduates
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Lal, T.I.S.S.
“Selfie-photography” has become a popular trend in the current field of photography. “Selfie” is defined as a photograph that one takes of oneself, typically taken with a smartphone or webcam and shares via social media. The purpose of this study was to examine, whether the undergraduates of the University of Kelaniya display a preference toward the “selfie-photography” mode and whether the present social situation provides any contribution to it. This study involved randomly selected 20 undergraduates in the Faculty of Humanities. The data was collected through a questioner which covered basic information about how and why the undergraduates use “selfi-photography”. The results of the study demonstrate that there is a remarkable increase in the use of “selfie photography” mode among the university undergraduates. Also the results depict that, the art of selfi-photography is rapidly spreading among youth, with the effect of the development of modern technology. There is an overwhelming pressure in modern society which persuades every person to be a part of the technological world. The “selfie-photography” is an indicator of showing oneself as belonging to that particular technological world. Therefore, it can be concluded that, the university undergraduate’s ‘choice of “selfie-photography” as a modern way of taking photographs, is influenced by the current social trends.
The Sex Appeal by Current Music Videos in Sri Lanka
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Herath, H.M.S.N.
The music is an art of receding the mantel of audience. The ability of the music use popular culture therefore music videos are very popular among Sri Lankans. Some music videos, songs are produced without good meaning and without good visuals. Some artist use some sexual attractions for popular these videos. Therefore people are unable to get a good appreciation of music culture is some songs are very popular a short period and consume a short period. These music videos always present sex attraction in to the social problem. Because this thing is love problems, divorcee ceases, sexual intolerance, young mantel intolerance, family problems, subsided like this things and any other social problems. Because this olio and video media problem is communication problem and the Pearson who dictated to lessening songs and he is unable lensing classical music. When we confided bout that issues and I do an experiment to invasive the songs playing in buses. There some people who are in bus, cheek this song and they can understand other minds and they investigate it .to success this experiment first I conceded about primary souses use books. Secondly, use dialogs, dictation photographs and new music videos. This experiment uses to make accretive a creative video production and using large amount of money, making a creative and nice production. That experiment is the sex attraction by current hit Sinhala song music videos and social problem.
Tamil Dramaturgy and ‘Wadamodi Kuththu’
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Somasiri, R.D.T.N.
Tamil dramaturgy gets very little attention in Sri Lanka. One example of this is the fact that it is not included in University curricula. But more attention should be paid to this genre as being part of Sri Lankan dramaturgy. This dramaturgy is referred to as “wadamodi kuththu” in Tamil and is performed on the traditional stories familiar in Tamil literature such as the “Ramayanaya” and the “Mahabarathaya” and also about saints in Catholic stories. Wadamodi kuththu was performed for centuries in Sri Lanka’s north and eastern provinces, in districts such as Batticaloa, Ampara, Trincomalee, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Jaffna, and Mannar. From this we can see a curiosity among rural people in the performance of “wadamodi kuththu”. Generally, kuththu drama was developed close to Hindu kovils. This dramaturgy impacted heavily on the caste system. Jaffna upper class/caste people’s reject “wadamodi kuththu . But Batticaloa high and low caste people liked “wadamodi”. It too originated near Hindu temples. But we can identify a difference here. Jaffna Brahmin caste priests did not patronize wadamodi kuththu. But non brahmin priest and the ordinary priests patronize kuththu. High class people did not come to see “Natta kuththu”. However, high caste ladies and provincial women had a different auditorium. When selecting the stories for performance in “wadamodi dramas” has many differences as rural and non-rural. Special attention here is on “Tamil wadamodi drama because its growth and expansion in Sri Lanka is according to the caste system and to capitalist development. I think “wadamodi dramaturgy” should be included in university drama curriculum. If serious attention is not paid to this, Tamil dramaturgy in Sri Lanka will die out (chandrasekaram, 2005).
An Investigation on the Social Importance of the Entrance of Sooniyam Yakshaniya in Daha Ata Sanniya
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Uthpala, G.B.I.
This research paper focused on the importance of the entrance of Sooniyam Yakshaniya in Daha Ata Sanniya. “Daha Ata Sanniya is the ritual that is held for Sanni Yaka and other related Devils to avoid blemishes sustained from sanni yaka” (Kottegoda, 1989). Not only is Daha Ata Sanniya aesthetically pleasant, but it also depicts social values, particularly those of the low country. It deliberates on social and human problems. The purpose of this investigation is to determine whether it represents more social values in the arrival of the Sooniyam Yakshaniya than the other situations among the main three situations in Daha Ata Sanniya. My opinion is that it is not only merely a form of entertainment. The arrival of the Sooniyam Yakshaniya as a damsel, pregnant mother and a mother holding a baby, illustrates an important social value. Even though it was created in ancient society, it is applicable to current society. Here social problems and infirmities are discussed with relish. The social value is expressed by attempting to give a conception of political problems; infirmities accepted by society, women in politics, the nature of girls when it comes to acceptance and belief, and human relations. The arrival of the Sooniyam Yakshniya helps to correct the current understanding of it by understanding the infirmities individually.
Use of Sexuality and Barbarity in Contemporary Television Series with Special Reference to ‘Game of Thrones’ & ‘Dexter’
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Fernando, D.C.V.
In the contemporary world, the genre of the Television Series has become one of the most popular forms of art. Scenes with sexuality and the barbarity are frequently used in TV series. Sexuality is a cultural response to biological needs. Different types of sexual activities can be found in TV shows like sadism, machoism, voyeurism etc. Extreme cruelty and uncivilized behavior are called as barbarity, which is used by western world to make a distinction between them and primitive cultures. Barbarity and violence go hand in hand, which is very common in TV shows. Sexuality and barbarity seem to have a cross-cultural appeal, a fact crucially exploited by the capitalist entertainment industry. This research explores the use of sexuality and barbarity in the popular TV series from a psychological and postmodern perspective. In this study my main focus is with HBO’s “Game of Thrones” & Showtime’s “Dexter” as these two are based on two different societies and meanwhile they have reached top ratings as well. The study is based on postmodern theory on art, psychological references and television statistics. The visuals of sexuality and barbarity have enough force to satisfy and fulfill the hidden uncivilized desires and sexual dreams of civilized men through awaking them. Thus, main objective of my study is to discover the way sex and barbarity are portrayed in contemporary TV series and to examine whether they are used as a tool to hold the popularity of the show.
A Study Based on The Relationship Between a Stage Drama Actor and Yoga Exercises
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Kulasuriya, K.W.K.P.
The purpose of this study to examine the importance of Yoga exercises for a stage drama actor. The main objective of yoga exercising is to gain physical and mental fitness. “Acting is the process of wondering the emotions and intelligence of the audience using the voice and the body of actor” (Polgampola, 2014). From various exercising patterns in yoga, the body can gain the appropriate physical and mental fitness. There are more than 84,000 Yoga Sana in yoga exercises. The person, who is practicing the yoga postures, aims the mind. Therefore, the neurons stimulate the brain and then the person behaves according to the brain. The person who practices yoga postures also practices “Om”, from that; actor can achieve the universal energy. Then the energy of life increases and it spreads throughout the body. (Kurland, 1972). The person who does yoga moves his bones and joints flexibly. Therefore, the nervous system and the circulatory system can be kept in an optimum level. From this, the actor can successfully present his acting. Hence, yoga is vital for actors as the actors can present their acting effectively. It is important to concentrate on the stability of the mind of the actor. Physical fitness acts according to the mental stability of the actor. An actor can practice this by engaging in yoga exercises. Therefore proper practicing of yoga exercises in essential for acting. Newspapers and reference books were adopted for this abstract.
Resonances of an Enduring Lament: The ‘Trojan Women’ as a War Play
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Abeysekara, C.J.
War creates problems that are common to people across space and time. One such is the breakup of the family unit. The Greeks fought the Trojan War in prehistoric times upon which is based the play “Trojan Women” authored by Euripides. It is important to search the relevance of this Greek play written in 415 BCE, and the society in which it was produced to the Sri Lankan society of the 21st century in the point of view of the producer and director of the Sinhala drama. What common factors did they see between these two societies to open a discussion of an ancient war of the western world? This question arose with the experience of being part of the production of this play at a university level. Here I’m going to do this study by using the both primary and secondary sources. I hope to discuss this production as a Sri Lankan drama and its relation to my central topic. I hope to discuss and develop the central topic with the guidance of the play’s producer, senior lecturer Mr. Priyankara Rathnayake, of the of Drama, theatre and image arts unit of the University of Kelaniya and discussions with the actors, costume designers, makeup artists and music directors, all whom were students of the university.
The Challengers that Obstruct the Popularity of Street Drama in Sri Lanka
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Jayasundara, K.H.J.S.K.
The aim of the study is to investigate the causes of the lack of popularity of Street Drama in the modern day. The purpose of this study is to focus on how street drama, which was popular in 1970, are not as popular today, and what social and political reasons are responsible for this. In many countries such as Spain, England, German, Netherlands, Sweden, Cuba, Russia, India, Vietnam, China and Bangladesh street drama grew as a protest against violence in war, unemployment, poverty and other similar social issues this is provided in investigating the creation of Gamini Haththotuwegama (29 November 1939 – 30 October 2009). In India the well-known street dramatist, has him was gunned down during a performance on the street. Haththotuwegama’s immense contribution to the street theatre is well acknowledged. More historical than the wayside and street theatre movement which was launched in 1974; it includes directing, acting research adapting critics and much more. Deservedly, then he known now as the father of Sri Lankan street theatre involved his long non-showering sessions prior performance, as he believed it would affect his voice. “The Sri Lankan street theatre today is not all dead. There some raising awareness programs were adopting street theatre for effective communication”. The methodology followed as been as follows; reading books, articles discussion, etc.
Women to Watch Movies?
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Buddhika, S.
All people can look at a picture, but not all of them can read the picture. Photography is a type of language. It can tell many things. In every artwork, there is a hidden purpose, but not everyone can read it because we need literacy to read a language. Without it we can’t get the full taste of that. If we have the literacy to read images in photography then we can look at the picture in different ways, and when we look at the picture,we engage in a series of complex readings. In such a reading, a series of problematic, ambiguous, and often contradictory meanings and relationships between the reader and the photograph will emerge. According to Bruno Barbey “Photography is the only language that can be understood anywhere in the world. “ Ansell Adams said that “you don’t make a photograph just with the camera, you bring to the act of photograph all the pictures you have seen the books you have read, the music you have heard the people you have loved”. According to Adams, the cameraman takes the best picture not just using his camera, so we want literacy to understand what the artist says. Without that artistic reading, it will be just a beautiful snapshot. Therefore, viewers of photography need to be literate in the language of photography to read it and get the best taste and feeling about it.
Is Creating “Vidu” after “Aksharaya” an Ideological Displacement of Asoka Handagama?
(Drama & Theatre and Image Arts Unit, Department of Fine Arts, University of Kelaniya, Sri Lanka, 2016) Kumara, M.U.
Asoka Handagama is a leading figure of the third generation of Sri Lankan cinema. He made the film "Aksharaya" in 2005, but, unfortunately, was banned. After that, he made "Vidu" in 2010. These two films are very important in Asoka Handagama’s cinematic oeuvre. This research places special emphasis on the political perspective in examining whether creating "Vidu" after "Aksharaya" an ideological displacement of Asoka Handagama. It is important to review the ideological base for the work and the ideology put forward by a work when discussing the relationship between literature, arts, and ideology. In the final analysis, the research is identifies how the prevailing contemporary ideology accords with them. Arts and the history of the literature is depicts the social thought of a certain period. Reviewing the complex situation of how the ideological displacement of an artist impact society is the focus of this research. The study explains the contemporary capitalistic system along this theme. This study uses the text of the, "Aksharaya" and "Vidu" films, an interview with the director, a book on the artistic usage of Asoka Handagama with a set of an article and some books on Marxists theories as sources for the research.