My සිම්බා (2026)

In a groundbreaking moment for Sri Lankan cinema, *My Simba* (2026) brings the untamed beauty of the wild to the big screen. Directed and penned by Janardhanan Krishnamoorthy (JK), this heartfelt Sinhala forest adventure marks the nation’s first feature film to star a living, breathing lion. The story follows an innocent villager and his young son, who unknowingly rescue a lost lion cub and raise it as one of their own. As the cub matures into a powerful predator, long-buried secrets surface, forcing the family to confront danger and sacrifice in a poignant tale of love, bravery, and nature’s irresistible pull. Arriving in theaters on July 17, 2026, the film boasts a stellar cast including Kalana Gunasekara, Roshan Ranawana, Nayomi Thakshila, Suraj Mapa, Rajitha Hiran, and Meenuka Premarathna.