Super Six is based a group of friends who live in an enclosed apartment, crazy about nothing but cricket, thinking of playing in a six-a-side tournament. They do many things to keep their team as the best ever six-a-side team, but the mischievous behavior of each and every one causes problems within the team. After the joining of the rival team captain, Jude, the story takes an unexpected twist. The lives of these mischievous youth with micro-politics and their fantasies are the main theme.
Acting
Mahendra Perera's Madaya steals every scene with unhinged uncle energy.
Writing
Micro-politics of six dudes in one flat: surprisingly sharp.
Director
Udara Palliyaguruge
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Six-a-side cricket tournaments are massive in Sri Lankan suburb culture; this film captures that very specific male-bonding ritual.
Director Udara Palliyaguruge was primarily known for television before this; the apartment setting lets him use cramped, lived-in spaces like a sitcom set.
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