Popular actor Kamal Addaraarachchi will play the role of JVP founder Rohana Wijeweera in a new movie.

The movie will be directed by Anuruddha Jayasinghe. The shooting of the film will commence on January 17 and will take place in Ranminithenna, Haldummulla, Ulapane and other locations.

Wijeweera founded the JVP in 1965. He was known for his commitment, organizational skills and oratory skills.

He was captured by the security forces in 1989 during the second insurrection by the JVP and was killed under unclear circumstances.