A father's worst nightmare goes viral — and Sri Lankan TV finally gets uncomfortably real.
Season 1 • Episode 36
LatestPithru is a Sinhala television drama directed by Ananda Abeynayake that explores the emotional bond between a father and his daughter while addressing contemporary social issues. The series unfolds around a disturbing cybercrime incident, highlighting the vulnerabilities faced by young women and the challenges families confront in protecting their loved ones in the digital age.
Acting
Umali Thilakarathna's father-daughter chemistry devastates.
Direction
Abeynayake turns domestic spaces into pressure cookers.
Writing
Cybercrime treated with uncomfortable procedural authenticity.
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
First mainstream Sinhala drama to center cybercrime against women, sparking national conversations about digital safety legislation.
The viral video plot was rewritten after a real 2021 Sri Lankan case; actress Thilakarathna met with actual victims' families for research.
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