Announcement: "Manawadu Estate" YouTube Release and Partnership

SAT House Ltd (UK) is officially announcing the upcoming release of the feature film "Manawadu Estate." The project is scheduled for a digital premiere on YouTube at the end of March 2026.

Production and Creative Team

The film is directed by Sanjaya Dissanayake and produced by Ayesha Shiwanthi Randeni for SAT House Ltd (UK).

Manawadu Estate represents a technical shift in local cinema, as it is the first Sri Lankan feature movie to utilize a combination of found-footage and screenlife cinematography within the sci-fi thriller genre.

Strategic Partnership with Jayamini Films

We are pleased to announce that SAT House Ltd has reached an agreement with Jayamini Films Sri Lanka. Under this agreement, Jayamini Films will serve as the official social media promotional sponsor for the project.

Sanjaya Dissanayake acted as the official Sri Lankan representative in coordinating this partnership between the UK-based production house and the local film entity.

Distribution and Timeline

As part of our digital-first distribution strategy, the movie will be released directly to a global audience via YouTube.

• Current Status: Social media promotion is currently underway.

• Release Window: Expected late March 2026.

• Official Date: A fixed release date will be confirmed and published shortly.

About the Film's Style

The "Screenlife" format means the narrative is told through computer and smartphone screens, while the "Found-Footage" elements provide a documentary-style perspective. This dual-format approach was selected to suit the film’s sci-fi thriller themes and its digital release platform.