Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Tragedy and Separation
The SP's murder by Mervyn forces Vijaya and Naatha to flee, leading to their separation and Wilson's exploitative guardianship.
Key Events
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SP Arrests Criminal — SP Jayasinghe arrests Mervyn, setting the initial conflict in motion. Characters: Vijaya
Location: Police Station
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Chains Gifted to Sons — The SP gifts identical chains to his three sons as a family keepsake. Characters: Vijaya, Naatha
Location: Family Home
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Mervyn Escapes and Kills SP — Mervyn escapes prison and murders the SP, triggering the family tragedy. Characters: Vijaya, Naatha
Location: SP Residence
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Boys Escape and Separate — Vijaya and Naatha flee the scene, leading to their long separation. Characters: Vijaya, Naatha
Location: Burned House Ruins
Criminal Upbringing and Arrest
Wilson coerces Vijaya into robbery, resulting in his imprisonment while Naatha falls into the criminal underworld.
Key Events
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Wilson Takes Care of Boys — Wilson assumes guardianship of the boys to exploit them for money. Characters: Vijaya, Naatha
Location: Street Slums
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Wilson Forces Robbery — Wilson coerces Vijaya into committing a house robbery to fund his operations. Characters: Vijaya
Location: Target House
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Vijaya Arrested — Vijaya is caught during the robbery and sentenced to jail. Characters: Vijaya
Location: Police Precinct
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Vijaya Released as Nommara 17 — Years later, Vijaya exits jail alongside his friend Potato. Characters: Vijaya, Potato
Location: Prison Gates
Rebirth and Reunion
Released from jail, Vijaya and Potato seek justice. Vijaya discovers his brotherhood with Naatha, and they reunite to confront their past.
Key Events
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Vijaya Released as Nommara 17 — Years later, Vijaya exits jail alongside his friend Potato. Characters: Vijaya, Potato
Location: Prison Gates
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Naatha Becomes Gangster Head — Naatha rises to lead a criminal gang, diverging from Vijaya's path. Characters: Naatha
Location: Underground Club
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Vijaya and Vasanthi Fall in Love — Despite their different worlds, Vijaya and Vasanthi develop a deep romantic bond. Characters: Vijaya, Vasanthi / Mrs Sabarathnam
Location: City Park
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Potato's Loyalty Tested — Potato stands by Vijaya as they navigate life after prison. Characters: Potato, Vijaya
Location: Street Market
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Vasanthi's Adoption Revealed — Vasanthi's background as Mervyn's adopted daughter is clarified. Characters: Vasanthi / Mrs Sabarathnam
Location: Safe House
Final Confrontation and Resolution
The brothers infiltrate the drug compound, rescue Vasanthi, defeat Wilson, and mourn Naatha's sacrifice before achieving family unity.
Key Events
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Vijaya Discovers Brotherhood — Vijaya sees a photo and realizes Mahesh is his brother, prompting a search. Characters: Vijaya, Naatha
Location: Mahesh's Home
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Naatha Recognizes Chain — Naatha notices Vijaya's chain during a confrontation and confirms their blood relation. Characters: Naatha, Vijaya
Location: Gang Hideout
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Brothers Reunite — The brothers embrace and vow to hunt down Mervyn and Wilson. Characters: Vijaya, Naatha
Location: Safe House
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Wilson Punished — The brothers capture and punish Wilson for his past crimes. Characters: Wilson, Vijaya
Location: Abandoned Warehouse
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Mervyn and Wilson Kidnap Brothers — The villains retaliate by kidnapping the reunited brothers. Characters: Vijaya, Naatha
Location: Drug Compound
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Vasanthi Rescues Brothers — Vasanthi infiltrates the compound and frees the trapped brothers. Characters: Vasanthi / Mrs Sabarathnam, Vijaya, Naatha
Location: Drug Compound
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Final Battle Begins — A violent showdown erupts between the brothers and the criminal duo. Characters: Vijaya, Naatha, Wilson
Location: Drug Compound
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Mervyn Dies — Mervyn is stabbed during the fight and dies after revealing Vasanthi's mother. Characters: Vijaya, Naatha
Location: Drug Compound
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Naatha Dies Saving Vijaya — Naatha takes a fatal bullet meant for Vijaya during the final clash. Characters: Naatha, Vijaya
Location: Drug Compound
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Wilson Defeated — Vijaya and Naatha manage to subdue and defeat Wilson completely. Characters: Wilson, Vijaya
Location: Drug Compound
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Family Reunion — The surviving family gathers to honor Naatha and celebrate their unity. Characters: Vijaya, Vasanthi / Mrs Sabarathnam, Potato
Location: Memorial Site
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Brothers Plan Revenge — The reunited brothers strategize their assault on the criminal network. Characters: Vijaya, Naatha
Location: Safe House
Nommara 17 (Sinhala: නොම්මර 17) is a 1989 Sri Lankan Sinhala action thriller film directed by Hemasiri Sellapperuma and produced by Preethiraj Weeraratne for Weeraratne Enterprises. It stars Vijaya Kumaratunga, Sanath Gunathilake and Jeewan Kumaranatunga in lead roles along with Mervyn Jayathunga, Freddie Silva and Sabeetha Perera. The music was composed by Ernest Soysa. It is the 691st film in the Sinhala cinema. The film was screened after the assassination of lead actor Vijaya Kumaratunga, which influenced the fans to come and watch his famous movie star for the last time on the silver screen. Thus recorded as one of the huge blockbuster hit in Sinhala cinema, which also won Sarasaviya Award as well. It successfully passed 200 days at theatres.
