Srilanka, March 31 -- Asoka Handagama's film 'Rani' has reignited controversy over Richard de Zoysa's murder, elevating the debate to new heights. Even film critiques have shifted their focus from the movie's artistic merits to its political undertones. Though fictionalised, the film draws unmistakable parallels to de Zoysa's fate, compelling audiences to confront the harsh realities of state violence and censorship. Recently, an English writers' group devoted a significant portion of their programme to discuss the exceptional talent of Richard as a poet and unique ability to capture the complexities of human emotion, often weaving together themes of love, loss, and social injustice. His works resonated with readers on a profound level, ...