Menon, known for the critically acclaimed Silent Tides and the action-drama Crosswind , is a director who refuses to compartmentalize genres. For Target , he has reportedly storyboarded every frame in advance—over 1,200 panels. His stated goal: “to make an action film where the silences hit as hard as the gunshots.”
The film centers on a Magistrate (played by Kaushalya Fernando) and her husband, a senior police officer. The narrative explores themes of morality, the judiciary, and the concept of the "target." Aksharaya Film 06 Target
: In 2006, the Sri Lankan government banned the film, making it a landmark case in the struggle for artistic freedom. Critics argued the ban was not just about the specific scenes, but a reaction to Handagama’s critique of the social and judicial elite . Artistic Significance Menon, known for the critically acclaimed Silent Tides