This is considered one of the most influential films in early Sinhala cinema. It was produced by K. Gunaratnam and directed by T.R. Sundaram. : Featured legendary actors Prem Jayanth as Nihal and Florida Jayalath as Sujatha. Significance : It was based on the 1949 Indian film Badi Behen and became a massive box-office success. : The film's soundtrack is iconic, with lyrics by Ananda Samarakoon (composer of the Sri Lankan national anthem) and vocals by Mohideen Baig Dharmadasa Walpola Sujatha (1994 Movie)
The 1994 version featured a "who's who" of 90s cinema, including Sabeetha Perera as Sujatha and Sanath Gunathilake as Doctor Priyanga. The cast was rounded out by stars like Kamal Addaraarachchi , Dilani Abeywardena , and the comedic legend Bandu Samarasinghe . Sujatha Sinhala Movie