Soysa Sinhala Film — Ara

: Appears as Wadigapatuna's mother through archive footage.

The film's enduring popularity is largely due to its stellar comedic ensemble:

: Includes Lilian Edirisinghe (Aunty Kiridena), B.S. Perera (Uncle Kiridena), and Raju Kumarasinghe. Plot Summary Ara Soysa Sinhala Film

(ඇර සොයිසා) is a classic 1984 Sri Lankan comedy film that remains a beloved staple of Sinhala cinema . Directed by Herbert Ranjith Peiris , the film is celebrated for its slapstick humor and the iconic performances of Sri Lanka's greatest comedic actors. Production and Release

The story, based on the 1981 Tamil film Indru Poi Naalai Vaa , revolves around three middle-aged men—Soyza, Costa, and Don—who live together in a hostel. The conflict arises when a new tenant, the wealthy but arrogant businessman , moves in and falls for Kanthi , the eldest daughter of the hostel owner. : Appears as Wadigapatuna's mother through archive footage

: Stars as the titular character, Soyza , a modest farmer. Wimal Kumara de Costa : Plays Costa , Soyza’s best mate. Don Sirisena : Portrays Don , a fellow housemate.

Released on , Ara Soyza was produced by Dayasena Perera under the Samagi Films banner. Spanning approximately 127 minutes, the film was shot in 35mm black and white, a common format for many commercial Sri Lankan films of that era. The director, Herbert Ranjith Peiris, also took on multiple creative roles, serving as the writer and music composer. Cast and Characters Plot Summary (ඇර සොයිසා) is a classic 1984

Ara Soyza is often cited by fans as a "masterpiece of Sri Lankan commercial cinema". Its blend of simple, character-driven narrative and cultural humor has allowed it to age well as a "peak cinema" example of the 1980s. Today, the film is available on regional streaming platforms like VOD.LK for modern audiences to enjoy. Era Soysa (1984) - Full cast & crew - IMDb