Sandesaya


Sandesaya is a 1960 film. The film based on the war between the Sinhalese people and the Portuguese invaders in Sri Lanka. It was directed by Sri Lankan film director Lester James Peries. It was produced by K. Gunaratnam on behalf of the Cinemas Company on the request of Raj Kapoor.

Plot

A band of guerrillas led by Bandara lead a resistance against Portuguese invaders. Bandara is in love with Sumana.

Cast

The music in the film was composed by R. Muttusamy, a pioneer in Sinhala music. Jothipala's Puruthugeesikaraya was a hit. The lyrics were composed by Arisen Ahubudu.