Eda Ra
එදා රෑ
“The First Film Made in Sri Lanka at Midnight”
Synopsis
The story primarily centers on a young boy named Ranjith, who displays exceptional academic talent from a very young age. His family lives in poverty and faces massive struggles just to survive. Despite these financial hardships, Ranjith's devoted father does everything in his power to ensure his son receives a continuous education. By making massive sacrifices and scraping together the meager earnings from his small business, the father manages to enroll Ranjith in a prestigious higher school, shedding tears of joy for his son's bright future. As Ranjith grows up, the narrative transitions into his adulthood, following his journey as he navigates complex romantic relationships. He is ultimately forced to confront the harsh "high and low" class barriers and societal inequalities that threaten his love life and future.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Shanthi Kumar Senevirathna
- Screenplay & Story
- Shanthi Kumar Senevirathna
- Original Title
- එදා රෑ
- Spoken Languages
- Sinhalese
- Runtime
- Unknown
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Shanthi Kumar Senevirathna
Shanthi Kumar Senevirathna
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Shanthi Kumar Senevirathna
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Shanthi Kumar Senevirathna
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Frequently Asked Questions About Eda Ra
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Eda Ra about?
The story primarily centers on a young boy named Ranjith, who displays exceptional academic talent from a very young age. His family lives in poverty and faces massive struggles just to survive. Despite these financial hardships, Ranjith's devoted father does everything in his power to ensure his son receives a continuous education. By making massive sacrifices and scraping together the meager earnings from his small business, the father manages to enroll Ranjith in a prestigious higher school, shedding tears of joy for his son's bright future. As Ranjith grows up, the narrative transitions into his adulthood, following his journey as he navigates complex romantic relationships. He is ultimately forced to confront the harsh "high and low" class barriers and societal inequalities that threaten his love life and future.
Who directed Eda Ra?
Eda Ra was directed by Shanthi Kumar Senevirathna.
Who stars in Eda Ra?
The principal cast of Eda Ra includes Sita Jayawardena, Herbie Seneviratne, Shanthi Kumar Senevirathna, Dudley Wanaguru.
When was Eda Ra released and how long is it?
Eda Ra was released in 1953 with a total runtime of Unknown.