Released on May 26, 1953, Sujatha was a romantic musical film produced by K. Gunaratnam under his company, Cinemas Ltd., and directed by T. Somasekeran. The film was a huge gamble. Gunaratnam's company had previously found success by dubbing popular Indian films into Sinhala. For his first original production, he chose to remake the hit 1949 Bollywood film Bari Behen (or Badi Bahen ).
Sujatha's breakthrough role came in 1971 with the film "Sujatha" (also known as "Sujatha Amatha"), directed by Lester James Peries. The film's massive success catapulted her to stardom, and she went on to appear in a string of hit films throughout the 1970s and 1980s. Her on-screen presence, captivating smile, and versatility as an actress earned her a massive following, and she quickly became one of the most beloved and respected actresses in Sinhala cinema. Sujatha Sinhala Film
Before 1953, Sinhala cinema was mostly under the influence of South Indian productions. Sujatha changed this dynamic in several ways: Released on May 26, 1953, Sujatha was a