: Includes Lilian Edirisinghe (Aunty Kiridena), B.S. Perera (Uncle Kiridena), and Raju Kumarasinghe. Plot Summary
(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 Ara Soysa Sinhala Film
The plot follows the hilarious and often absurd tricks Soyza and his friends play to sabotage Wadigapatuna’s romantic advances and win Kanthi’s heart. In one famous scene, Don Sirisena’s character dresses as a pregnant woman to publicly accuse Wadigapatuna of scandalous behavior. The film culminates in a chaotic showdown between the rival suitors. : Includes Lilian Edirisinghe (Aunty Kiridena), B
: Appears as Wadigapatuna's mother through archive footage. Directed by Herbert Ranjith Peiris , the film
: Plays the antagonist, Wadigapatuna , a selfish businessman. Sabeetha Perera : Features as Shanthi .
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