Eda Ra (1953)

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.

Released

1953-02-14

Genres

Drama

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Shanthi Kumar Senevirathna