Age Wiraya was not just a local success; it put Sri Lankan cinema on the global map. It was the first Sinhala film to be selected for the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, competing for the Grand Prix. This recognition validated the belief that local stories, told with sincerity and artistic integrity, have universal appeal.
Due to their cult status, these films are frequently searched for by local film historians and retro-cinema fans: Age Wiraya Sinhala Film
The film starred Chandi Rasika and Thilak Jayaweera in leading roles, supported by Mervyn Jayathunga, Wilson Karunaratne, and Wimal Kumara de Costa. Age Wiraya was not just a local success;
