Sinhabahu

Sinhabahu is a Sri Lankan historical fantasy drama based on the legend of a king born to a lion and Princess Suppa Devi. The story focuses on the unusual lineage of Sinhabahu and the conflicts arising from his heritage.

The film was written and directed by Somaratne Dissanayake, following his previous works Siri Parakum, Sarigama, and The Underpants Thief. The production was led by producers Gamini Wickramasinghe and Renuka Balasuriya. The ensemble cast features Sajitha Anthony in the title role, alongside Akhila Dhanuddhara as Sinhaya and Dusheni Miurangi Silva as Sinhaseewali. Both Abhilashi Santhushki and Yashoda Wimaladharma portray Princess Suppadevi at different stages of her life, with Sinethi Akila appearing as the biological mother of Sinhabahu. Released on April 18, 2024, the movie has a runtime of 112 minutes.