Sinhabahu

Sinhabahu

2024 · 112 min · ★ 4.0 · History, Drama, Fantasy

The movie is based on the legend of King Sinhabahu, the son of a lion and a royal princess Suppa Devi.

Directed by Somaratne Dissanayake · Written by Somaratne Dissanayake

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