Asokamala is a 1947 Sri Lankan historical film co-directed by Shanthi Kumar and T. R. Goppu and produced by Sir Chittampalam A. Gardiner. It was the second film made in the Sinhalese language and the first by a Sinhalese director. It also was the first film that W. D. Albert Perera (later known as Amaradeva), Mohideen Baig and Mohammed Ghouse contributed to. The melodies of the songs of 'Asokamala' were original ones devised by Mohamed Ghouse- a departure from what was to be the copying of Indian melodies in the time to come.

Plot

Prince-heir Saliya gives up the throne to marry the commoner Asokamala.

Cast

Production

This movie was shot at Central Studios in Coimbatore, India as was many other Sinhala films that were shot in Madras Presidency in center like Madras, Coimbatore and Salem. The person who was in charge of Asokamala production in India was Mr Manuel Saverimuttu.He was the General manager of Celyon theatres during Chitambalam Gardner days.

Songs