The Yellow Robe
1967, Sinhalese. Directed by Lester James Peries.
Cyril (Tony Ranasinghe) is dissatisfied with his introverted fiancée Sujatha (Punya Heendeniya). He starts a relationship with the outgoing Sarojini (Anula Karunatilleke) and gets her pregnant. Sujatha meanwhile is fascinated by a wandering Buddhist nun. Due to the pregnancy, Cyril breaks off the engagement having no intention to marry Sarojini. Till the birth of the child he supports her and then leaves her for an older rich woman. Sarojini is distraught and contemplates suicide. Sujatha by this time is planning to become a nun.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Sinhalese
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- Released
- 30 April 1967
- Original title
- රන් සළු
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The Yellow Robe runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
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The Yellow Robe isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 30 April 1967. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
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Who directed The Yellow Robe?
The Yellow Robe (1967) was directed by Lester James Peries and stars Punya Hiendeniya, Tony Ranasinghe, Anula Karunathilaka.