Aloko Udapadi

The film revolves around the story of the Buddhas dispensation in written form after long centuries of oral tradition in a turbulent historical context.[5] King Valagamba was overthrown five months after his coronation by a rebellion and invasion from South India, but regained the throne after fourteen years by defeating the invaders.

Walagamba, the central character in the film, ascended to the throne in 103 BCE and was the fourth son of King Saddha Tissa, younger brother to King Dutugamunu. Walagamba became king at a time when the kingdom was under multiple threats. Walagambas first period of rule was shattered in three months by Cholian invaders. The film recreates the efforts to preserve the sacred heritage of the Buddhas teaching and marks an important chapter in the development of the Buddhist faith.