"Sudu Kaluwara" (The intruders) depicting the life and times in Sri Lanka under colonial rule is Sudath Rohana's first cinematic experience

The film is based on N. T. Karunatilake's novel 'Ulu Gedara Arachchila' and its script has been written by the director himself. Director Sudath who turned out 'Bedde Gedara', 'Yuga Wilakkuwa' and 'Wana Wadule Wasanthaya' joined the silver screen as an assistant director in the film "Viragaya."

The story revolves around certain incidents that took place in the 1930s in Lanka though not historically important.

Despite being a new comer to the cinema , Sudath has employed a colourful cast including Sanath Gunathilake, Jayalath Manoratne, Somalatha Subasinghe, Indrajith Navinna, W. Jayasiri, Buddhadasa Withanarachchi, Palitha Silva, Sandeepa Sewmini , Jayani Senanayake and there are some guest appearances by Hemasiri Liyanage, Wally Nanayakkara, Richard Weerakkody and Bandula Withanage.

Depicting the beauty of old Ceylon, the film was shot in some of the eye-catching locations around Kalawana, Thambu-ththegama and Kaltota.

Sudath is technically supported by Welagedara Ranasinghe as art director, Elmo Halide as editor, Lal Wickremarachchi as cinematographer and Navaratne Gamage as the music director.

The Film Development Fund of the National Film Corporation has sponsored "Sudu Kaluwara."