theja
Theja (Battle for the Rights: Sinhala: තේජා) is a 2025 Sri Lankan Sinhalese thriller film directed by Nilantha Hapanweera and co-produced by Nita Fernando, Mahil R. Perera and Suranga de Alwis for Sangeethā Films. The film is based on the fierce struggle of 1982 – 1985 conducted by female workers in the garments against oppressive management tactics and miserable working conditions of the garment administration in the concept of free trade zones. It stars Nita Fernando in the lead titular role along with Mahendra Perera, Iranganie Serasinghe, Chamila Peiris, Sujani Menaka and Anuruddhika Padukkage made supportive roles.
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