The film stars Vasanthi Chathurani and late Vijaya Kumaratunga in the lead roles.
Adapted from a novel by Letitia Botejue, its script was written by veteran director Tissa Abeysekara.
It was translated into Sinhala by Augustus Vinayagaratnam and was sung by Vijaya Kumaratunga, who also made his mark as a playback singer.
Ganga Addara, which was the second production of Sumathi Films was set in Kandy, colonial Sri Lanka.
In order to cure her, Dr. Pathirana seeks help from her father, a proud, rich man called D.J.
Her parents are now ready to tie their daughter's knot with Ranjith, who has returned from England after his higher studies.