In a testament to his artistic range, Herbert Ranjith Peiris did not just direct and write the film; he also composed its musical score. While specific song details are not widely documented, the background score plays a crucial role in enhancing the film's comedic and emotional beats, guiding the audience's reactions and underscoring the on-screen action.

Ara Soyza was released on . It immediately struck a chord with Sri Lankan audiences, establishing itself as a commercial success.

At its heart, Ara Soysa is a classic comedic tale centered on a group of middle-aged men sharing accommodation in a boarding house. The peace of the house is disrupted when a new tenant arrives and promptly falls in love with the eldest daughter of the hostel owner. The film's lead character, Soyza (played by the legendary Freddie Silva), is a modest, kind-hearted potato farmer. He lives in the hostel with his two friends and fellow farmers, Don (Don Sirisena) and Costa (Wimal Kumara de Costa). Their peaceful existence is challenged by the villainous tenant, Wadigapatuna (Piyadasa Wijekoon), a wealthy businessman ("Mudalali") who is selfish and conniving.