The reason is said to be a technical issue.
The craft, carrying 138 was bound for Mumbai, but had turned back, confirmed the airlines' media spokesman - Deepal Perera.
The passengers were transferred to another aircraft.
SriLankan aircraft turns back over tech glinch
An aircraft of SriLankan Airlines has turned back minutes after its take off from the Katunayaka Bandaranaike Airport last night (13).
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