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List Of Sri Lankan Films Of The 2000s
Films produced in Sri Lanka in the 2000s (decade). 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 {, class="wikitable" style="width:100%;" , - ! style="width:16%;", Title ! style="width:15%;", Director ! style="width:25%;", Cast ! style="width:12%;", Genre ! style="width:32%;", Notes , - , {{Year header , 2009 , - , ''Ali Surathal'' , Sudesh Wasantha Peiris Sunil Soma Peiris , Jeevan Kumaratunga, Semini Iddamalgoda, Rex Kodippili, Sanath Gunathilake, Ananda Wickramage, Wasantha Kumaravila, Anton Jude , Children's, Action , Released on 1 January. , - , ''Leader'' , Ranjan Ramanayake , Ranjan Ramanayake, Adeen Khan, Anton Jude, Janesh Silva, Ronnie Leitch, Robin Fernando, Anusha Damayanthi , Action, romance, comedy , Released on 2 February. , - , ''Dancing Star'' , Susara Dinal , Dushyanth Weeraman, Shiroshi Romeshika, Malini Fonseka, Sanath Gunathilake, Sabeetha Perera, Roshan Ranawana, Ravindra Randeniya, Rosy Senanayake, Sarath Kothalawala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka (, ; si, ශ්රී ලංකා, Śrī Laṅkā, translit-std=ISO (); ta, இலங்கை, Ilaṅkai, translit-std=ISO ()), formerly known as Ceylon and officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, and southeast of the Arabian Sea; it is separated from the Indian subcontinent by the Gulf of Mannar and the Palk Strait. Sri Lanka shares a maritime border with India and Maldives. Sri Jayawardenepura Kotte is its legislative capital, and Colombo is its largest city and financial centre. Sri Lanka has a population of around 22 million (2020) and is a multinational state, home to diverse cultures, languages, and ethnicities. The Sinhalese are the majority of the nation's population. The Tamils, who are a large minority group, have also played an influential role in the island's history. Other long established groups include the Moors, the Burghers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Somaratne Dissanayake
Somaratne Dissanayake is a Sri Lankan film director, Screenwriter and Producer. He is the Chairman of Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation and the president of the Film Makers Guild of Sri Lanka (FMG). He won the Peace prize of Chicago International Children's Film Festival and bronze award for Independent Theatrical Feature Films at Worldfest Houston for his debut film, '' Saroja'' (2000). In 2007, he received Presidential award for directing '' Samanala Thatu'' (2006). Biography Somaratne abandoned his life in Australia to pursue a career in film. He started the stage play, ''Mee Pura Wesio'' in 1984 and then a television drama, ''Iti Pahan'' in mid 1990s. He did not come to the cinema industry at once. He studied cinema for another 10 years. He earned his MA in performing arts from the University of Sydney, Australia. He also obtained his PhD in cinema from the University of Colombo. He made his debut in the Sinhala film in 2000 with a controversial but blockbuster film Saro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ananda Wickramage
Ananda Wickramage ( si, ආනන්ද වික්රමගේ, born August 4, 1953) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. Wickramage is most notable for the role ''Mervyn'' in ''Paba'' teledrama, double acting in ''Patalavilla'' teledrama, president in political sitcom ''And Company'' and as ''Kotalawala'' in stage drama ''Neinage Suduwa''. Television career Ananda Wickramage has acted more than 100 television serials. His role in the serials such as ''Patalavilla'' and ''Paba'' become highly popularized. He directed the television serial ''Menik Maliga'', and ''Hada Pudasuna''. Notable works * ''Ananthaya'' * ''And Company'' * ''Aswenna'' * ''Athuru Paara'' * ''Bindunu Sith'' * '' Bonda Meedum'' * ''Dedunnen Eha'' * ''Ekas Ginna'' * ''Hada Pudasuna'' * ''Hapanaa'' * ''Hathwana Kandayama'' * ''Ingammaruwa'' * ''Itu Devi Vimana'' * ''Jeewithaya Horu Aran'' * ''Kadathira'' * ''Kadupul Mal'' * ''Kammiththa'' * ''Kathura'' * ''Kokila Ginna'' * ''Ku ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bimal Jayakody
Jayakodige Dona Dhanuka Bimal Jayakody (born on 21 June 1977: as බිමල් ජයකොඩි), popularly known as Bimal Jayakody is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and television. Highly versatile actor, Jayakody is known for many dramatic roles and award nominations at film festivals. Personal life Jayakodi was born as the eldest of the family, where his father is a regional politician and also an actor. His brother is a musician. He met his wife Sujani Menaka, who is also a Sri Lankan teledrama and film actress during the teledrama ''Ramya Suramya'' back in 2000. They married in 2007 after seven years of affair. His father's two sisters - Geetha Kanthi Jayakody and Rathna Lalani Jayakody are also renowned award-winning actresses in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Popular actress Paboda Sandeepani is the daughter of Geetha Kanthi. Rathna Lalani is married to fellow actor Sampath Tennakoon. Career Jayakody started drama as a television technician. After that, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Patiyo Oyai Mamai
''Ali Patiyo Oyai Mamai'' ( si, italic=yes, අලි පැටියෝ ඔයයි) is a 2006 Sri Lankan Sinhala children family film directed by Srilal Priyadeva and co-produced by Lalindra Wijewickrama, N. Udaya Kumar, P. Arooran and Ravi Fernando for M.G.L Films. It stars child actor Jananjaya Lakmal with Bimal Jayakody, Ananda Wickramage, and Bandu Samarasinghe in lead roles along with Teddy Vidyalankara, and Eardley Wedamuni. Music composed by renowned musician Edward Jayakody. The film earned Rs. 9 million collection from the first 17 days of screening. Plot Cast * Jananjaya Lakmal as Chaman * Bimal Jayakody as Chaman's father Veterinary surgeon Viraj * Ananda Wickramage as Thief Suminda * Bandu Samarasinghe Kala Bhushana Bandusena Samarasinghe, popularly known as Bandu (බන්දු සමරසිංහ: born 22 November 1952), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. One of the most popular comedians in Sinhala cinema, Bandu i ... as Thief ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Avvai Shanmughi
''Avvai Shanmugi'' is a 1996 Indian Tamil-language comedy film directed by K. S. Ravikumar and co-written by Crazy Mohan. The film stars Kamal Haasan and Meena, with Gemini Ganesan, Nagesh, Heera, Manivannan, Nassar, Delhi Ganesh and Ann in supporting roles. Loosely based on the American film '' Mrs Doubtfire'' (1993), it revolves around a divorcé who disguises as a nanny to be close to his daughter, whose custody is only with his ex-wife. ''Avvai Shanmughi'' was released on 10 November 1996 and became a box office success, winning two Tamil Nadu State Film Awards: Best Make-up Artist (K. M. Sarathkumar) and Best Child Artist (Ann). A year later, the film was remade in Hindi as ''Chachi 420'', with Haasan directing and reprising his role. Plot Janaki, a married woman who lives separated from her husband Pandian, applies for divorce. She offers various reasons for wanting a divorce. She has married Pandian against the wishes of her rich father Vishwanathan Iyer. But she is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sonia Disa
Mary Felicia Perera (born June 7, 1944, සෝනියා දිසා) inhala, popularly as Sonia Dissanayake or known professionally as Sonia Disa, is a former actress in Sri Lankan cinema. Starting her career in 1962, Disa became one of the most popular film actresses in Sri Lanka in the 1970s and 1980s. Apart from acting, she also produced 17 films and worked as a costume designer. Personal life Disa was born on 7 June 1944 in Kotahena, Colombo as Mary Felicia Perera. She was married to Karu Dissanayake, who was also a film actor and made his film debut with ''Soorayangeth Sooraya'', later acting in popular films including ''Weli Kathara'', ''Thushara'' and ''Janaka Saha Manju''. He died on 17 November 2009. Disa lives in Australia with her two children, Udaya and Harshani, and her three grandchildren. In 2017, Sonia was hospitalized due to a sudden heart attack. She recovered successfully after surgery. Career Disa was introduced to cinema by Anthony C. Perera at the ag ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rex Kodippili
Rex Joseph Kodippili (born 6 October 1938: Sinhala:රෙක්ස් කොඩිප්පිලි) is a Sri Lankan film actor and film director. Primarily acted as a villain for the most of his career, Kodippili appeared in more than 130 films and produced two films. In 2019, he was honored with Janabhimani Honorary Award at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall. Personal life Rex Joseph Kodippili is born on 6 October 1938 in Badulla, Sri Lanka as the youngest of the family. His father Don Henry Kodippili was a surveyor. His mother was Ethan Kodippili. His father died when he was 18 months old by a flooding occurred in Trincomalee district. Along with his two brothers, he was raised by his mother. He along with his two brothers completed education from St. Bede's College. Badulla. Though his brothers left the school early, Rex was boarded in the school. After Ordinary Level, he attended to Sri Siddhartha Central College, Badulla. After completing schoo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dilhani Ekanayake
Dilhani Ashokamala Ekanayake ( si, දිල්හානි ඒකනායක; born 4 March 1970) is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. One of the most popular film actresses in Sinhala cinema, Ekanayake has won several awards as the most popular actress in multiple times. Personal life Ekanayake studied at St Clare's girls school, in Colombo. She is married to singer and actor Priyankara Perera son of singer Milton Perera. She has a son, Dilmin Perera. In late 2020, her husband Priyankara was diagnosed with a kidney failure. He was hospitalized and need to undertake a kidney transplant with an A + or O + type kidney. Career Before entering cinema, she acted in few ballets such as ''Vishwa Geethaya'' and ''Saama''. In 1987, along with Channa Wijewardena, she performed the ballet ''Ukussa''. Ekanayake made her cinema debut in 1991 film ''Dedunnen Samanaliyak'' directed by Yasapalitha Nanayakkara. In that year, she won the Sarasaviya award for the Best ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ravindra Yasas
Kumanayakage Ravindra Yasas (born 20 April 1964 රවීන්ද්ර යසස් inhala is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television as well as a singer and a radio host. Highly versatile actor mostly engaged in theater and television, he is currently serving as a Western Provincial Councilor. Personal life Yasas is married to theater director Kokilani Benaragama. The couple has one son, Kasun Chamara is also a renowned actor and singer, who started career with musical program ''Hapan Padura''. Chamara acted with father in few films such as ''Jim Pappa'' and ''Pin Pon''. Kokilani is the sister of popular actor Jagath Benaragama. Career In 1984, he started his stage drama career with the popular play ''Abuddassa Kolama''. Then he acted in the stage drama ''Raja Kapuru''. His song ''Suwanda Saban Aga Gala'' in the play was highly popularized. He started cinema career with the 1995 film ''Ayoma'' directed by Parakrama Niriella. Then he acted in many comedy ro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sunil Soma Peiris
Pattiyage Sunil Soma Peiris (Pattiyage Sunil Soma Peiris, 13 April 1948 – 10 December 2021) ( si, සුනිල් සෝම පීරිස්) was a Sri Lankan screenwriter, actor, editor and filmmaker in Sri Lankan cinema. He was a prolific director who directed the most number of films in Sri Lankan cinema with forty five commercial films in various genres. Personal life He was born on 13 April 1948 in Maharagama, Ceylon, as the second child of the family with eight siblings. His father Salaman Peiris, was a businessman and mother was a housewife. He completed education from Buwanekaba Maha Vidyalaya, Maharagama. His school contemporaries are Nuwan Gunawardena, Amarasiri Peiris and Kandupola Kumaratunga. In 1971, he married his longtime partner, Malani Ayesha Perera. The couple has two sons: Rohana Prema Kumara, Sudesh Wasantha and one daughter, Vasanthika Piyanga Kumuduni. Vasanthika's son Keshan Prasanna is a popular musician. His son Sudesh Wasantha Pieris is also a f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kauda Bole Alice
''Kauda Bole Alice'' ( si, කවුද බොලේ ඇලිස්, italic=yes) is a 2000 Sri Lankan Sinhala comedy action film directed by Sunil Soma Peiris and produced by SY Films and Sunil T. Fernando for Sunil T. Films. It stars Bandu Samarasinghe and Dilhani Ekanayake in lead roles along with Ravindra Yasas, and Rex Kodippili. Music composed by Somapala Rathnayake. It is the 933rd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. It is a remake of Hollywood film Mrs. Doubtfire. Plot Janaka and Nirmala are parents of three children. The couple gets a divorce due to differences between them specially because of Janaka's indifference towards his family. Although the couple is separated Janaka leaves home with regrets about his children. Meanwhile Nirmala finds employment and looks out for a servant to look after her children in her absence. On seeing an advertisement for a servant Janaka came to the house in the guise of a woman named Alice, who cannot cook. However she wins the he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
