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Palitha Silva
Garanduwa Baarage Palitha Silva (born August 30, 1967 as පාලිත සිල්වා) inhala is a Sri Lankan actor, dramatist, producer, director, scriptwriter and author. He started his career at 15 years of age when he was chosen to train at the esteemeProfessor Solomon Fonseka'sschool of Acting. Silva has acted in more than 400 television serials and is best known for the roles in teledramas ''Keetaya'', ''Deweni Inima'' and titular character in the biographical film ''Anagarika Dharmapala Srimathano''. He was awarded the honorific titles of ''Maanava Hithavadee Keerthi Sri Veeraputra Deshabandu'' in (June, 2019) and Kalaashubana Janaranjana Keerthi Sri Deshamanya (July,2021) for his service towards Buddhism in Sri Lanka. He was also cast in the international film ''Shadow of the Cobra'' Starring Art Malik, Michael Woods and Arthur Dignam. Personal life He is married to longtime partner, Namalee Silva. She is the Deputy Chief Superintendent of the Marketing Division ... [...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] |
Independent Television Network
Independent Television Network Ltd ( si, ස්වාධීන රූපවාහිනී මාධ්ය ජාලය; ta, சுயாதீன தொலைக்காட்சி ஊடக வளையமைப்பு) also known as ITN Ltd or simply as ITN is a Sri Lankan state governed television and radio broadcaster located in Wickramasinghepura, Battaramulla, Sri Lanka. It is a Shrama Abhimani Award winner (Oct 2009) , broadcasts content to a wide demographic within Sri Lanka as well as the expatriate community. The programmes are broadcast in three languages: Sinhala, Tamil, and English. The ITN broadcast coverage extends to 99% of the island of Sri Lanka. The ITN channel is the flagship television channel of ITN Ltd. ITN further operates three FM radio stations; Lakhanda (Former ITN FM), the Sinhala language service; Vasantham FM, the Tamil language service and Prime Radio, the English language service. Vasantham TV, a second television channel operated b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ira Handa Yata
''Ira Handa Yata (Under the Sun and Moon)'' ( si, ඉර හඳ යට, italic=yes) is a 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhala war drama film directed by Bennett Rathnayake and co-produced by Samanmalee Hewamanna and Bennett Rathnayake for Ben Films. It stars two debutantes Dharshani Tasha, and Udara Rathnayake in lead roles along with Saumya Liyanage, Jagath Benaragama and Damitha Abeyratne in supportive roles. Music co-composed by Rohana Weerasinghe and Nadeeka Guruge. It is the 1144th film in the Sri Lankan cinema. The premiere screening of the film was held at 23rd Singapore International Film Festival. The film received positive reviews from critics. The screenplay and some critics reviews were released at 3 November 2010 at Mahaweli Centre, Colombo 7 at 3 pm. Cast * Dharshani Tasha as Kiruba Devi * Udara Rathnayake as Corporal Rakhitha * Saumya Liyanage as Officer Mahasen * Damitha Abeyratne as LTTE female cadre * Jagath Benaragama as LTTE Soldier * Sheryl Decker as Rekha, Rakhitha's ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kshema Bhoomi
''Kshema Bhoomi'' ( si, ක්ෂේම භූමි) is a 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Vijaya Dharmasri and produced by Tissa Nagodavithana. It stars Jackson Anthony, Palitha Silva and Yashoda Wimaladharma in lead roles along with Vijaya Nandasiri and Sriyantha Mendis. Music composed by Premasiri Khemadasa. It is the 1136th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Cast * Asoka Peiris as Bandara * Palitha Silva * Jackson Anthony * Sangeetha Weeraratne * Yashoda Wimaladharma as Damayanthi * Vijaya Nandasiri * Grace Ariyawimal * Sriyantha Mendis * Raja Sumanapala * Jagath Chamila Jagath Chamila Fernando ( si, ජගත් චමිල: born 6 June 1972) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television. He made his film debut in 1992 in the Sinhalese film ''Guru Gedara'', portraying a child. In 2013, he won the awa ... * G.R Perera as Ralahamy References 2010 films 2010s Sinhala-language films {{SriLanka-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sir Last Chance
''Sir Last Chance'' ( si, සර් ලාස්ට් චාන්ස්, italic=yes) is a 2009 Sri Lankan Sinhala comedy film directed by Roy de Silva and produced by Soma Edirisinghe for EAP Films. It stars Vijaya Nandasiri, Sanath Wimalasiri and Lucky Dias in lead roles along with Anarkali Akarsha and Palitha Silva. Music co-composed by Rohana Weerasinghe and Sangeeth Wickramasinghe. It is the first DTS cinemascope digital comedy film made in Sri Lanka as well. It is the 1122nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot The story begins with the members of the private detective office lead by Detective Last Chance. The office consists 6 male detectives and 5 female detectives. Meanwhile, Mister Producer decides to recruit two Bollywood actresses for his latest film production due to force from his wife and daughter. Later he revealed that the film can earn good income as well. With that, Sri Lankan movie stars strongly protest against Bollywood actresses and make plans to ki ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Walapatala
''Walapatala (Penumbra)'' ( si, වලාපටල, italic=yes) is a 2008 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Vijitha Gunaratne and co-produced by Kasheyapa Gunarathna and Nelum Gunarathna. It stars Jayalath Manoratne and Jayani Senanayake in lead roles along with Saumya Liyanage and Gamini Haththotuwegama. Music composed by Tharupathi Munasinghe. It is the 1107th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast * Jayani Senanayake as Sumana * Gamini Haththotuwegama as Dr. Manoharan * Jayalath Manoratne as Council member Victor Jayasundara * Saumya Liyanage as Dr. Delgoda * Lal Kularatne as Sergeant Banda * Palitha Silva as Chartin * Duleeka Marapana as Sheela * Deepani Silva as Nurse * Kumara Thirimadura Kumara Thirimadura (born April 17, 1969 as කුමාර තිරිමාදුර) [Sinhala) is an actor in Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. He is an actor, singer, filmmaker and journalist by profession. ... - uncredited role * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ammawarune
''Ammawarune'' ( si, italic=yes, අම්මාවරුනේ) is a 2006 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Dr. Lester James Peries and produced by Jagath Wijenayake for Silumina Films. It stars Malini Fonseka, and Pradeep Dharmadasa in lead roles along with Roshan Pilapitiya and Sanath Gunathilake. Music composed by veteran musician Premasiri Khemadasa Deshamanya Kala Keerthi Dr.Premasiri Khemadasa ( Sinhala: ආචාර්ය ප්රේමසිරි කේමදාස ) (25 January 1937 – 24 October 2008) also known as "Khemadasa Master" was a Sri Lankan music composer. Exploring .... It is the last film directed by Lester James Pieris as well. The film screened in many countries such as Australia and New Zealand on a special request. Plot Sumanawathie's elder son is a Buddhist monk. Her daughter has run from home and married a man who ignores and quarrels with the daughter. Sumanawathie's younger son Saliya gets a job as a soldier. Sumanawathi gets upse ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sulanga
''Sulanga (The Wind)'' ( si, සුළඟ, italic=yes) is a 2005 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed and produced by Bennett Rathnayake. It stars Sanath Gunathilake and Dilhani Ekanayake in lead roles along with Chandani Seneviratne and Palitha Silva. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. The film also staged debut acting of Rathnayake's children Sathya Erandathi Rathnayake and Udara Rathnayake. It is the 1165th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film has received mostly positive reviews from critics. The film won six awards at the Calcutta International Film festival, Montreal IFF and Rio International Film Festival in Brazil. In 2006, the film won the Silver Remi Award at the Houston International Film Festival. The film was selected to be screened in the competitive section of Pyongyang International Film Festival in September 2006. The film was released in DVD and VCD by Torana Home Video with English subtitles is distributed by Torana Music Box in December 2006. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sudu Kaluwara
''Sudu Kaluwara'' ( si, සුදු කළුවර) is a 2003 Sri Lankan Sinhala film directed by Sudath Rohana and produced by National Film Corporation for NFC Films. It stars Jayalath Manoratne and Sanath Gunathilake in lead roles along with Palitha Silva and W. Jayasiri. Music composed by Navaratne Gamage. The film was shot around Kalawana area. This is the first cinema direction by Sudath Rohana, who is a popular teledrama director. It received mainly positive reviews from critics. It is the 1013th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film has been shot around Kalawewa, Tambuththegama, and Kaltota areas. A special programme about a preview of ''Sudu Kaluwara'' was telecast on Rupavihini on Wednesday, July 31, 2003 at 7.30 pm. Plot Cast * Jayalath Manoratne as Podi Nilame Appuhamy * Sanath Gunathilake as Seemon Fernando 'Mudalali' * Geetha Kanthi Jayakody as Lami * Rathna Lalani Jayakody as Margaret Fernando 'Hamine' * Indrajith Navinna as Appuhamy 'Appucha' * P ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Le Kiri Kandulu
''Le Kiri Kandulu (Blood, Milk and Tears)'' ( si, ලේ කිරි කඳුළු) is a 2003 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed and produced by Udayakantha Warnasuriya. It stars Tony Ranasinghe and Nilmini Tennakoon in lead roles along with Buddhika Jayaratne and Sanath Gunathilake. Music composed by Sangeeth Wickramasinghe. It is the 1009th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Jayananda is about 60 years old and is employed as an Executive in a private company. Jayananda and his wife Natalie live with their married daughter, her husband, and two children, and enjoy a very happy and carefree life. One night when he was driving along with his wife, through his negligence, his vehicle collides with another vehicle. The occupants of the other car were a young couple Upendra and Veena. Veena was carrying a full term baby close to giving birth, when the accident happened, and due to the accident she gives birth to a still born child. Upendra and Veena who were eagerly ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sanda Yahanata
''Sanda Yahanata'' ( si, සඳ යහනට) is a 2000 Sri Lankan Sinhala adult drama film directed by Mohan Niyaz and produced by Anil Jayasooriya. It stars Sabeetha Perera and Sanath Gunathilake in lead roles along with Cletus Mendis and Palitha Silva. The film marked the debut cinema appearance of Paboda Sandeepani. Music composed by Sarath Wickrema. It is the 942nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film has been shot entirely around Kandy. Plot Viveka is the Grama Sevaka of the village and is the eldest in a family of four girls. Jagath Hathurusinghe supports a politician in the area and he is interested in Viveka. But she resists his advances due to many reasons including differences in political ideology. She also personally dislikes him. But the reason for the girl's opposition to his entreaties are not understood. The politician supported by Jagath. Jagath now basking in the rights of political power continues with his idea to even compel Viveka by force to agre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli
''Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli'' ( si, ගිණි අවි සහ ගිණි කෙළි, English: ''Firearms and Fireworks'') is a 1998 Sri Lankan crime film directed by Udayakantha Warnasuriya and produced by Ranjith Jayasuriya, based on a popular fictitious novel written by Anura Horatious. The plot revolves around the ascension and downfall of Padmasiri (Jackson Anthony), a gang leader in Sri Lanka. The film also provides a clear overview of the underworld thuggery and political corruption during the latter part of the 1980s in Sri Lanka. ''Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli'' is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever produced in Sri Lanka, mainly due to its depiction of the emerge of gang-based violence in the country. It was also selected to represent Sri Lanka in the 1998 Singapore International Film Festival. Plot Since the entire film is focused on the rise and demise of Padmasiri, the storyline will be described according to important milestones of his life. The Ri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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