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Roshan Pilapitiya
Roshan Pilapitiya Abhayasinghe (born 21 March 1975: si, රොෂාන් පිලපිටිය), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television as well as a singer. Largely active in television serials, Pilapitiya was awarded the most popular actor award at Sumathi Tele Awards in 2003 and 2004. Personal life As the youngest of the four children, Roshan was born on 21 March 1975 in Hanguranketha, city near Kandy, Sri Lanka. His father is Ariya Abhayasinghe who was a tea plantation owner. His mother Mallika Pilapitiya is also a retired actress, where she recorded the first female lead role of Sri Lanka's first outdoor movie ''Rekava'' in 1956 directed by Lester James Peries. She died on 26 March 2022 at the age of 86. His primary education is from C. C. College, Hanguranketha, and then he attended Dharmaraja College, Kandy for secondary education. He also performed well in college stage dramas. He was a bright student in the school, where he was a member of the be ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kandy
Kandy ( si, මහනුවර ''Mahanuwara'', ; ta, கண்டி Kandy, ) is a major city in Sri Lanka located in the Central Province. It was the last capital of the ancient kings' era of Sri Lanka. The city lies in the midst of hills in the Kandy plateau, which crosses an area of tropical plantations, mainly tea. Kandy is both an administrative and religious city and is also the capital of the Central Province. Kandy is the home of the Temple of the Tooth Relic ('' Sri Dalada Maligawa''), one of the most sacred places of worship in the Buddhist world. It was declared a world heritage site by UNESCO in 1988. Historically the local Buddhist rulers resisted Portuguese, Dutch, and British colonial expansion and occupation. Etymology The city and the region have been known by many different names and versions of those names. Some scholars suggest that the original name of Kandy was Katubulu Nuwara located near the present Watapuluwa. However, the more popular historical ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajjumala
''Rajjumala'' ( si, රජ්ජුමාලා, italic=yes) is a 2004 Sri Lankan Sinhala mystery, thriller film directed by Anura Chandrasiri and produced by Chithrani Hidurangala. It stars Bandu Samarasinghe and Dilhani Ekanayake in lead roles along with Suvineetha Weerasinghe, and Roshan Pilapitiya. Music composed by Nalaka Anjana Kumara. This is the first dramatic role played by Bandu Samarasinghe. It is the 1042nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Amarasiri Peiris won the Sarasavi Award for the Best Singer in 2004. Shooting of the film was complete in and around the locations in Pelmadulla, Wadduwa and Panadura areas. Plot Cast * Bandu Samarasinghe as Sekara * Dilhani Ekanayake as Punya * Suvineetha Weerasinghe * Roshan Pilapitiya Roshan Pilapitiya Abhayasinghe (born 21 March 1975: si, රොෂාන් පිලපිටිය), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television as well as a singer. Largely active in television serials, Pilapitiya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Vaishnavi (Sinhala Film)
''Vaishnavee'' ( si, වෛෂ්ණාවී, lit=The Goddess) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama thriller film directed by veteran director Sumitra Peries and produced by Mano Nanayakkara. The film stars Yashoda Wimaladharma, Thumindu Dodantenna and Jayalath Manoratne in lead roles along with Vasanthi Chathurani and Cletus Mendis. Popular teledrama actress Samadhi Arunachaya made her cinema debut with the film. The music is composed by Nimal Mendis, and is his last music direction before his death. The film was shot in 2012, and Sumitra Peries was the first director to shoot with the latest Red Epic camera in Sri Lanka. The film had the last script written by Tony Ranasinghe before his death. The film received mostly positive reviews from critics. The film was released in 30 theaters throughout the country. Plot The story was influenced by veteran director Lester James Peries. A puppeteer proposes to a girl but she runs away with another boy before their engagement. The sad ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nela (2018 Film)
''Nela'' ( si, italic=yes, නෙලා) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala romance film directed and produced by Bennett Rathnayake for Benn Films. It stars Shalani Tharaka and Udara Rathnayake in lead roles along with Tharuka Wanniarachchi and Roshan Pilapitiya. Music composed by Suresh Maliyadde. The story is based on novel ''Nela'' by Indrani Rathnasekara which is a translation from the original Spanish novel '' Marianela'' by Benito Pérez Galdós. Film screened on 54 cinema theatres of CEL Theatre Board. It is the 1296th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Cast * Shalani Tharaka as Nela * Udara Rathnayake as George * Tharuka Wanniarachchi as Isabella * Roshan Pilapitiya as Charles * Anura Dharmasiriwardena as De Souza, George's father * Thumindu Dodantenna as Doctor * Palitha Silva as Rengasamy * Semini Iddamalgoda * Udari Perera K. P. Shashika Udari Perera (born 23 April 1984) ( si, උදාරි පෙරේරා, උදාරි පෙරේරා), popularly known ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dharmayuddhaya
''Dharmayuddhaya'' () is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala-language crime thriller film directed by Cheyyar Ravi and produced by MTV Channel and The Capital Maharaja Organization Limited, and distributed by M Entertainments. It is a shot-for-shot remake of the Indian Malayalam-language film ''Drishyam'' (2013) starring Mohanlal by Jeethu Joseph. The film stars Jackson Anthony and Dilhani Ekanayake in the lead roles and features Kusum Renu, Kumara Thirimadura, Thisuri Yuwanika">inhala) 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. ..., Thisuri Yuwanika and Roshan Pilapitiya in supporting roles. The music was composed by Sachith Peris. It is the 1282nd Sri Lankan film in the Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sinhala cinema. The official trailer was released on 30 January 2017. The premiere of the movie was held on 13 July 2017 at Regal Cinema where the director, Cheyyar Ravi, had died in March 2017 bef ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Natannethuwa Dinna
''Natannethuwa Dinna'' ( si, නටන්නැතුව දින්නා, italic=yes) is a 2016 Sri Lankan Sinhala comedy film directed by Kalyana Chandrasekara and produced by A. Parister. It stars Bindu Bothalegama and Roshan Pilapitiya in lead roles along with Rodney Warnakula and Cletus Mendis. Music composed by Sarath Wickrama. It is the 1245th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast * Bindu Bothalegama as Veera / Sira * Cletus Mendis as President * Rodney Warnakula as Premayaa * Roshan Pilapitiya as Nishan Porapitiya * Madhi Panditharatne as Neela * Ronnie Leitch Ronnie Luke Leitch (19 October 1953 – 1 October 2018 as රොනී ලීච්), better known as Ronni Leitch and Thattaya, was a Sri Lankan actor, comedian, singer, presenter and a social activist. Largely popularized as a comedian, Leitch ... as Gunda * Milinda Perera as Jewelry owner * Ariyasena Gamage as Wimale * Dayasiri as Jailer * Devinda as Police officer Soundtrack References 2 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bhavatharana
''Bhavatharana'' ( si, භවතරණ) is a 2015 Sri Lankan Sinhala historical drama film directed by Devinda Kongahage as his film directorial debut. The film is co-produced by Mawathagama S. Rajaputra Weerasinghe with Shirani Keppetipola for Castoria Films and Rajaputhra Productions. It stars Malini Fonseka and newcomer Sajeew Rajaputra in lead roles whereas Sriyantha Mendis, Mahendra Perera, Udayanthi Kulatunga, Roshan Pilapitiya, Roshan Ravindra, and Chandika Nanayakkara made supportive roles. Plot The film is based on the political and cultural events of King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe and his reign. Cast * Malini Fonseka * Sajeew Rajaputra as Pulasthi * Sriyantha Mendis * Mahendra Perera * Udayanthi Kulatunga * Roshan Pilapitiya * Roshan Ravindra * Chandika Nanayakkara * Kumudu Nishantha * Srimal Wedisinghe * Asela Jayakody * Kanchana Kodithuwakku * Sanketh Wickramarage * Darshan Dharmaraj * Chitanjara Warakagoda * Deepani Silva * Richard Manamudali * Ganendri Kongaha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Samanala Sandhawaniya
Samanala Sandhwaniya (සමනල සංධ්වනිය ), also known as Butterfly Symphony is a 2013 Romantic film directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri and starring Yashoda Wimaladharma, Uddika Premarathna, Pubudu Chathuranga, Wilson Gunaratne, Soorya Dayaruwan, Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi, Roger Seneviratne and Chathurika Peiris. It was released on 4 October 2013 on EAP theaters. The film successfully completed 100 days in theatres. Plot Cast * Yashoda Wimaladharma as Punya Dissanayake * Uddika Premarathna as Vadisha Wikramanayaka ** Soorya Dayaruwan as Young Vadisha Wicramanayaka * Pubudu Chathuranga as Vadisha's elder brother * Wilson Gunaratne as Danny - Vadisha's Manager * Buddhadasa Vithanarachchi as Vadisha's father * Roger Seneviratne as Revatha Dissanayake * Chathurika Peiris as Vadisha's wife * Damitha Abeyratne as Punya's roommate * Roshan Pilapitiya Roshan Pilapitiya Abhayasinghe (born 21 March 1975: si, රොෂාන් පිලපිටිය), is an acto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahindagamanaya
''Mahindagamanaya'' ( si, මහින්දාගමනය, italic=yes) is a 2011 Sri Lankan Sinhala historical film directed by Sanath Abeysekara and produced by Dr. Daminda Upali Fernando. It stars Jeevan Kumaratunga, Dilhani Ekanayake in lead roles along with Roshan Ranawana and Roshan Pilapitiya. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. The film was released on 18 May with the 2600th celebration of Sambuddhathva Jayanthiya. It is the 1165th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film was produced with a budget of 600 million rupees. Plot Cast * Jeevan Kumaratunga as King Devanampiyatissa * Dilhani Ekanayake as Queen Ramadatta * Roshan Pilapitiya as Minister Aritta * Roshan Ranawana as Prince Mahanaga * Oshadi Hewamadduma as Queen Anula * Uddika Premarathna as Seru * Rex Kodippili as King Ashoka * Hemasiri Liyanage as Mantha * Anula Bulathsinhala as Mantha's wife * Jayani Senanayake * Udayanthi Kulatunga as Isikili * G.R Perera as Chapman of King's House * Duleeka Marap ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dakina Dakina Mal
''Dakina Dakina Mal'' ( si, දකින දකින මල්) is a 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic film directed by V. Sivadasan and produced by Sunil T. Fernando for Sunil T. Films. It stars Roger Seneviratne and Semini Iddamalgoda in lead roles along with Roshan Pilapitiya and Damitha Abeyratne. Music composed by Somapala Rathnayake and Mohan Raj. It is the 1165th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. It is a remake of 2007 Kollywood film ''Pachaikili Muthucharam'' which itself was remake of English movie Derailed (2005 film). Cast * Roger Seneviratne as Kumar * Semini Iddamalgoda as Chamathka * Damitha Abeyratne as Mandakini * Roshan Pilapitiya Roshan Pilapitiya Abhayasinghe (born 21 March 1975: si, රොෂාන් පිලපිටිය), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television as well as a singer. Largely active in television serials, Pilapitiya was awarded th ... as Aravinda * Udeni Alwis * Nilanthi Dias * Sahan Wijesinghe * Kapila Sigera * S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nil Diya Yahana
''Nil Diya Yahana'' ( si, නිල් දිය යහන, italic=yes) is a 2008 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Dayaratne Ratagedara and co-produced by Mali Hettiarachchi and Sujeewa Priyashantha for Hemlock Investments. It stars Saranga Disasekara in debut cinema acting with Chathurika Pieris in lead roles along with Tony Ranasinghe and Chandani Seneviratne. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 1117th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Shooting of the film was completed in and around Colombo, Dambulla and Nuwara Eliya. Dileepa Jayakody marked his entrance as the script writer. Plot Cast * Saranga Disasekara as Shanuka Mayadunne * Chathurika Peiris as Shehara Jayawardena * Tony Ranasinghe as Jayawardena, Shehara's father * Chandani Seneviratne as Asha, Shehara's mother * Sanath Gunathilake as Minister * Wilson Karunaratne * Damayanthi Fonseka as Shanuka's elder sister * Roshan Pilapitiya * Manike Attanayake as Shanuka's mother * Daya Alwis * Dilan Pe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hathara Denama Soorayo (2008 Remake)
''Hathara Denama Soorayo'' ( si, හතරදෙනාම සූරයෝ, italic=yes) is a 2008 Sri Lankan Sinhala action romantic film directed and produced by Neil Rupasinghe. The film is a remake of 1971 blockbuster of the same name directed and produced by the same person. With that, the film became the second in the history of film industry in the world that the same Producer and Director did a re-make of the same film after 37 years with the same theme creating a world record. The four protagonist roles are played by stars Buddhika Jayarathne, Roshan Pilapitiya, Jagath Chamila and Amila Abeysekara in lead roles along with Chathurika Peiris and Kanchana Mendis. Music composed by Jayantha Ratnayake. It is the 1101st Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast * Buddhika Jayaratne as Podde ayya * Roshan Pilapitiya as Vijay * Jagath Chamila as Jagiriya aka Jaggi * Amila Abeysekara as Linton * Chathurika Peiris as Nilmini * Kanchana Mendis as Soma * Chinthaka Kulatung ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
