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Sarath Kothalawala
Sarath Kothalawala ( :si:සරත් කොතලාවල) inhala is an actor, director, producer and a screenplay writer in Sri Lankan cinema. He, along with Kumara Thirimadura, won the Award for the Best Screenplay at Derana Lux Film Awards in 2014 for ''Thanha Rathi Ranga'' movie. Personal life His father was a businessman and mother worked as a rubber collector in a rubber estate. He is married to Pushpa Samanmali, and they have one daughter Isuri Sandeepani and a son Isuru Manusha. Career Kothalawala first appeared in Street theatre ''Diriya Kadella'' directed by Jayalal Rohana. While performed in the drama, he met Shelton Payagala, who was his teacher and guided him towards stage dramas and other theatre works, as he said. He took 15 years to study aspects of drama. Kothalawala has acted in about 80 stage plays, where he also directed many stage plays. His most popular stage plays include ''Sookarayek Samaga'', ''Nari Burathi'', ''Gabbara Minisa'' ''Gutikamata Niyamit ... [...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] |
Sumedha (film)
In Buddhist texts, Sumedha is a rebirth in Buddhism, previous life of Gotama Buddha (Pāli; sa, Gautama) in which he declares his intention to become a Buddha (title), Buddha. Buddhist texts describe that this takes place when Gotama Buddha is still a bodhisattva, Buddha-to-be ('' pi, bodhisatta, link=no'', '' sa , bodhisattva , link=no''). Traditions regard Sumedha's life as the beginning of the spiritual journey leading up to the attainment of Buddhahood by Gotama in his last life, a journey which takes place through many lifetimes. Born in a brahmin family, Sumedha begins to live as an ascetic in the mountains. One day he meets Dīpankara Buddha ( sa, Dīpaṃkara , link=no) and offers his own body for him to walk over. During this sacrifice, he makes a vow that he also will be a Buddha in a future lifetime, which is confirmed by Dīpankara through a prophecy. The encounter between Sumedha and Dīpankara Buddha is the oldest Buddhist story known which deals with the path of ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parawarthana
''Parawarthana (The Reflections)'' ( si, පරාවර්තන, italic=yes), is a 2014 Sinhala-language Sri Lankan drama thriller film directed by cinematographer Jayanath Gunawardhana. The film co-produced by Mohammad Mujahid, Ranganath Dias with the director himself for Through the Lens Films. It stars Somy Rathnayake, Pubudu Chathuranga and Dulani Anuradha in lead roles along with Geetha Kanthi Jayakody and Bimal Jayakody. The score has been done by Dinesh Subasinghe. It is the 1200th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot The plot was based on Buddhist teachings of universal justice, retribution. The story starts calmly with simple things happening in a folk village near Anuradhapura. Rathane Aiya portrays a saintly person who lives in the neighborhood of a mother and two sons Jayasena and Siripala. The day before the poya, Siripala kills his elder brother. Rathne is the crime suspect and arrested. He is sentenced to death on the gallows. While awaiting death, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Nikini Vassa
''Nikini Vassa (August Drizzle)'' ( si, නිකිණි වැස්ස, italic=yes) is a 2013 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Aruna Jayawardana and produced by Dr Kusumsiri De Silva. It stars Chandani Seneviratne and Jagath Manuwarna in lead roles along with Thumindu Dodantenna and Bimal Jayakodi. Music composed by Nadeeka Guruge. It is the 1190th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film had positive reviews from international and local critics and won many international awards as well. Plot Cast * Chandani Seneviratne as Somalatha * Thumindu Dodantenna * Jagath Manuwarna * Bimal Jayakody * Kumara Thirimadura Kumara Thirimadura (born April 17, 1969 as කුමාර තිරිමාදුර) 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. ... * Sarath Kothalawala * W. Jayasiri * Sulochana Gamage * Lakshman Mendis * Wajira Kodithuwakku * Daya ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bomba Saha Rosa
''Bomba Saha Rosa (Bombs and Roses)'' ( si, italic=yes, බෝම්බ හා රෝස) is a 2013 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic thriller film directed by Anuruddha Jayasinghe and produced by Eric Kusum Markavitage for Swiss Lanka & Lycky Asia Films. It stars Upeksha Swarnamali and Vishwanath Kodikara in lead roles along with Mahendra Perera and Bimal Jayakody. Music composed by Ranga Dasanayaka. It is the 1244th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Supporting actor Tharindu Wijesinghe died before the screening of the film. Plot Cast * Upeksha Swarnamali as Shani * Mahendra Perera as Gotta * Bimal Jayakody as Mahil * Darshan Dharmaraj as Nadan * Vishwanath Kodikara as Nirmal * Sriyani Amarasena * Suminda Sirisena as Minister Daya * Jayani Senanayake as Nandani * Sampath Tennakoon as OIC * 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gamani (2011 Film)
''Gamani'' ( si, ගාමනි) is a 2011 Sri Lankan Sinhala war thriller biographical film directed by Rear Admiral Sarath Weerasekara and produced by Upali Rajapakse. It stars Dilhani Ekanayake and Bimal Jayakody in lead roles along with Mahendra Perera and Jagath Chamila. Music composed by Nadeeka Guruge. It is the 1245th film in Sri Lankan cinema. The film is influenced by 1999 LTTE terrorist attack of Gonagala massacre. The film has been shot in and around Karuwalagaswewa for 12 consecutive days. Cast * Dilhani Ekanayake as Sulochana Weerasekera 'Iskola Hamine' * Bimal Jayakody as Major Vikum * Mahendra Perera as Mahendra * Jagath Chamila as Sunimal * W. Jayasiri as Sumedha 'Hamuduruwo' * Ranjith Rubasinghe as Sirisoma * Jagath Benaragama as Jagath * Suminda Sirisena as School teacher * Kumara Thirimadura as Sergeant Ranasinghe * Darshan Dharmaraj as LTTE leader * Sampath Jayaweera as Upul * Muthu Tharanga as Mala * Asela Jayakody as Head Grama Arakshaka * Sarath Kothala ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinhawalokanaya
''Sinhawalokanaya'' (සිංහාවලෝකනය - Lion's Pride) is a 2011 Sinhala sports drama film written and directed by Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa. The film features Dilan Jay and Raini Charuka Goonatillake in the leading roles while Menaka Rajapakse, Sanath Gunathilake, Kumara Thirimadura,_Mihira_Sirithilaka.html" ;"title="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. ..., Mihira Sirithilaka">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. ..., Mihira Sirithilaka, Kanchana Mendis, Pubudu Chathuranga and Cletus Mendis also play key supporting roles. The Sri Lanka cricket star, Tillakaratne Dilshan also played a supporting role. Produced by EAP circuit cinemas, the film had music scored by Ravihans Wetakepotha while songs were composed by Ravihans Wetakep ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tikiri Suwanda
''Tikiri Suwanda'' ( si, ටිකිරි සුවඳ, italic=yes) is a 2010 Sri Lankan Sinhala family drama film directed by Sunil Aruna Weerasiri and produced by Kanthi Weerasiri for Aruna Kanthi Films. It stars Maleesha Samaratunga and Pramodh Mihiranga Weerasiri in lead roles along with Joe Abeywickrama and Jayalal Rohana. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 1147th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film was shot around Narammala area. Plot Cast * Maleesha Samaratunga as Tikiri * Pramodh Mihiranga Weerasiri as Ramesh * Joe Abeywickrama as Devendra, Samanmalee's father * Anula Karunathilaka as Samanmalee's mother * Rodney Warnakula as Suran * Janaka Ranasinghe as Parakku * Jayalal Rohana as Rajasinghe Chulodara aka Baby * Giriraj Kaushalya as Alphonsu * Duleeka Marapana as Samanmalee * Ramya Wanigasekara as Tikiri's granny Rosalin * Priyantha Seneviratne as Gurunnanse * Sarath Kothalawala as Gas Banda * Upeksha Swarnamali as Nilmini * Sarath Chandras ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bindu (2009 Film)
''Bindu'' ( si, italic=yes, බිංදු) is a 2009 Sri Lankan Sinhala children's film directed by Somaratne Dissanayake and produced by his wife Renuka Balasooriya for Cine Films Lanka. It stars Sachin Chathuranga and Ruvindika Ishadini in lead roles along with Jayalath Manoratne and Kumara Thirimadura. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. The film revolves around a child boy and girl make an eternal relationship with a baby elephant Bindu and the consequences results from the relationship around them. The film has shot around Sigiriya. Cast * Sachin Chathuranga as Muthu * Ruvindika Ishadini as Malee * Jayalath Manoratne as Kolamba haadaya * 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. ... as Saping * Jayani Senanayake as Gune's wife * Athula Liyanage as W ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dancing Star (film)
''Dancing Star'' ( si, ඩාන්සින් ස්ටාර්) is a 2009 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Susara Dinal and produced by Sirasa Movies for MTV Network (Pvt) Ltd. It stars popular singer Dushyanth Weeraman and newcomer Shiroshi Romeshika in lead roles along with Sanath Gunathilake and Nilanthi Dias. Music composed by Bathiya and Santhush. It is the 1120th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast The film leads with two newcomers to the cinema industry. * Dushyanth Weeraman * Shiroshi Romeshika as Shiroshi * Sanath Gunathilake as Ramanayake * Nilanthi Dias * Hashini Gonagala * Sarath Kothalawala * Roshan Ranawana as Sudesh * Ravindra Randeniya as Greshan * Kumara Thirimadura Kumara Thirimadura (born April 17, 1969 as කුමාර තිරිමාදුර) 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. ... * Rosy Senanayake * Lak ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Machan (2008 Film)
''Machan'' is a 2008 Italian-Sri Lankan comedy film written, directed, and produced by Uberto Pasolini as his directorial debut about the made-up Sri Lankan National Handball Team that vanished in 2004. Background Based upon a true story, the film was shot on locations in Sri Lanka and Germany. The inspiration came from the actual case of the 2004 incident, where a fake Sri Lankan national handball team tricked its way into a German tournament, lost all of their matches, and subsequently vanished. Production spent several weeks speaking with people in the less fortunate areas of Colombo and used the people met through that research to create the backgrounds of the main characters. When director Uberto Pasolini heard of the incident, he stated "I fell in love with the story so much that I decided to shoot it myself". Under the working title of ''Handball'', the film was produced and financed by Redgrave Films (UK), RAI Cinema (Italy), Babelsberg Films (Germany), and Shakthi Film ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sikuru Hathe
''Sikuru Hathe'' ( si, සිකුරු හතේ, italic=yes Translation: Venus at 7th place of the horoscope) is a 2007 Sri Lankan Sinhala comedy film directed by Giriraj Kaushalya and produced by Hans Anton Vanstarex for New Imperial Talkies. It stars Vijaya Nandasiri, Anarkali Akarsha and Suraj Mapa in lead roles along with Rodney Warnakula and Susila Kottage. Music composed by Tharupathi Munasinghe, and songs composed by Rohana Weerasinghe and Navaratne Gamage. It is the 1092nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. One of best comedy films ever produced in the country, ''Sikuru Hathe'' became the highest-grossing film in 2007 and won many awards at several local film award ceremonies. The film earned a record collection of Rs. 26 million for 31 days with nearly 300,000 patrons in 25 cinema theaters across the country. It collected Rs. 50 million with 500,000 patrons on October 30 completes 75th day. Plot The story revolves around the match-maker Mangala Jaya (Vijaya), wh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
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