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Wilson Gunaratne
Wilson Gunaratne (born March 9, 1949, as විල්සන් ගුණරත්න inhala is an actor and comedian in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. He is most notable for the role ''Kodithuwakku'' in television comedy sitcom ''Nonavaruni Mahathvaruni'' and stage drama ''Charitha Atak''. It is the only stage play in Sri Lanka in which one actor portrays eight different characters with eight different voices. Acting career At that time when he was working in an executive position in the field of hotel management, Gunaratne met Tony Ranasinghe through his elder brother. Under his guidance, Gunaratne made a minor role in a scene shot in the hotel premises for a film. Then Tony nominated Gunaratne for the role of the 'Duke' in Shakespeare's translation stage play ''Veniciye Welenda'' directed by playwright Bandula Vithanage. The play made the turning point of his acting career. Later he performed in two of Vithanage's plays: ''Sakala Jana'', ''Muhuṇu Dekak''. Me ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kadawatha
Kadawatha (or Kadawata) ( si, කඩවත ta, கடவத) is a large suburb of Colombo, in the Western Province, Sri Lanka. It is situated on the A1 highway, approximately away from the centre of Colombo. Industrial machines, factories, diesel motor houses, strategic investments and leisure destinations are some of the industries established there. Kadawatha is a collection of many ruralities, including Biyagama, Mahara, Ganemulla, Kirillawala, Rammuthugala, Dalupitiya, Karagahamuna (upper and lower), Biyanwila (upper and lower) and Kirimatiyagaraya. Kadawatha is mainly administrated by the Mahara Pradeshiya Sabha and some parts by the Biyagama Pradeshiya Sabha. It is a structured and infrastructure-rich Colombo suburb with the several Schools, Buddhist temples and Catholic and Christian churches. Demographically, Kadawatha area is predominantly Sinhalese and partially Tamils with a majority of them being Buddhists but there is a sizable Catholic and Hindu minority. The res ... [...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] |
Sinhalese Male Actors
Sinhala may refer to: * Something of or related to the Sinhalese people of Sri Lanka * Sinhalese people * Sinhala language, one of the three official languages used in Sri Lanka * Sinhala script, a writing system for the Sinhala language ** Sinhala (Unicode block), a block of Sinhala characters in Unicode * Sinhala cinema * Sinhala Kingdom, the Lankan kingdom mentioned in the Mahabharata, ''Mahābhārata'' * "Sinhala", a song from the 1999 album ''The Magical Sounds of Banco de Gaia'' {{disambig Language and nationality disambiguation pages ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Lankan Male Film Actors
Shri (; , ) is a Sanskrit term denoting resplendence, wealth and prosperity, primarily used as an honorific. The word is widely used in South and Southeast Asian languages such as Marathi, Malay (including Indonesian and Malaysian), Javanese, Balinese, Sinhala, Thai, Tamil, Telugu, Hindi, Nepali, Malayalam, Kannada, Sanskrit, Pali, Khmer, and also among Philippine languages. It is usually transliterated as ''Sri'', ''Sree'', ''Shri'', Shiri, Shree, ''Si'', or ''Seri'' based on the local convention for transliteration. The term is used in Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia as a polite form of address equivalent to the English "Mr." in written and spoken language, but also as a title of veneration for deities or as honorific title for local rulers. Shri is also another name for Lakshmi, the Hindu goddess of wealth, while a ''yantra'' or a mystical diagram popularly used to worship her is called Shri Yantra. Etymology Monier-Williams Dictionary gives the meaning of the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eka Gei Sokari
''Eka Gei Sokari (Polyandry with Sokari)'' ( si, එක ගෙයි සොකරි) is a 2020 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Jackson Anthony and produced by Creative Helanka (Pvt) Ltd. It stars Udari Warnakulasooriya and Akhila Dhanuddara in lead roles along with Sajitha Anthony and Wilson Gunaratne. Music composed by Chinthaka Jayakody. The movie is based on an ancient Lankan marital tradition known as ''Eka gei Kaema'' (means "fraternal polyandry") as well as dance tradition ''Sokari''. The soundtrack of the film was released in January 2020 at Savoy Theaters, Wellawatte. Plot The story dated back to 1930s prior to Soulbury constitutional reforms. In a rural hilly village called Akiriyankumbura in Wellassa, a beautiful girl, Sedera Menike (played by Udari) is protected by her two brothers Dingira and Dungura. However, she secretly fall in love with a rebel from Monarawila lineage, Monara (played by Akila). Meanwhile, a young and energetic Sokari dancer and a folk si ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Suparna (film)
''Suparna'' ( si, සුපර්ණා) is a 2020 Sri Lankan Sinhala fantasy thriller and first environmental Sci-fi film, directed by Sujeewa Priyal Yaddehige and produced by Kalyani Ranawaka form North West Films. It features an ensemble cast where Duleeka Marapana in lead role along with Dinakshie Priyasad, Ashan Dias, Darshan Dharmaraj and Sanjeewa Upendra in supportive roles. Music composed by Pabalu Wijegunawardana. Superna talks about environmental degradation caused by human activity, from genetic predation. In October 2020, Dhanushka Gunathilake won the award for the Best Cinematography at Indus Valley International Film Festival. Releasing Initially planned to release on 31 January 2020, it has been delayed due to prevailing films in cinema theaters. The film was officially screened on 14 February 2020. Cast * Duleeka Marapana as Suparna * Dinakshie Priyasad as Sumali * Ashan Dias as Indrajith * Darshan Dharmaraj as AYO 433 * Upendra Sanjeewa as King * Janak Prem ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
President Super Star
''President Super Star'' ( si, ප්රසිඩන්ට් සුපර් ස්ටාර්) is a 2019 Sri Lankan Sinhala political comedy film directed and produced by Udayakantha Warnasuriya for U Creations. It stars ensemble cast of veteran and young artists including Isuru Lokuhettiarachchi in lead role along with Mahendra Perera, Sriyantha Mendis, Gihan Fernando, Priyantha Seneviratne and Srimal Wedisinghe in supportive roles. Music composed by Mahesh Denipitiya. The film received mixed reviews from critics. However, the film was a box-office bomb and failed to earn the production charges. Plot Cast Main cast * Srimal Wedisinghe as Kelum Devasurendra * Isuru Lokuhettiarachchi as Asela Ranaweera * Mahendra Perera as Vijitha Mapalagama * Sriyantha Mendis as Dasharaj Dharmapala * Priyantha Seneviratne as Priyantha Alawirathna * Gihan Fernando as Program host * Ajith Weerasinghe as Jagath Saparamadu * Tharindi Fernando as Dilanka, Asela's wife Supporti ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Thaala (2019 Film)
''Thaala'' ( si, තාල) is a 2019 Sri Lankan Sinhalese musical drama film directed by Paalitha Perera and produced by Nilan Weerasinghe for MEntertainment production as a Sirasa Movie. It stars Hemal Ranasinghe and Kalani Dodantenna in lead roles along with Jayalath Manoratne and Kaushalya Fernando. Music composed by Chinthaka Jayakody. It is the 1322nd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot The children of two villages come to the Hatangala school situated in the middle of a large forest, a rock and a tank. This is a very rural school. There is a shortage of teachers in the school due to the difficulties. The Principal Hewanayake (Manoratne) and the Amaravathi teacher (Kaushalya), who are about to retire, are trying unsuccessfully to keep the children who are leaving the school day by day. Local politician (Chamila), think to take this advantage of the lack of children in the school, and are trying to close the school with Osukula (Priyantha), a school teacher and a gro ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bimba Devi Alias Yashodhara
Bimba Devi alias Yashodhara () is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala language epic, biographical drama film written and directed by professor Sunil Ariyaratne. This historical biographical film depicts the life of princess Yashodhara, the wife of Prince Siddhartha. It is the 1304th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhalese cinema. The film stars Indian actress Pallavi Subhash (who is making her Sinhala language debut in the film) and Indian actor Arpit Choudhary in the lead roles. Other supporting crew includes Sri Lankan actors Dineth De Silva, Sangeetha Thedani, Ajith Weerasinghe, Udari Perera, and Kamal Deshapriya. This is directed by Sri Lankan film director Sunil Ariyaratne. The filming of the movie took place at Ranmihithenna Telecinema Park, Sri Lanka. The film was released on 26 April 2018, simultaneously with upcoming Vesak festival. The film screened 74 theaters worldwide and passed 100 days successfully. Screening of the film ended on 9 August. Cast * Pallavi Subhash as Princess ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ali Kathawa
''Ali Kathawa (An Elephant's Tale)'' ( si, italic=yes, අලි කතාව) is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala children's film directed by Sunil Ariyaratne and produced by Gunapala Rathnasekara for Sipvin Films. It stars a child artist Kaushalya Nirmana in lead role along with Ravindra Randeniya, Tharuka Wanniarachchi, Dhananjaya Siriwardena and Yohani Hansika. Music composed by Rohana Weerasinghe. It is the 1276th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. The film is based on the novel ''Anusha Saha Raja Kumaru'' written by Leticia Boteju. Cast * Kaushalya Nirmana as Bhanu ( Main Actor ) * Yohani Hansika as Sumangali * Dhananjaya Siriwardena as King * Tharuka Wanniarachchi as Queen * Ravindra Randeniya as Hermit * Duleeka Marapana as Veddah Gomari * Rodney Warnakula as Kinnara leader * Sarath Kothalawala as Handuna veddah * Kumara Thirimadura Kumara Thirimadura (born April 17, 1969 as කුමාර තිරිමාදුර) [Sinhala) is ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
None Mage Sudu None
''None Mage Sudu None'' ( si, නෝනේ මගේ සුදු නෝනේ, italic=yes) is a 2015 Sri Lankan Sinhala comedy film directed by Eranga Senarathna and produced by D.D.R.D.S Samarasekara for Sri Jaya Cineroo. It stars Wilson Gunaratne and Anusha Damayanthi in lead roles along with Mahinda Pathirage and Mihira Sirithilaka. Music composed by Lasantha Jayasekara. It is the 1230th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast * Wilson Gunaratne as Hector * Anusha Damayanthi as Pabalu * Mihira Sirithilaka as Manju * Mahinda Pathirage Thanthrige Pathirage Mahinda (born March 22, 1952, as මහින්ද පතිරගේ) inhala, popularly as Mahinda Pathirage, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. Particularly act in comedy roles, Pathirage is ... as Sando * Sanjula Diwarathne as Anju * Sanju Rodrigo as Lasanda * Manel Chandralatha as Prophecy telling lady * Dayasiri Hettiarachchi as Fransic matchmaker Soundtrack References ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sri Siddhartha Gautama (film)
''Sri Siddhartha Gautama'' (ශ්රී සිද්ධාර්ථ ගෞතම) is a 2013 Sinhalese epic biographical film based on the life of the Buddha. Directed by Saman Weeraman Written by, Dr Edwin Ariyadasa, Saman Weersman, Navin Gunarathne and George Paldona. Starring by Gagan Malik, Anchal Singh, Ranjan Ramanayake, Anjani Perera, Roshan Ranawana, Gautam Gulati, Saranga Disasekara, Dilhani Ekanayake, and Wilson Gooneratne. Veteran film maker Chandran Rutnam was the main adviser to the project. The film was released in Sri Lanka on 24 January 2013 on EAP theaters. The film has been dubbed into many languages such as in Mandarin, Thai, Vietnamese and Hindi. It has also been subtitled in French, Japanese, Vietnamese, Mandarin and Hindi. The film received five of the eight awards presented at 2014 UN Vesak Buddhist Film festival in Hanoi, Vietnam including the Best Featured film, Best Actor award, Best Director award, Best Editor award and Best Music award. Cas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
