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G. R. Perera
Galhenage Rathnapala Perera (; 13 November 1939 – 1 May 2023) was an actor in Sri Lankan Cinema of Sri Lanka, cinema, theatre and television. He acted in more than 600 television serials, with a career spanned over seven decades. Early life and education Rathnapala Perera was born on 13 November 1939 in Kirulapana, British Ceylon, as the first child of the family. The family soon after moved to Egodawatta, Boralesgamuwa. His father was a businessman and a gambling addict, while his mother was a teacher. He received his education from Rattanapitiya Ananda Vidyalaya and Kotahena Prince College, Colombo 13. He had two younger brothers and one younger sister. Career Perera was introduced to drama by his friend and dramatist Tissa Abeysekara. Abeysekara, along with Perera, Prema Ranjith Thilakaratna, Dharmasiri Wickramaratna, and Wickrama Bogoda formed a drama group ''Ape Kattiya'' led by dramatist Sugathapala de Silva. Perera acted in the group's stage drama ''Boarding Karayo.'' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kirulapana
Kirulapone (Kirulapana) is a suburb in Colombo, Sri Lanka Sri Lanka, officially the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, also known historically as Ceylon, is an island country in South Asia. It lies in the Indian Ocean, southwest of the Bay of Bengal, separated from the Indian subcontinent, ... which is also known as ''Colombo 5.'' The A4 (High Level Road) runs through Kirulapone while Elvitigala Mawatha (Narahenpita Road), which leads to the Katunayake Airport (CMB) begins from here. Places of Interest * Best Western Elyon Colombo Hotel * Calvary Church * Ministry of Finance and Mass Media * Poorvaramaya Buddhist Temple Schools * Mahamathya Maha Vidyalaya (fromally Bhadrawathie Vidyalaya) * Lanka Shaba College * Asian International School * Ilma International Girls' School * Royal Institute Girls' School Transport * Bus-138 route (Fort-Maharagama) * Bus 120 route (Pettah-Piliyandala ) * Bus 122 route (Pettah-Awissawella) * Bus 125 route (Pettah-Padukka/Ingi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Parliament Jokes
''Parliament Jokes'' () is a 2002 Sri Lankan Sinhala comedy, action film directed by Ranjan Ramanayake and produced by Lal Kaluarachchi for Lak films. It stars Ranjan Ramanayake, comic duo Bandu Samarasinghe, and Tennyson Cooray in lead roles along with Ananda Wickramage, Wilson Karunaratne, Sasanthi Jayasekara and Sanoja Bibile. It is the 973rd Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot There is a public meeting on how people in a certain village should elect their leader. The meeting is handled by the village monk. The Father of the Church and the Muslim Mudali are supporting the Leader of the House, irrespective of ethnic or religious differences. But it was the insane politician, Walisundara (Wilson), who suddenly broke in. He threatened the Chief monk with his thuggery powers and threatened to give Walisundara preferential treatment. Meanwhile, there are three brothers in the other side of the village. Eldest of the trio, Amaris (Tennyson) is a thief famous for smuggle coco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Midnight's Children (film)
''Midnight's Children'' is a 2012 film adaptation of Salman Rushdie's 1981 novel. The film features an ensemble cast of Satya Bhabha, Shriya Saran, Siddharth, Ronit Roy, Anupam Kher, Shabana Azmi, Kulbhushan Kharbanda, Seema Biswas, Shahana Goswami, Samrat Chakrabarti, Rahul Bose, Soha Ali Khan, Anita Majumdar and Darsheel Safary. With a screenplay by Rushdie and directed by Deepa Mehta, the film began principal photography in Colombo, Sri Lanka, in February 2011 and wrapped in May 2011. Shooting was kept a secret as Mehta feared protests by Islamic fundamentalist groups. The film was shown at the Toronto International Film Festival, the Vancouver International Film Festival, and the BFI London Film Festival. The film was also a nominee for Best Picture and seven other categories at the 1st Canadian Screen Awards, winning two awards. Plot The film begins with narrator Saleem Sinai describing his birth at the exact moment of Indian independence. His narrative then jumps bac ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mahindagamanaya
''Mahindagamanaya'' () 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 Sri Lankan cinema encompasses the Sri Lankan film industry. It is a fledgling industry that has struggled to find a footing since its inauguration in 1947 with '' Kadawunu Poronduwa'' produced by S. M. Nayagam of Chitra Kala Movietone. Sri Lan .... 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sinhawalokanaya
''Sinhawalokanaya'' (සිංහාවලෝකනය - Lion's Pride) is a 2011 in film, 2011 Sinhala language, Sinhala sports drama film written and directed by Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa. The film features DeLon, Dilan Jay and Raini Charuka Goonatillake in the leading roles while Menaka Rajapakse, Sanath Gunathilake, Kumara Thirimadura, 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 Wetakepotha, Rookantha Gunathilake and Dilan Lamb. It was released in January 2011 and was a very big commercial hit in Sri Lankan Film History in that year. But it received critical acclaim for background score and the use of music and sound design while getting lukewarm reviews from Critics for the overall film direction. This is the 1150th fi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kshema Bhoomi
''Kshema Bhoomi'' () 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 Asoka Peiris (born 1942 – died 24 December 2007 as :si:අශෝක පීරිස්, අශෝක පීරිස්) inhala, was a Sri Lankan actor in Cinema of Sri Lanka, Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. A highly versatile ... as Bandara * Palitha Silva * Jackson Anthony * Thamara Dilrukshi * Sangeetha Weeraratne * Yashoda Wimaladharma as Damayanthi * Vijaya Nandasiri * Grace Ariyawimal * Sriyantha Mendis * Raja Sumanapala * Jagath Chamila * G.R Perera as Ralahamy * Wasantha Wittachchi as Sumathipala References 2010 films 2010s Sinhala-language films {{2010s-SriLanka ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sandalu Thalen Eha
''Sandalu Thalen Eha'' () is a 2008 Sri Lankan Sinhala action thriller film directed and produced by Gamini Pushpakumara for Super Films. It stars Jagath Benaragama and Asela Jayakody in lead roles along with G.R Perera and Buddhika Indurugalla. Music composed by Chaminda Malan. The film recorded as the first all-male Sri Lankan movie to be screened. It is the 1110th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast * Jagath Benaragama * G.R Perera * Asela Jayakody Asela Jayakody (20 April 1971 – 27 November 2011 as අසේල ජයකොඩි) inhala was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama, and television. Notable works of his career included acting in the films ''Gamani'' and ''Salelu Wara ... * Buddhika Indurugalla * Mapalagama Wimalaratne * Kapila Sigera * Podinilame Dedunu Pitiya * Dilip Wickramasinghe * Chamikara Bokaragoda * Kumara Ranepura * Vathika Perera References 2008 films 2000s Sinhala-language films 2008 action thriller films {{200 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Superstar (2008 Sinhala Film)
''Superstar'' () is a 2008 Sri Lankan Sinhala action romantic comedy film produced by AJ Films. It stars Sanath Gunathilake and Kanchana Mendis in lead roles along with Rex Kodippili and Cletus Mendis. Music composed by Jayantha Ratnayake. It is the 1100th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Cast * Sanath Gunathilake as Ranjith Bandara * Kanchana Mendis * Rex Kodippili as Jayawardana * Cletus Mendis Gammada Liyanage Cletus Paulinus Mendis, popularly as Cletus Mendis (born as :si:ක්ලීටස් මෙන්ඩිස්, ක්ලීටස් මෙන්ඩිස් Sinhala language, Sinhala) is a Sri Lankan actor, mainly works in cine ... * G.R Perera * Ananda Athukorala * Manjula Thilini References External links * 2008 films 2000s Sinhala-language films {{2000s-SriLanka-film-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Anjalika
''Anjalika'' () is a 2006 Sinhala romance film. It was written by Mahesh Rathsara and directed by Channa Perera. The film features Channa Perera, Pooja Umashankar and Anarkali Akarsha in the leading roles while Rex Kodippili, and Sanath Gunathilake play key supporting roles. It was produced by Malith Palliyaguruge, the film had music scored by Rohana Weerasinghe. The film marked the debut acting by Kollywood actress Pooja in Sinhala cinema. Popular television presenter, Narada Bakmeewewa also made his cinema debut with the film. It was released in June 2006 to good reviews and good box office A box office or ticket office is a place where ticket (admission), tickets are sold to the public for admission to an event. Patrons may perform the transaction at a countertop, through a hole in a wall or window, or at a Wicket gate, wicket. ..., even though the plot was criticized by critics. This was Pooja's first Sinhala film. The film has been shot in Malaysia, becoming th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Randiya Dahara
''Randiya Dahara (Golden Water)'' () is a 2004 Sri Lankan Sinhala drama film directed by Udayakantha Warnasuriya and produced by Neil Ranjth Palliyaguruge for R.J Films. It stars Geetha Kumarasinghe and Kamal Addararachchi in lead roles along with Jackson Anthony and Mahendra Perera. Music composed by veteran musician Premasiri Khemadasa. It is the 1045th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Shooting was completed from fifty days in the locations in and around Colombo, Divulapitiya and Diyatalawa. Plot Cast * Geetha Kumarasinghe as Amali Weerasuriya * Kamal Addararachchi as Captain Samantha Weerasuriya * Jackson Anthony as Lionel * Anula Karunathilaka as Samantha's Amma * Mahendra Perera as Kulatunga * Sanath Gunathilake as Colonel Chanuka Hettiarachchi * Jeevan Kumaratunga Jeewan Kumaranatunga (born 7 November 1958: ), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television, who later became a politician, a former member of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, parliament ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rajjumala
''Rajjumala'' () 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 as Sekara's mother * Roshan Pilapitiya Polwatta Rajapaksa Rajakaruna Rajawasala Mudiyanselage Chethiya Roshan Bandara Abeysingha Pilapitiya (born 21 March 1975: ), popularly as Roshan Pilapitiya, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television as well as a singer. Largely ac ... * Nirosha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bheeshanaye Athuru Kathawak
''Bheeshanaye Athuru Kathawak (A Drop in the Reign of Terror)'' () is a 2003 Sri Lankan Sinhala action thriller film directed by Amaranath Jayathilake and produced by himself with the funds of NFC Films. It stars Nita Fernando and Cletus Mendis in lead roles along with Vishaka Siriwardana and Madhuranga Chandimal. Music composed by Priyanjit Wijesekara. The film also screened at International Film Festival, Rotterdam. It is the 1017th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Plot Cast * Nita Fernando as Mrs. Somadasa * Cletus Mendis as Akman * Vishaka Siriwardana as Allan Nona * Mahendra Perera * Wilson Karunaratne * G.R Perera as Somadasa * Sarath Kothalawala as Revolutionary Leader * Miyuri Samarasinghe Wijeratne Miyuri Samarasinghe (15 March 1939 – 6 February 2021: as ), popularly as Miyuri Samarasinghe, was an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Apart from acting, she also worked as a dancer, scriptwriter, producer and dire ... as Sopina * Madhura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
