Douglas Ranasinghe

Acting

Douglas Ranasinghe

Born May 27, 1945 (age 81)

Douglas Ranasinghe is a prominent, veteran Sri Lankan actor, dramatist, director, writer, and broadcaster who has contributed to local cinema, theater, and television for over five decades. Born on May 27, 1945, in Kurunegala, Sri Lanka, he is widely celebrated for his versatile character acting and distinct screen presence. He received his primary education at St. Anne's College, Kurunegala and l…

Known For

Dharmayuddhaya 2Dharmayuddhaya 2 · 2026
Dharmayuddhaya 2
★ 9.02026
MovieCrimeDrama
A murder investigation is reopened after 8 years, making life far more complicated for a man related to the case and his family.
Wathsala AkkaWathsala Akka · 1985
Wathsala Akka
1985
MovieDrama
A 1985 Sri Lankan drama directed by Sarath Gunaratne. The film features performances by Douglas Ranasinghe and Sriyani Amarasena. Ideally noted for its visual style, the film won the award for Best Black and White Cinematography at the 14th Sarasaviya Awards, alongside an award for Best Female Playback Singer.
ZOOMZOOM · 2016
ZOOM
2016
MovieHorrorRomance
Naduli and Nisal are in a relationship but suddenly after an unfortunate accident Naduli dies. Sanuli believes that she is to blame for her twin sister's death as it is due to her mistake that Naduli meets with an untimely death. She suffers mentally. Naduli's soul takes advantage of Sanuli's mental state and takes over her body with the hope of reuniting with Nisal.
Father of IndependenceFather of Independence · 2018
Father of Independence
★ 5.82018
MovieDramaHistory
As the rage against British colonization in Sri Lanka continues, civilians are having a new hope about their new activists.
Light AroseLight Arose · 2017
Light Arose
★ 7.52017
MovieHistory
Aloko Udapadi is a Sinhalese epic historical film based on the story of King Valagamba of Anuradhapura (89 – 77 BCE).
Crystal BookCrystal Book · 1994
Crystal Book
★ 9.01994
MovieDrama
This European thriller, set in Sri Lanka, attempts to expound upon the philosophical implications of life, death, and memory. JB, an academic famed for his studies of oriental culture and alcoholic who has never recovered from his wife's suicide, returns to Sri Lanka to translate a book written on glass. It is supposed to contain Buddha's discourse upon memory. While he is there, an attractive nurse, Julia asks him to assist a young boy who wants to locate his father who is now living in a Tamil-occupied area. The Tamil terrorists will kill any trespassers. Compounding JB's conflict in deciding to go is that his former home where he lived with his wife is in that area. Unbeknownst to him, the boy is really a Tamil spy.
AswasumaAswasuma · 2002
Aswasuma
★ 6.02002
MovieDramaCrime
An elderly man who regrets certain events in his past life displays his struggle to relieve the bottled-up feelings which had disturbed him throughout his life. Opening with the funeral of the elderly Guneris' wife the film follows the revelation of his past which is filled with a number of tragic events including a triple murder he had committed 52 years ago.
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions) · 1987
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
★ 9.01987
MovieDrama
This psychological drama attempts to dwell into the mind of Aravinda, whose Buddhist empathy and detachment are contrasted with his worldly friends and relatives. The English translation of the title, "The Way of the Lotus" implies Aravinda as Lotus-rising above dirt and mud to blossom.

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