Wijerathna Warakagoda

Acting

Wijerathna Warakagoda

Born November 21, 1933 · Kurunegala, Sri Lanka (age 92)

Wijeratne Warakagoda (born November 21, 1933) is a legendary Sri Lankan actor, singer, and voice artist whose career in the arts spans over 60 years. He is widely recognized as one of the most respected cultural figures in Sri Lanka, making significant contributions across cinema, theater, television, and radio.

Known For

BaddegamaBaddegama · 1980
Baddegama
★ 6.61980
MovieDrama
Baddegama or, more correctly, Beddegama is a 1980 award winning Sinhalese language film directed by Lester James Peries that follows the lives of village people in British Colonial Sri Lanka. The film is based on the 1913 book titled as "The Village in the Jungle" by Leonard Woolf. Silindu is a hunter in a small village where he and his family endure a life of hardships. After facing disease and poverty under colonial rule, the final blow comes when Silindu is tried for murder.
Mother Teresa of CalcuttaMother Teresa of Calcutta · 2003
Mother Teresa of Calcutta
★ 6.62003
MovieDramaTV Movie
The inspirational portrayal of Mother Teresa, a simple nun who became one of the most significant personalities of the 20th Century. Armed with a faith that could move mountains, Mother Teresa followed her calling to help the poor, the lepers, the dying and the abandoned children in the slums of Calcutta, challenging many authorities - including the church - along the way.
Parasathu MalParasathu Mal · 1966
Parasathu Mal
1966
MovieDramaRomance
The story follows Bonny Mahaththaya (Gamini Fonseka), a wealthy and hedonistic landowner who lives a life of wine and pleasure. His world is challenged by his unrequited love for Kamala (Punya Heendeniya), who instead loves a humble worker named Sirisena (Joe Abeywickrama).
Silence of the HeartSilence of the Heart · 1969
Silence of the Heart
★ 9.01969
MovieRomanceDrama
Dhammi is a mischievous schoolgirl, Sugath a shy and introverted boy new in school. Dhammi is immediately attracted to him and they become friends. The friendship eventually develops in to a special relationship, but when Sugath reveals his love for her she shuns him.
Between Two WorldsBetween Two Worlds · 1966
Between Two Worlds
★ 6.61966
MovieDrama
The son of a newly rich industrialist becomes embroiled in a murder cover-up.
DaruwaneDaruwane · 2012
Daruwane
★ 5.02012
MovieDramaFamily
Rakshitha and his sister Mahesha have joined a new school. Their teacher's son Diluka, who is jealous of Rakshitha studies in the same class. Unaware of Diluka and Rakshitha's enmity, their relatives fall in love and decide to get married. Will this be the end of their bitterness?
The TreasureThe Treasure · 1972
The Treasure
★ 7.01972
MovieMysteryThriller
Based on a short story written by G.B. Senanayake in one of his short story collection known as "The Revenge," the film revolves around a murder committed for the purpose of gaining access to a hidden treasure.
Mother TeresaMother Teresa · 2003
Mother Teresa
★ 4.72003
SeriesDrama
In poverty-ravaged Calcutta, Sister Teresa, a teacher at a boarding school for wealthy girls, feels God's call to leave everything behind to devote herself to those most in need. With determination, she defies church rules and plunges into the crowded streets, bringing comfort to the sick and marginalized, thus beginning her extraordinary mission of charity.

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