Freddie Silva

Acting

Freddie Silva

Born May 18, 1938

Died October 29, 2001 · aged 63

Haupe Liyanage Athukorala Morris Joseph Ranabahu, popularly known as Freddie Silva, was a Sri Lankan film actor, and playback singer, who appeared from 1963 until 2001. Freddie was known for being one of the most popular Sri Lankan comedians of the 1960s, 1970s and 1980s.

Known For

Jaya SikuruiJaya Sikurui · 1984
Jaya Sikurui
1984
MovieAction
Jaya Sikurui is the 597th movie in Sri Lankan cinema history.
Pissu DoublePissu Double · 2002
Pissu Double
2.02002
MovieComedy
Jackie and Vikie steal money from a charity box in their village and run away. They arrive in Colombo and stay in a hotel where Jackie falls in love with Bhagya, a psychiatrist. Unknown, that another man, named Tintin is also in the race to win over Bhagya. Who will finally win her heart?
Nommara 17Nommara 17 · 1989
Nommara 17
1989
MovieActionDrama
Nommara 17 (Sinhala: නොම්මර 17) is a 1989 Sri Lankan Sinhala action thriller film directed by Hemasiri Sellapperuma and produced by Preethiraj Weeraratne for Weeraratne Enterprises. It stars Vijaya Kumaratunga, Sanath Gunathilake and Jeewan Kumaranatunga in lead roles along with Mervyn Jayathunga, Freddie Silva and Sabeetha Perera. The music was composed by Ernest Soysa. It is the 691st film in the Sinhala cinema. The film was screened after the assassination of lead actor Vijaya Kumaratunga, which influenced the fans to come and watch his famous movie star for the last time on the silver screen. Thus recorded as one of the huge blockbuster hit in Sinhala cinema, which also won Sarasaviya Award as well. It successfully passed 200 days at theatres.
Pissu PusoPissu Puso · 2001
Pissu Puso
2001
MovieComedy
The story revolves around Mahanama, a well-known police officer who leaves his country to settle abroad. His son Prem is in love with Sulochana who lives in Sri Lanka. As fate would have it, Sulochana is not in love with Prem but Dougie; who is the lost son of Mahanama.
Maruwa Samaga WaseMaruwa Samaga Wase · 1977
Maruwa Samaga Wase
1977
MovieCrimeDrama
Based on the character of the infamous bandit Marusira, Maruwa Samaga Wase is another movie that was directed by Titus Thotawatte. Marusira A.K.A Siripala is a criminal who escaped death three times but was finally put to rest, which actually caused a huge controversy in society.
Cheriyo CaptainCheriyo Captain · 1995
Cheriyo Captain
10.01995
MovieComedy
Cheriyo Captain is a 1995 Sri Lankan Sinhala comedy film directed by Roy de Silva and produced by Thilak Atapattu for TK Films. It is the second film of Cheriyo film series, which is sequel to Cheriyo Doctor.
Ara Soyza!Ara Soyza! · 1984
Ara Soyza!
1984
MovieComedy
The film centers on three middle aged men staying in a hostel. At a later stage, another tenant comes to stay in the hostel, where he falls in love with the eldest daughter of the hostel owner. The entire film was based on how the old three tenants trying their best to chase the new tenant and win the heart of owner's daughter. The plot is based on the Tamil film Indru Poi Naalai Vaa.
Hathdinnath TharuHathdinnath Tharu · 1973
Hathdinnath Tharu
1973
MovieDrama
Film starring Vijaya Kumaranatunga and Malani Fonseka.

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Nommara 17Nommara 17 · 1989
Nommara 17
1989
MovieActionDrama
Nommara 17 (Sinhala: නොම්මර 17) is a 1989 Sri Lankan Sinhala action thriller film directed by Hemasiri Sellapperuma and produced by Preethiraj Weeraratne for Weeraratne Enterprises. It stars Vijaya Kumaratunga, Sanath Gunathilake and Jeewan Kumaranatunga in lead roles along with Mervyn Jayathunga, Freddie Silva and Sabeetha Perera. The music was composed by Ernest Soysa. It is the 691st film in the Sinhala cinema. The film was screened after the assassination of lead actor Vijaya Kumaratunga, which influenced the fans to come and watch his famous movie star for the last time on the silver screen. Thus recorded as one of the huge blockbuster hit in Sinhala cinema, which also won Sarasaviya Award as well. It successfully passed 200 days at theatres.

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