Editing

Titus Thotawatte

Born April 17, 1927 · Colombo, Sri Lanka

Died October 15, 2011 · aged 84

Thotawattege Don Manuel Titus de Silva, affectionately known as "Tie Mahaththaya" or "Tie Mama," was a legendary Sri Lankan filmmaker, editor, and the visionary pioneer of Sinhala television dubbing. He is widely celebrated for revolutionizing children's entertainment in Sri Lanka and for his technical brilliance in early Sinhala cinema.

Known For

Island of Treasures

Island of Treasures · 1962

Island of Treasures

The movie is about the discovery of an underwater treasure. It involves a mixture of ancient legends, human treachery and romance.

Sandesaya

Sandesaya · 1960

MovieDramaHistory

Sandesaya (Sinhalese language word meaning The Message) is a 1960 film. The film based on the war between the Sinhalese people and the Portuguese invaders in Sri Lanka. It was directed by Sri Lankan film director Lester James Peries. It was produced by K. Gunaratnam on behalf of the Cinemas Company on the request of Raj Kapoor.

Parasathu Mal

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).

Maruwa Samaga Wase

Maruwa Samaga Wase · 1977

Maruwa Samaga Wase

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.

Hanthane Kathawa

Hanthane Kathawa · 1968

Hanthane Kathawa

MovieDramaRomance

Anura, a village youth manages to qualify for university where he discovers a whole new world which threatens his beliefs and values.

Handaya

Handaya · 1979

MovieFamilyDrama

Sooppuwa, a young boy is unhappy with Sena, who has been given the responsibility of looking after Handaya, the horse. To avenge Sena, Sooppuwa and his gang attack him and kidnap his brother Chutte. Sena is challenged in a horse race, where he emerges a winner in spite of many obstacles.

The Line of Destiny

The Line of Destiny · 1956

The Line of Destiny

A sprawling portrait of rural life in Sri Lanka; the story revolves around a boy and his friend--a blind girl who he accidentally 'heals' by giving her sight. Though the girl believes the boy healed her, in reality the boy has no such powers. The father of the boy fools the village folk into believing he's a healer, but ultimately the sham is exposed, causing the village to revolt against the boy and his family.

Filmography

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Island of Treasures

Island of Treasures · 1962

Island of Treasures

The movie is about the discovery of an underwater treasure. It involves a mixture of ancient legends, human treachery and romance.

Editor

Sandesaya

Sandesaya · 1960

MovieDramaHistory

Sandesaya (Sinhalese language word meaning The Message) is a 1960 film. The film based on the war between the Sinhalese people and the Portuguese invaders in Sri Lanka. It was directed by Sri Lankan film director Lester James Peries. It was produced by K. Gunaratnam on behalf of the Cinemas Company on the request of Raj Kapoor.

Editor

Parasathu Mal

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).

Editor

Maruwa Samaga Wase

Maruwa Samaga Wase · 1977

Maruwa Samaga Wase

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.

Editor

Hanthane Kathawa

Hanthane Kathawa · 1968

Hanthane Kathawa

MovieDramaRomance

Anura, a village youth manages to qualify for university where he discovers a whole new world which threatens his beliefs and values.

Editor

Handaya

Handaya · 1979

MovieFamilyDrama

Sooppuwa, a young boy is unhappy with Sena, who has been given the responsibility of looking after Handaya, the horse. To avenge Sena, Sooppuwa and his gang attack him and kidnap his brother Chutte. Sena is challenged in a horse race, where he emerges a winner in spite of many obstacles.

Director

The Line of Destiny

The Line of Destiny · 1956

The Line of Destiny

A sprawling portrait of rural life in Sri Lanka; the story revolves around a boy and his friend--a blind girl who he accidentally 'heals' by giving her sight. Though the girl believes the boy healed her, in reality the boy has no such powers. The father of the boy fools the village folk into believing he's a healer, but ultimately the sham is exposed, causing the village to revolt against the boy and his family.

Editor