Acting

Gemunu Wijesuriya

Born August 5, 1934 · Dewalapola, Sri Lanka

Died March 19, 2007 · aged 72

Gamunu Mahinda Wijesuriya (5 August 1934 – 19 March 2007) was a highly celebrated Sri Lankan actor, comedian, broadcaster, and singer. He remains one of the most beloved figures in Sri Lankan entertainment, known for his incredible versatility across radio, cinema, stage, and television.

Known For

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.

Hai Hui Babi Achchi

Hai Hui Babi Achchi · 2001

Hai Hui Babi Achchi

Kimbulapitiya, is ambitious and wants to become an MP, he likes Roopika his boarding master's daughter. But Roopika likes Bandu. As his mother does not approve his friendship with Roopika, Bandu disguises himself as a woman and comes to work there as a housemaid to get her consent.

Thun Man Handiya

Thun Man Handiya · 1970

Thun Man Handiya

Based on the famous novel Thun Man Handiya, this movie demonstrates a fraction of life of a youth who reflects back to his childhood and steps to a new era of life when he moves to the Governmental Art Academy.

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.

Muwan Pelessa

Muwan Pelessa · 1979

MovieDramaRomance

Kadira saves Namali from death. Namali is in love with Uku Banda, an arch rival of Kadira. Kadira saves another woman and keeps her safe. Stories spread around the village about Namali and Kadira. One day Namali finds refuge with Kadira.

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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.

Simon

Hai Hui Babi Achchi

Hai Hui Babi Achchi · 2001

Hai Hui Babi Achchi

Kimbulapitiya, is ambitious and wants to become an MP, he likes Roopika his boarding master's daughter. But Roopika likes Bandu. As his mother does not approve his friendship with Roopika, Bandu disguises himself as a woman and comes to work there as a housemaid to get her consent.

Baby C. Walgampaya 'Babi Achchi'

Thun Man Handiya

Thun Man Handiya · 1970

Thun Man Handiya

Based on the famous novel Thun Man Handiya, this movie demonstrates a fraction of life of a youth who reflects back to his childhood and steps to a new era of life when he moves to the Governmental Art Academy.

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.

Abaran

Muwan Pelessa

Muwan Pelessa · 1979

MovieDramaRomance

Kadira saves Namali from death. Namali is in love with Uku Banda, an arch rival of Kadira. Kadira saves another woman and keeps her safe. Stories spread around the village about Namali and Kadira. One day Namali finds refuge with Kadira.

Veddah Mahathaya