Veena Jayakody

Acting

Veena Jayakody

Born November 27, 1952 (age 73)

Virginia Sandhya Peiris, better known as Veena Jayakody, is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama, and television. Jayakody started as a child artist and has played critically acclaimed roles in films Sagarayak Meda, Ra Manamali, and Sarungalaya.

Known For

The WifeThe Wife · 2026
The Wife
2026
MovieRomanceDrama
Behind a struggling filmmaker stands a wife holding a marriage on the edge of collapse. When some hidden truths surface, her quiet endurance is tested beyond its limits.
SangiliSangili · 2019
Sangili
7.02019
MovieDrama
Sangele (Dulani) is a girl who lives alone in a village of people . People in the city are trying to get close to her some even making sexual advances. Punchi Malli (Sanath) is very attracted to Sangile, even though he is married. Meanwhile, a hard working young Sunimal (Saranga) falls in love with Sangile. Punchi Malli was falsely accused in due to a rumor and sent to jail. During this time, Punchi Malli raped Sangile and Punchi Malli's wife (Veena) get to know about the hidden truth. She tried to blame Sangile for dirty works, however Punchi Malli punished her. Sangile gets pregnant and story continues.
Fire on IceFire on Ice · 1991
Fire on Ice
7.01991
MovieDrama
During a Mayoral election in a small town in the Hill Capital, the son of the opposing candidate is missing while on a trip to Worlds End. The opposing candidate who is a leading lawyer has a mistress named Annette, who now becomes the main suspect. A search begins around Worlds End involving the police and the army, thereby involving the media and people to follow the story.
The Day We WillThe Day We Will · 2018
The Day We Will
5.02018
MovieRomanceDrama
(Eka Dawasaka Api / එක දවසක අපි) The day Parami appeared on Vimukthi’s eyes he found out that she is the one who he needed to his life. Later, a day with a tension mood these two soul mates get into a train with tears on their faces to ride their last train journey together. But Vimukthi’s family is strongly against to approve Parami as their daughter in law. The reason for disapproving Parami is her cast and status.
Kusa PabhaKusa Pabha · 2012
Kusa Pabha
2012
MovieRomanceFantasy
The love story between beastly-looking prince Kusa and beautiful princess Paba.
Savithri's NightSavithri's Night · 1997
Savithri's Night
1997
MovieRomance
Savithri's Night (Savithrige Rathriya) is the 863rd movie in Sri Lankan film industry.
JuliaJulia · 2009
Julia
2009
MovieActionRomance
Julia, the innocent and naive young woman enjoying the bliss of youth is fascinated, like any other girl of her age, by trendy and handsome young men.Unfortunately for her, the youth who steals her heart is a cunning manipulator by the name of Dilru.With his deceptive good looks and clothes he is sure to attract women at will.And Julia is no exception.She meets Dilru and falls head over heels in love.But she is not aware that the young man is in Sri Lanka after fleeing England as he is suspected of involvement in the murder of a young girl, a Sri Lankan expatriate.Julia's whole life takes a new turn with this fateful meeting.
Sagarayak MedaSagarayak Meda · 1981
Sagarayak Meda
1981
MovieDrama
The cost of living sky rocketed. The government introduced an income ceiling. Private practice for doctors was abolished. It was the fate of Dr. Moladanda to live with a struggle he did not create.

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Motor BicycleMotor Bicycle · 2016
Motor Bicycle
2016
MovieDrama
Rangana is a young musician from the working classes who dreams big. His aim is to rise above his station, even as he toils the low-rent barroom circuit with his band, playing night after night to under-appreciative crowds to make a frugal living. Tanya is the love of his life, the woman whom all this will be worth achieving. She is just finishing school. As he toils through the nights, his need of a mode of transport - a motor bicycle - becomes more and more apparent. He dreams of one day collecting enough money to buy one, finally buying a second hand motorbike despite his mother's great protest. He now wants to taste his new found freedom with his beloved Tanya, along the city streets of Colombo. As Rangana and Tanya embark on this motorbike journey across the city, questions about their present, challenges to their future and the very essence of their lives is brought to the fore, in "Motor Bicycle."

Rangana's Mother