
Acting
Sriyantha Mendis
Born
1957-10-25 (68)
Place of birth
Ragama, Sri Lanka
Known for
Acting
Credits
31 titles
Hiddadura Jude Neil Sriyantha Mendis (Born 25 October as Sinhala: ශ්රියන්ත මෙන්ඩිස්), popularly as Sriyantha Mendis, is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. Highly versatile actor from drama to comedy, Mendis has received awards for the Best Actor and Best supporting actor on multiple occasions at local award festivals
Known for
NRA bitter musical rivalry intertwines with a complex, cross-class romance between a talented middle-class band leader and the daughter of a wealthy, corrupt businessman. As their relationship sparks severe backlash from her powerful family, they must navigate intense socioeconomic conflicts. Meanwhile, a fierce, high-stakes competition between rival youth bands tests the loyalty, friendships, and ambitions of the young musicians involved.
Sangeethe
2019
NRGini Awi saha Gini Keli sinhala teledrama is an adaptation of the series of book by the same name and it was a very successful teledrama which aired in 2014. And the script for this tele-drama was written by Saranga Mendis Based on the series of books written by Anura Horeshus. Gini Awi Saha Gini Keli is still considered an absolute masterpiece even after it ended broadcasting on Derana TV. This was so popular that the viewers of this tele-drama actually went on to research about the information of the drama. This story was created into a teledrama because of its morally ambiguous content. That is why Gini Awi saha Gini Keli manages to be a fan favorite despite its controversial content.
Firearms and Fireworks
2014
NROIC Gaddafi is a Sinhala action drama based on a true story. The film follows a fearless police officer who stands up against corruption, injustice, and powerful political forces. As he fights to protect the law and ordinary people, he is drawn into dangerous conflicts that test his courage, loyalty, and sense of justice.
O.I.C . Gadafi
2026
10.0Devi Kusumasana lets you deep dive into a world of stunning visuals, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable performances that explore the essence of love, sacrifice, and the beauty of life. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sri Lanka, this film promises to touch your heart and inspire your soul.
Devi Kusumasana
2025
NRFollows a former black ops team as they reunite to stop another war from consuming the country.
Snowbirds
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NRJulia, 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.
Julia
2009
Film credits
2020s · 8 titles
NROIC Gaddafi is a Sinhala action drama based on a true story. The film follows a fearless police officer who stands up against corruption, injustice, and powerful political forces. As he fights to protect the law and ordinary people, he is drawn into dangerous conflicts that test his courage, loyalty, and sense of justice.
O.I.C . Gadafi
2026
10.0Devi Kusumasana lets you deep dive into a world of stunning visuals, powerful storytelling, and unforgettable performances that explore the essence of love, sacrifice, and the beauty of life. Set against the breathtaking backdrop of Sri Lanka, this film promises to touch your heart and inspire your soul.
Devi Kusumasana
2025
NRWarenya encounters Sumadya, a student capable of entering a deep hypnotic trance. Sumadya becomes a conduit for Rajini, a famous actress from the past, leading to complications as their love blossoms across two lives and two ages.
Frozen Cosmos
2023
NRKabaddi is a 2021 Sri Lankan sports action film directed by Harsha Udakanda. It stars Amila Karunanayake and Senali Fonseka in lead roles along with Sriyantha Mendis, Darshan Dharmaraj, and Nilmini Kottegoda in supporting roles. The film is a remake of 2003 Indian Telugu language film Okkadu (2003).
Kabaddi
2021
10.0The Game (Sinhala: ද ගේම්) is a 2022 Sri Lankan Sinhala action thriller film directed by Suranga de Alwis and produced by Nishantha Weerasinghe for Sangeetha Films, and distributed by A4Movie.[1] The film stars Ranjan Ramanayake, Sriyantha Mendis and Janith Wickramage in lead roles,[2] whereas Buddhika Jayaratne, Dhananjaya Siriwardena and Wasantha Kumaravila made supportive roles.The film revolves around an extremist who started to assassinate a powerful aristocrat, where the theme loosely based on April 21 Easter Sunday Bombings occurred in Sri Lanka.
The Game
2022
NRThe film is based on the political and cultural events of King Keerthi Sri Rajasinghe and his reign.
Bhavatharana
2021
NRA romance film exploring the profound nature of human affection and emotional boundaries. Formulated as a deeply moving love story, the narrative delves into the reality that not all romantic journeys culminate in conventional happiness. It examines how deep affection operates beyond social limitations, capturing the poignant sacrifices made by individuals navigating the unpredictable paths of love.
Kalpana
2026
NRUthuru Sulanga unfolds an unknown side of life of a person who seeks refuge in a then boarder village in the dry zone of Sri Lanka. The village has just buried all the memories of the staggering Northern war. He (Sunimal) finds shelter in the house of chieftain of the village 'Ralahami mama' who does not bother about his past but present. Sunimal whilst trying hard to get over his indelible memories of war, faces his second battle of life as he couldn't resist the charm of Yasho, Ralahami mama's daughter. When he loses his battle, the dark shadows of an unforeseen future surrounds him....again. Yet he has to discover himself, his real family and his future.
Uthuru Sulanga
2021
2010s · 8 titles
NRThe story spiced with humor and wit, revolves around a reality TV programme held to choose a suitable President for the country.
President Super Star
2019
5.8As the rage against British colonization in Sri Lanka continues, civilians are having a new hope about their new activists.
Father of Independence
2018
9.0Maharaja Gemunu is based on the odyssey of King Gemunu (ruler of Sri Lanka 161–137 BC) who is renowned for defeating and overthrowing King Elara, the usurping Tamil prince from the Chola Kingdom, who had invaded the Kingdom of Rajarata in 205 BC.
Maharaja Gemunu
2015
6.0Two naive journalists fight to get rid of a young she-devil who inhibits in their house.
Gindari: Bahubuthayo 2
2015
NRA police officer, constable Punyasoma hunts an underworld gangster who is involved in a kidnapping of a rich woman.
Kosthapal Punyasoma
2014
NRThe story of Madduma Bandara. The sensational prodigy, brave son of Ehalapola Kumarihami.
Ahelepola Kumarihami
2014
10.0Gharasarapa (The Lurking Serpent) (Sinhalese: ඝරසරප ) is a 2018 Sri Lankan Sinhala supernatural romantic horror film directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri and produced by Arjuna Kamalanath for Isuru Films. It stars Jackson Anthony, Kamal Addararachchi and Sangeetha Weeraratne in lead roles along with Sriyantha Mendis , Devnaka Porage and Kavindya Adikari. Music composed by Chintaka Jayakody. Kavindya Adikari, who is the daughter of popular singers Samitha Mudunkotuwa and Athula Adhikari make her debut cinema acting with the film. The film was screened at the Tharanga theatre at the National Film Corporation on 29th of June 2018. The film was officially released on 10 August 2018.
Gharasarapa
2018
NRThe life story of Anagarika Dharmapala. He was a Sri Lankan Buddhist revivalist and writer. He was one of the founding contributors of non-violent Sinhalese Buddhist Nationalism and Buddhism. He was also a pioneer in the revival of Buddhism in India after it had been virtually extinct there for several centuries, and he was the first Buddhist in modern times to preach the Dharma in three continents: Asia, North America, and Europe. He was a major reformer and revivalist of Ceylonese Buddhism and a crucial figure in its Western transmission. Dharmapala is one of the most revered Buddhists in the 20th century.
Anagarika Dharmapala Srimathano
2014
2000s · 6 titles
NRJulia, 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.
Julia
2009
7.0Thisara, the owner of an advertising firm, gets a contract to make a propaganda campaign for the opposition leader Gregory Mahadikaram at the next presidential elections.
Guerilla Marketing
2005
NRMille Soya, is a film depicting a dangerous and hazardous journey by a young Sri Lankan group to rich Europe. They are subject to deceptions by the intermediaries, betrayals by friends, arrests while crossing the borders and even death.
Mille Soya
2004
8.0Punchi Suranganavi (Little Angel) is a 2002 Sri Lankan Sinhala children's film directed by Somaratne Dissanayake and produced by Renuka Balasooriya. It stars two child artists Tharaka Hettiarachchi and Nithyavani Kandasami in lead roles along with Sriyantha Mendis and Dilani Abeywardana.
Little Angel
2002
8.0The childhood story of king Pandukabhaya (474 BC - 367 BC), the 6th monarch of Sri Lanka.
Abá
2008
Podi Eka, a village teenager without any education living with his poverty-stricken mother and sister. He cannot even write Amma (mother) Akka (sister) mama (me). Instead he draws three crosses on the wall in charcoal depicting the threesome. He works for his stepfather carrying water to the illicit brewery and experiences the rape of his sister by the stepfather, the bootlegger and the consequent suicide of his sister. He murders his stepfather in vengeance and spends 17 years in jail, returning to the village as an adult to help his uncle in farming and cattle rearing. He is still called Podi Eka. His attempts to start a new life fail on account of the tragic death of his mother and his own brutish desires.
Whirlwind
2009
1990s · 2 titles
NRThe story revolves around a young theatre group acting out the life and times of Ehelepola and Sri Wickrama Rajasingha.
Veils of Maya
1996
8.0Padme starts as an ordinary local with a volatile temper. While cleaning a shotgun with a village businessman, he expresses a sudden violent urge, leading him to murder the businessman and declare his intent to run the town's criminal underworld.
Firearms and Fireworks
1998
Series credits
NRA bitter musical rivalry intertwines with a complex, cross-class romance between a talented middle-class band leader and the daughter of a wealthy, corrupt businessman. As their relationship sparks severe backlash from her powerful family, they must navigate intense socioeconomic conflicts. Meanwhile, a fierce, high-stakes competition between rival youth bands tests the loyalty, friendships, and ambitions of the young musicians involved.
Sangeethe
2019
NRGini Awi saha Gini Keli sinhala teledrama is an adaptation of the series of book by the same name and it was a very successful teledrama which aired in 2014. And the script for this tele-drama was written by Saranga Mendis Based on the series of books written by Anura Horeshus. Gini Awi Saha Gini Keli is still considered an absolute masterpiece even after it ended broadcasting on Derana TV. This was so popular that the viewers of this tele-drama actually went on to research about the information of the drama. This story was created into a teledrama because of its morally ambiguous content. That is why Gini Awi saha Gini Keli manages to be a fan favorite despite its controversial content.
Firearms and Fireworks
2014
10.0In 1600 A. D., an ancient aversion rises from its slumber. Two clans who indoctrinate the Sinhalese martial art 'Angam Pora' clash. A warrior awakens an untapped potential of his own mind, the Kundalini yoga. He is unstoppable. A little girl is destined to take the revenge on behalf of her assassinated father. The warrior travels through time. He realizes that hatred is not appeased by hatred. The girl fulfills her task. But a bond is left behind.
Akalasandya
1995
NRA compelling drama series exploring identity, survival, and the intricate bonds of community in Jaffna. As personal ambitions collide with deeply-rooted traditions, ordinary citizens must navigate complex modern challenges while fighting to protect the people and heritage they hold dear.
Jaffnadaraya
2026
10.0The story revolves around two Kandyn clans that lived during the early years of 1920. They were the masters of a form of martial arts and retained the ownership of the art as one of their clan's entities.
Dandubasnamanaya
1995

