Shriyani Amarasena

Acting

Shriyani Amarasena

Known for

Acting

Credits

14 titles

Sriyani Amarasena is a legendary, award-winning Sri Lankan actress, producer, and director. Celebrated for her contributions to stage, film, and television, she has spent over 60 years in the entertainment industry.

Known for

Dr. Nawariyan poster
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Nirwan Senanayake, nicknamed as Nawariyan, is a thug: a crime don in Colombo. Given that his father had wished him to be a medical doctor, he creates the faux Senanayake Hospital and pretends to live in accordance with this wish whenever his father and mother visit him in Colombo.

Dr. Nawariyan

2017

Cricket Sadu poster
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ක්‍රිකට් සාදු (Cricket Sadu) is a 2026 Sinhala drama directed by Dilshara Jayamanna, starring Priyantha Sirikumara, Dinakshie Priyasad, and Damithu Fernando. It is a heartwarming story that follows a gifted young boy named Nuwan and a compassionate young monk as they navigate childhood, faith, and the social pressures of playing cricket.

Cricket Sadu

2026

Sarungale poster
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The film deals with the inter-ethnic, communal violence between Sinhalese and Tamils. It demonstrates the ambivalence of the Sinhala socio-political establishment towards the Tamil people.

Sarungale

1979

Wathsala Akka poster
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A 1985 Sri Lankan drama directed by Sarath Gunaratne. The film features performances by Douglas Ranasinghe and Sriyani Amarasena. Ideally noted for its visual style, the film won the award for Best Black and White Cinematography at the 14th Sarasaviya Awards, alongside an award for Best Female Playback Singer.

Wathsala Akka

1985

White Flowers for the Dead poster
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Dr. Sarath (Tony Ranasinghe) domineers over his timid wife Vineetha (Sriyani Amarasena). When she is to have a Caesarean delivery of their baby, Sarath refuses to be present even though he himself is a doctor. She dies during surgery and Sarath is forced to live with the spectre of his wife hanging over him.

White Flowers for the Dead

1978

May Mara Prasangaya poster
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In the scenic village of Demodara, a young narrator becomes fascinated by Samindha, an eccentric dreamer who breathes life into nature and sees poetry in everyday objects. Samindha falls helplessly, selflessly in love with Sancharani, a local girl who passes through the village daily. Expecting nothing in return, he seeks only to bring her moments of joy from afar.

May Mara Prasangaya

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Film credits

2010s · 3 titles

1970s · 3 titles

Series credits