
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
8.0Nirwan 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
NRක්රිකට් 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
NRThe 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
NRA 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
10.0Dr. 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
NRIn 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
2020s · 2 titles
NRක්රිකට් 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
NRSahan and Nayomi are a devoted married couple who deeply care for each other. However, after a few years of marriage, their lives begin to change as they face a complex situation.
Sihina Nelum Mal
2024
2010s · 3 titles
8.0Nirwan 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
10.0Dedunu Akase is a 2017 Sri Lankan Sinhala romantic film directed by Priyantha Colombage and produced by EAP Network Swarnavahini Production. It stars Hemal Ranasinghe in the lead role, along with newcomers Chulakshi Ranatunga and Shanel Fernando, both professional models. The music was composed by Chitral Somapala. It is the 1288th Sri Lankan film in the Sinhala cinema. Supporting actor Dasun Nishan committed suicide on 27 September 2017, prior to the screening of the film.[8][9] The muhurath ceremony was held at Galadari Hotel, Colombo.[10] The film has received both positive and negative reviews from critics.[11]
Dedunu Akase
2017
NRHansika and Sirimal are in the process of finding a job at the same company. While Sirimal works hard for his position, Hansika finds a way to cheat her way up. Will Sirimal ever get a fair chance to succeed?
Raja Horu
2013
1980s · 2 titles
NRA 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
9.0This psychological drama attempts to dwell into the mind of Aravinda, whose Buddhist empathy and detachment are contrasted with his worldly friends and relatives. The English translation of the title, "The Way of the Lotus" implies Aravinda as Lotus-rising above dirt and mud to blossom.
The Way of the Lotus (Devoid of Passions)
1987
1970s · 3 titles
NRThe 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
10.0Dr. 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
10.0The film centered around the story behind national patriot Veera Puran Appu and his Matale rebellion in 1848 for the freedom from British. Though he was executed by the British by firing squad, his influence to the country's independence has been highly praised and thus Puran Appu is highlighted as a national hero of the Sri Lankan history.
Rebellion
1978



