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Vijaya Nandasiri

Acting Born May 6, 1947 Maharagama, Sri Lanka 10 credits

Biography

Ilukpitiya Mudiyanselage Vijaya Nandasiri (born 6 May 1947 – died 8 August 2016 as විජය නන්දසිරි) was an award-winning actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. Considered a leading dramatist in Sri Lankan cinema, he was also a singer and a producer.

He had a varied career beginning in theater and extending into the film as a dramatic actor; his most recent roles were steeped in comedy and include credits in Sinhala sitcoms like Nonawaruni Mahathwaruni, Ethuma, Yes Boss and Kathura.

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Known for

Film

King Hanther

as King Hanther

Full filmography

  • Ko Mark No Mark (2014) as Mark
  • King Hanther (2011) as King Hanther
  • Pissu Double (2002) as Wickie
  • Suhada Koka (2015) as Rajamanthri
  • Ran Kevita (2007) as Suran's Father
  • Pissu Trible (2003) as Sakalasuriya 'Mudalali'
  • Life of Christ's (1990) as Shadipathiya
  • Butterfly Wings (2005) as Doctor
  • Bahubuthayo (2002) as Alcoholic God
  • Sikuru Hathe (2007) as Mangala Jaya