Person
D.R. Nanayakkara
Acting · 1915–1989 · Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka
Biography
Don Ruter Nanayakkara was a leading character actor of Sri Lankan cinema. Playing lanky villains and comedic characters, Nanayakkara gained popularity in films like Rekava, Kurulu Bedda and Sikuru Tharuwa.
Known for
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Shaman
Baddegama
Exorcist
Maruwa Samaga Wase
The lame beggar
Lasanda
1974
Parasathu Mal
1966
White Flowers for the Dead
1978
The Yellow Robe
Eliyas
The Line of Destiny
Sena's Father, Sooty
Beyond Justice
El Mahadi
Filmography
- 1992Beyond JusticeEl Mahadi
- 1984Indiana Jones and the Temple of DoomShaman
- 1980BaddegamaExorcist
- 1978White Flowers for the Dead
- 1977Maruwa Samaga WaseThe lame beggar
- 1974Lasanda
- 1967The Yellow RobeEliyas
- 1966Parasathu Mal
- 1956The Line of DestinySena's Father, Sooty
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