D.R. Nanayakkara

D.R. Nanayakkara

Actor

Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka
January 1, 1915

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.

Photo

D.R. Nanayakkara 1

Representative Works

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
7.3
/ English
Baddegama
Baddegama
6.6
/ Sinhala
White Flowers for the Dead
White Flowers for the Dead
10.0
/ Sinhala
Thousand Thoughts
Thousand Thoughts
7.0
/ Sinhala
Lasanda
Lasanda
No Rating Yet
/ Sinhala
Parasathu Mal
Parasathu Mal
No Rating Yet
/ Sinhala
Beyond Justice
Beyond Justice
3.8
/ Italian
The Line of Destiny
The Line of Destiny
7.2
/ Sinhala
The Yellow Robe
The Yellow Robe
8.0
/ Sinhala
Maruwa Samaga Wase
Maruwa Samaga Wase
No Rating Yet
/ Sinhala

Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
1984Nominee

Best Performance

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Baddegama
1980Nominee

Best Performance

Baddegama

White Flowers for the Dead
1978Winner

Best Performance

White Flowers for the Dead

Career Highlights

Thousand Thoughts
1968Highlight

Best Performance

Thousand Thoughts

Lasanda
1974Highlight

Best Performance

Lasanda

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