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Actor Buddhi Wikrama bids adieu

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2 years ago

January 5, 2023

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Veteran actor Mr. Buddhi Wickrama, who starred in stage dramas, movies and teledramas for almost six decades, passed away today (05) evening at the Homagama Hospital.

He was 84 years old at the time of his death and was a father of one.

Born in Galle as Buddhi Sena Dayaratne Wickrama, he is a former student of Galle Mahinda College and was known as Buddhi Wickrama in the art field.

He starred in around 20 well known teledramas including Amba Yahaluwo, Doo Daruwo, Kumari Hami, Hiruta Muwawen, Paligu Menike, Pitagamkarayo, Punchi Hapannu, Taradevi, Soduru Sitatti and Susima.

He also starred in films such as Sadol Kandulu, Welikatara, Hara Lakshaya, Tharangaa, Amme Oba Nisa, Vana Bambaru, Anthima Reya and Rajya Sevaya Pinisai.

Funeral arrangements will be announced later.

(Source : Lankadeepa)

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‘Riverstone’ wins 02 major awards at Shanghai Film Festival

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5 days ago

June 23, 2025

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Sri Lankan film ‘Riverstone’, directed by Lalith Rathnayake, won 02 awards at the 27th Shanghai International Film Festival Golden Goblet Awards held on June 21.

Lalith Rathnayake and Nilantha Perera were awarded ‘Asian New Talent Best Script Writer’ while Prabath Roshan received the award for ‘Asian New Talent Best Cinematography’.

The film, which stars popular actors including Mahendra Perera, Shyam Fernando, and Nimanthi Porage, is expected to be released in local theaters soon.

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South Indian actress Varalaxmi arrives in SL

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1 week ago

June 18, 2025

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Renowned South Indian actress Varalaxmi Sarathkumar arrived at Katunayake Airport yesterday (June 17) to play the lead role in the upcoming film “Cage Bird”.

The film is a Sri Lankan production directed by Chandran Ratnam, which is set for international release.

She arrived at the Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport at 11:04 a.m. via SriLankan Airlines flight UL-122 from Chennai, India.

She was welcomed by Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion Bureau (SLTPB) officials, including Deputy Director Harendra Wijewardene and Assistant Director Chaminda Munasinghe.

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Indian actor Mohanlal arrives in SL

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2 weeks ago

June 16, 2025

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Renowned Indian actor Mohanlal arrived in Sri Lanka on Saturday (June 14) for the second phase of shooting director Mahesh Narayanan’s big-budget film.

He landed at Bandaranaike International Airport at 11.20 a.m. via SriLankan Airlines flight UL-166 from Kochi and is expected to stay for 10 days.

Speaking to the media, Mohanlal praised Sri Lanka as a “beautiful destination with fresh cinematic backdrops” and expressed interest in filming more projects on the island in the future.

The film, produced by Antony Perumbavoor’s Aashirvaad Cinemas in collaboration with Anto Joseph Films, also features legendary actor Mammootty.

Key action scenes are set to be filmed during this schedule.

@Mohanlal is about to went to Sri Lanka to join the sets of #MMMN for a few days of shoot✌#Mohanlal pic.twitter.com/iUwjxOzD0p
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