Thumindu Dodantenna (තුමිඳු දොඩම්තැන්න) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. He is also a lecturer, screenwriter by profession. He graduated with an M.A in Drama and Theater from the University of Kelaniya, and is now a lecturer in the Department of Performing Arts at Sripalee Campus in Horana.[2][3] He is considered one of five actors who have dominated the Sri Lankan Stage by critics.[4]
Thumindu Dodantenna | |
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තුමිඳු දොඩම්තැන්න | |
| Born | Sri Lanka |
| Education | Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya |
| Alma mater | University of Kelaniya[1] |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Sankara (2007) |
| Notable work | Jehan Fernando in Koombiyo |
| Spouse | Kalani Dodantenna (2014–present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Asanka Dodantenna |
| Awards | Most Popular Actor (2017) Best Actor (2019) |
Filmography
editDodantenna started his film career with Sankara in 2007, directed by Prasanna Jayakody. In the upcoming film "Nidahase Piya DS" he plays the lead role of young DS Senanayake.
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Sankara | Ananda, The Monk | [5] |
| 2012 | Matha | Nimal | [6] |
| 2013 | Nikini Vassa | [7] | |
| 2014 | Thanha Rathi Ranga | Actor | [8] |
| 2017 | A Level | Nishshanka | [9] |
| 2018 | Nela | Doctor | [10] |
| 2018 | Vaishnavee | Osanda | [11] |
| 2018 | Bimba Devi Alias Yashodhara | Poet | [12] |
| 2018 | Nidahase Piya DS | Young DS Senanayake | [13] |
| 2019 | U Turn | Adithya | [14] |
| 2019 | Ayu | [15] | |
| 2022 | Night Rider |
Theater
edit- Ashawe Veedi Riya (translated and directed by Champa Buddhipala], “A Streetcar Named Desire” written by Tennessee Williams) role as “ Mitch“ (Harold Mitchell); performed in Melbourne & Sydney, Australia in October 2019
- Janelayen Paninnada – Danushika Nayana Kumari – Academic Players team – Script by Thumindu Dodamthenna[16]
- Arundathi – Thumindu Dodanthenna
- Dolahak – Athula Pathirana[17]
- Adara Wasthuwa – Rajitha Dissanayake[18]
Television serials
editAwards
edit- Raigam Tele'es Most Popular Actor Award of the year 2017.[20]
- Signis Award for the Best Actor in 2019.[21]
References
edit- ^ "Mr. Thumindu Dodantenna biography by Sri Palee Campus". Sri-Palee-University-Colombo.
- ^ "Talk with Thumindu" (in Sinhala). Retrieved 14 October 2017.
- ^ "Koombiyo reflected the actual nature of lankan society:- Thumindu Dodantenna".
- ^ "Five Actors who have dominated the Sri Lankan Stage". Munchee daily. Retrieved 9 September 2016.
- ^ "'Sankara':Prasanna's debut on silver screen". Sunday Times. Retrieved 30 November 2019.
- ^ "'Matha', a tale of love in the midst of war". Sunday Times. 22 January 2012. Retrieved 18 August 2020.
- ^ "'Nikini Wessa' Monopoly in film distribution discourages young filmmakers". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 March 2017.
- ^ "'Thanha Rathi Ranga' Road Movie entered State's film fest". Sunday Times. 27 April 2014. Retrieved 8 July 2016.
- ^ "Sinhala Movie Directory: A level". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Sinhala screened films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 22 February 2018.
- ^ "Vaishnavi comes soon". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 9 April 2018.
- ^ "Nonviolent girl caught in a mob". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 12 September 2019.
- ^ "Father Of The Nation, DS Senanayake's Legacy To Silver Screen". asianmirror. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "'U TURN' is about to arrive". Silumina. Retrieved 22 May 2021.
- ^ "Chathra's 'Ayu' competes at Barcelona". Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 January 2021.
- ^ ""Janelayen Panalada?"" (in Sinhala). Retrieved 23 February 2012.
- ^ "Dolahak with Athula pathirana". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
- ^ "A play with political and personal theme". Sunday Times. Retrieved 3 April 2018.
- ^ "'Pinibara Yamaya' for political victims". Sunday Times. Retrieved 22 December 2019.
- ^ "Best and Most Popular meets one screen" (in Sinhala). Retrieved 12 April 2018.
- ^ "Husband and Wife won the awards" (in Sinhala). Retrieved 12 April 2018.