D.R. Nanayakkara

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D.R. Nanayakkara

Acting January 1, 1915

Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka

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…

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Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

7.3 1984 Movie
Baddegama

Baddegama

6.6 1980 Movie
Beyond Justice

Beyond Justice

3.8 1992 Movie
The Line of Destiny

The Line of Destiny

7.2 1956 Movie
Thousand Thoughts

Thousand Thoughts

7.0 1968 Movie
The Yellow Robe

The Yellow Robe

8.0 1967 Movie
Lasanda

Lasanda

1974 Movie
White Flowers for the Dead

White Flowers for the Dead

10.0 1978 Movie
Parasathu Mal

Parasathu Mal

1966 Movie
Maruwa Samaga Wase

Maruwa Samaga Wase

1977 Movie

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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.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 1992
    Beyond Justice

    Movie El Mahadi

  2. 1984
    Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

    Movie Shaman

  3. 1980
    Baddegama

    Movie Exorcist

  4. 1978
    White Flowers for the Dead

    Movie

  5. 1977
    Maruwa Samaga Wase

    Movie The lame beggar

  6. 1974
    Lasanda

    Movie

  7. 1968
    Thousand Thoughts

    Movie

  8. 1967
    The Yellow Robe

    Movie Eliyas

  9. 1966
    Parasathu Mal

    Movie

  10. 1956
    The Line of Destiny

    Movie Sena's Father, Sooty