D.R. Nanayakkara

1915-01-01 – 1989-01-04 (age 74) 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.

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Known For

Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom

1984

as Shaman

Baddegama

1980

as Exorcist

Beyond Justice

1992

as El Mahadi

The Line of Destiny

1956

as Sena's Father, Sooty

Maruwa Samaga Wase

1977

as The lame beggar

Parasathu Mal

1966

White Flowers for the Dead

1978

Lasanda

1974

The Yellow Robe

1967

as Eliyas