Prasanna Vithanage
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Prasanna Vithanage | |
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 Prasanna Vithanage during Vesoul International Film Festival of Asian Cinema, 2009 | |
| Born | 14 March 1962 Panadura, Western Province, Sri Lanka |
| Occupation | Filmmaker |
| Years active | 1980s–present |
| Known for | Prasanna Vithanage Academy of Acting |
| Spouse | |
| Awards | Full list |
Udaya Prasanna Vithanage (Sinhala: ප්රසන්න විතානගේ) (born 14 March 1962) is a Sri Lankan filmmaker. He is widely regarded as one of the most talented and influential filmmakers in South Asia. He is known for thought-provoking films that often deals with social, political and cultural issues. His films have received numerous awards accolades, both locally and internationally and have been praised for their innovative storytelling.
He has battled against the censorship in Sri Lanka and worked as an educator of cinema who has conducted many Master classes in the subcontinent for young filmmakers and enthusiasts. Prasanna Vithanage is also an activist and has been involved in human rights and peace initiatives.
| Year | Title | Credited as | Notes | Ref(s) | ||
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| Director | Producer | Writer | ||||
| 1992 | Sisila Giniganee | Yes | No | No | Directorial Debut | |
| 1996 | Anantha Rathriya | Yes | No | Yes | ||
| 1997 | Pura Handa Kaluwara | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 1997 | Pavuru Valalu | Yes | No | No | ||
| 2003 | Ira Madiyama | Yes | No | Yes | Co-written with Priyath Liyanage | |
| 2008 | Machan | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2008 | Akasa Kusum | Yes | Yes | Yes | ||
| 2012 | Oba Nathuwa Oba Ekka | Yes | No | Yes | [1] | |
| 2015 | Usaviya Nihandai | Yes | Yes | Yes | Documentary | |
| 2017 | Premaya Nam | No | Executive | No | ||
| 2018 | Thundenek | Yes | No | Yes | Segment: "Her" Co-written with Asoka Handagama & Vimukthi Jayasundara Marketed as Her. Him. The Other |
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| 2019 | Gaadi | Yes | Yes | Yes | [2][3][4] | |
| 2023 | Bhagwan Bharose | No | Yes | No | ||
| 2023 | Paradise | Yes | No | Yes | Co-written with Anushka Senanayake | Won Kim Jiseok award at the BIFF[5] |
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
