Thumindu Dodantenna
Sri Lankan actor
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Thumindu Kithsiri Mevan Dodantenna, popularly as Thumindu Dodantenna (තුමිඳු දොඩන්තැන්න) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. He is also a lecturer and screenwriter by profession. He earned an M.A. in Drama and Theater from the University of Kelaniya, and currently lectures in the Department of Performing Arts at Sripalee Campus in Horana.[3][4] Critics consider him one of the five actors who have dominated the Sri Lankan stage.[5]
Born
Thumindu Kithsiri Mevan Dodantenna
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka
EducationDharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya
AlmamaterUniversity of Kelaniya[1]
Occupations
- Lecturer
- screenwriter
- actor
Thumindu Dodantenna | |
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තුමිඳු දොඩන්තැන්න | |
| Born | Thumindu Kithsiri Mevan Dodantenna Anuradhapura, 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)[2] |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Asanka Dodantenna |
| Awards | Most Popular Actor (2017) Best Actor (2019) |
Filmography
Dodantenna 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 | [6] |
| 2012 | Matha | Nimal | [7] |
| 2013 | Nikini Vassa | [8] | |
| 2014 | Thanha Rathi Ranga | Actor | [9] |
| 2017 | A Level | Nishshanka | [10] |
| 2018 | Nela | Doctor | [11] |
| 2018 | Vaishnavee | Osanda | [12] |
| 2018 | Bimba Devi Alias Yashodhara | Poet | [13] |
| 2018 | Nidahase Piya DS | Young DS Senanayake | [14] |
| 2019 | U Turn | Adithya | [15] |
| 2019 | Ayu | [16] | |
| 2022 | Night Rider | ||
| 2025 | Walampoori: Seven and Half Dreams | Priyankara | [17] |
Theater
- 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 Dodantenna[18]
- Arundathi – Thumindu Dodantenna
- Dolahak – Athula Pathirana[19]
- Adara Wasthuwa – Rajitha Dissanayake[20]
- Tharavo Igilethi
- Rathu Hattakari
- Berahanda
- Hunuwataye Kathawa
- Apata Puthe Magak Nathe
- Aedipus and Antigony
- Adara Wasthuwa
Television serials
Awards
- Raigam Tele'es Most Popular Actor Award of the year 2017.[22]
- Signis Award for the Best Actor in 2019.[23]