Ravindra Yasas
Biography
Kumanayakage Ravindra Yasas (born 20 April 1964 රවීන්ද්ර යසස් [Sinhala]) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television as well as a singer and a radio host. Highly versatile actor mostly engaged in theater and television, he is currently serving as a Western Provincial Councilor.
Known For & Full Filmography4 Titles
Movie - 1997, 2h 15m • as Puramipiya
Set during the British colonial reign in Sri Lanka (1905), this powerful drama follows Peduru who descends from a line of traditional drummers, crossing over to three generations. Peduru's struggle for survival in this harsh rural hamlet exposes the repressive Buddhist institutionalization of the locals, and the hierarchical structure backed by the British colonials.
Movie - 2001, 2h 15m • Main Cast Role
Singithis mother has been killed by her own relatives to capture her wealth. Fearing danger Singithi too escapes, with her three pets Sanju the monkey, Bindu the dog and Raju the elephant. She later learns that a girl named Mallika, has taken her position. Will she ever return to her family?
Movie - 1998, 2h 15m • as Willie's lookout
Gini Awi Saha Gini Keli (Firearms and Fireworks) is a Sri Lankan epic crime film based on a popular fictitious novel written by Anura Horatious. The plot revolves around the ascension and downfall of Padmasiri, a gang leader in Sri Lanka. The film also provides a clear overview of the underworld thuggery and political corruption during the latter part of the 1980s in Sri Lanka.
Movie - 2001, 2h 15m • as Dougie's friend
The story revolves around Mahanama, a well-known police officer who leaves his country to settle abroad. His son Prem is in love with Sulochana who lives in Sri Lanka. As fate would have it, Sulochana is not in love with Prem but Dougie; who is the lost son of Mahanama.