Arjuna Kamalanath Karunaratne (born 10 September 1975 as අර්ජුන කමලනාත්) [Sinhala]) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema.[1][2] Though he became popular as an actor in cinema, Kamalanath also performed as a director, producer and screenplay writer.[3]
Arjuna Kamalanath අර්ජුන කමලනාත් | |
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Born | Arjuna Kamalanath Karunaratne (1975-09-10) September 10, 1975 (age 46) Moratuwa,
Sri Lanka |
Nationality | Sri Lankan |
Education | Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa |
Occupation | Actor, Director, Producer |
Years active | 1998–present |
Spouse(s) | Ameesha Kavindi (m.2014) |
Parents |
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Arjuna Kamalanath was born on 10 September 1975 as the only child. His father is Thilak Karunaratne and mother is Kumudu Buddadhasa.[4] He completed his education from Prince of Wales' College, Moratuwa. He is married to fellow actress Amisha Kavindi.
He is the chairman of Hela Bala Kala Sansadaya organization. During 2014 Presidential Elections, his organization publicly supported Mahinda Rajapaksa's political campaign.[5]
On 28 May 2018, Kamalanath was appointed as the Joint Managing Director of the MPI Film Circuit.[6]
On August 16, 1998, Kamalanath acted in his first cinema creation, Mohothin Mohotha directed by Sunil Soma Peiris. Then he acted in the film Seetha Rae directed by Dharmashri Wickramasinghe. He mostly acted in many commercial low budget films in adult genre in early days.[7] His first main role in cinema came through 2000 film Thisaravi with the role as a gay. Apart from cinema acting, he also acted in few television serials such as Supiri Tharuwa, Sansara Prarthana, Nilanjana and Wasuda.[8]
Year | No. | Film | Role | Ref. |
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1998 | 905 | Mohothin Mohotha | ||
1999 | 915 | Seetha Re | ||
2000 | 933 | Kauda Bole Alice | Vickrama's friend | |
2000 | 937 | Thisaravi | Gay boy | [10] |
2000 | 939 | Ege Vairaya 4 | Arjuna | |
2001 | 947 | Kanyaviyakage Raththriya | ||
2001 | 948 | Jack and Jill | ||
2001 | 963 | Jolly Hallo | Johnny | |
2001 | 968 | Sundara Warada | ||
2001 | 972 | Sellam Kukka | [11] | |
2002 | 982 | Pathiniyakage Horawa | [12] | |
2002 | 987 | Jolly Hallo 2 | ||
2003 | 1005 | Vishma Rathriya | [13] | |
2003 | 1007 | Numba Nadan Apita Pissu | Mahesh Damunupola | [14] |
2003 | 1008 | Sansun Nosansun | ||
2003 | 1022 | Hitha Honda Pisso | Ronnie | |
2004 | 1030 | Haadu Wessak | ||
2004 | 1033 | Ginigath Horawa | ||
2004 | 1035 | Left Right Sir | [15] | |
2004 | 1037 | Ohoma Harida | Mithrapala | [16] |
2004 | 1043 | Underworld | Mahesh | [17] |
2004 | 1044 | Jolly Boys | Jora | |
2005 | 1046 | Sanduni | [18] | |
2005 | 1049 | James Bond | [19] | |
2005 | 1058 | Ukusu Es | ||
2006 | 1062 | Naga Kanya | Jagath | [20] |
2006 | 1075 | Sonduru Wasanthe | Mahinda | [21] |
2006 | 1078 | Double Game | ||
2007 | 1083 | Mr Dana Rina | [22] | |
2007 | 1096 | Jundai Gundai | [23] | |
2009 | 1122 | Sir Last Chance | Arjuna | [24] |
2010 | 1133 | Sudu Hansi | Anjana / Clifford | [25] |
2010 | 1140 | Jaya Pita Jaya | Vijay | [26] |
2011 | 1162 | Kiwwada Nahi Nokiwwada Nahi | Ronnie Wickramasinghe | [27] |
2012 | 1168 | Sakvithi Dadayama | Jackson aka Jackie | [28] |
2013 | 1194 | Igillenna Ai Dagalanne | Wickrama | [29] |
2013 | 1198 | Raja Horu | Sirimal | [30] |
2015 | 1221 | Maharaja Gemunu | Suranimala | [31] |
2016 | 1254 | Puthandiya | Podde | [32] |
2018 | 1298 | Kusal | Jackie | [33] |
TBD | Kondadeniye Hamuduruwo | [34] | ||
TBD | Kidnap | Waruna | [35] | |
TBD | Elakandiye Marcus | [36] |
Year | Film | Ref. |
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2009 | Igillenna Ai Dangalanne | |
2009 | Kusal | |
TBD | Ashawe Maaya | [37] |
Year | Film | Ref. |
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2009 | Gharasarapa | [38] |
Year | Film |
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2009 | Igillenna Ai Dangalanne |
2009 | Kusal |