Thumindu Dodantenna (තුමිඳු දොඩම්තැන්න) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. He is also a lecturer, screenwriter by profession. He graduated with an M.A in Drama and Theater from the University of Kelaniya, and is now a lecturer in the Department of Performing Arts at Sripalee Campus in Horana.[2][3] He is considered one of five actors who have dominated the Sri Lankan Stage by critics.[4]
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තුමිඳු දොඩම්තැන්න | |
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| Born | Sri Lanka |
| Education | Dharmapala Vidyalaya, Pannipitiya |
| Alma mater | University of Kelaniya[1] |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Sankara (2007) |
| Notable work | Jehan Fernando in Koombiyo |
| Spouse | Kalani Dodantenna (2014–present) |
| Children | 1 |
| Relatives | Asanka Dodantenna |
| Awards | Most Popular Actor (2017) Best Actor (2019) |
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.
| Year | Film | Role | Ref. |
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| 2007 | Sankara | Ananda, The Monk | [5] |
| 2012 | Matha | Nimal | [6] |
| 2013 | Nikini Vassa | [7] | |
| 2014 | Thanha Rathi Ranga | Actor | [8] |
| 2017 | A Level | Nishshanka | [9] |
| 2018 | Nela | Doctor | [10] |
| 2018 | Vaishnavee | Osanda | [11] |
| 2018 | Bimba Devi Alias Yashodhara | Poet | [12] |
| 2018 | Nidahase Piya DS | Young DS Senanayake | [13] |
| 2019 | U Turn | Adithya | [14] |
| 2019 | Ayu | [15] | |
| 2022 | Night Rider |