Portrait of D.R. Nanayakkara

D.R. Nanayakkara

Bio: Don Ruter Nanayakkara was a leading character actor of Sri Lankan cinema. Playing lanky villains and comedic characters, Nanayakkara gained popularity in films like Rekava, Kurulu Bedda and Sikuru Tharuwa
Born: Fri, Jan 01 1915
Birthplace: Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka

Death: Wed, Jan 04 1989
D.R. Nanayakkara is 74 years old
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Poster of Beyond Justice
Beyond Justice
D.R. Nanayakkara would have been no older than 74 in Beyond Justice as 'El Mahadi'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 02 1992
Poster of Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
D.R. Nanayakkara was 69 in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom as 'Shaman'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 23 1984
Poster of Baddegama
Baddegama
D.R. Nanayakkara was 65 in Baddegama as 'Exorcist'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 01 1980
Poster of White Flowers for the Dead
White Flowers for the Dead
D.R. Nanayakkara was 63 in White Flowers for the Dead
Movie Released: Sun, Jan 01 1978
Poster of Maruwa Samaga Wase
Maruwa Samaga Wase
D.R. Nanayakkara was 62 in Maruwa Samaga Wase as 'The lame beggar'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 30 1977
Poster of Lasanda
Lasanda
D.R. Nanayakkara was 59 in Lasanda
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 10 1974
Poster of The Yellow Robe
The Yellow Robe
D.R. Nanayakkara was 52 in The Yellow Robe as 'Eliyas'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 30 1967
Poster of Parasathu Mal
Parasathu Mal
D.R. Nanayakkara was 51 in Parasathu Mal
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 01 1966
Poster of The Line of Destiny
The Line of Destiny
D.R. Nanayakkara was 41 in The Line of Destiny as 'Sena's Father, Sooty'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 28 1956

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