D.R. Nanayakkara
- Acting
- January 1, 1915 · Kolonnawa, Sri Lanka
- January 4, 1989
Biography
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.
Known for
Filmography
- Beyond Justice · El Mahadi
- Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom · Shaman
- Baddegama · Exorcist
- White Flowers for the Dead
- Maruwa Samaga Wase · The lame beggar
- Lasanda
- Thousand Thoughts
- The Yellow Robe · Eliyas
- Parasathu Mal
- The Line of Destiny · Sena's Father, Sooty
- Amma · Saranapala