Vijaya Kumaratunga was an American actor born on October 9, 1945, in Sri Lanka. He is best known for his roles in Nommara 17 (1989), Hathara Denama Surayo (1971), and Peralikarayo (1986). He was married to Chandrika Kumaratunga and tragically died on February 16, 1988, in Sri Lanka.
Personal and Family Life
Vijaya Kumaratunga was married to Chandrika Kumaratunga, who later became the president of Sri Lanka. The couple had a son and a daughter together. He was also the founder and leader of the Sri Lanka Mahajana Party.
Death and Legacy
Vijaya Kumaratunga was assassinated outside his home on February 16, 1988, in the outskirts of Colombo. His tragic death shocked the nation and left a significant legacy in Sri Lankan cinema and politics. He is remembered for both his contributions to film and his political involvement.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Ahas Gauwa | 1974-01-01 | |
| බද්දේගම | 1980-01-01 | Babun |
| Ponmani | 1978-11-17 | |
| බඹරු ඇවිත් | 1978-08-11 | Victor |
| Ahasin Polowata | 1978-01-01 | Vijay |
| Maruwa Samaga Wase – මරුවා සමඟ වාසේ | 1977-09-30 | Maru Sira |
| Kristhu Charithaya – ක්රිස්තු චරිතය | 1990-10-09 | Jesus Christ |
| නොම්මර 17 | 1989-07-21 | Vijaya |
| ජය සිකුරුයි | 1984-11-30 | Vije |
| Abirahasa – අබිරහස | 1971-08-04 | Ranjith |
| Thushara | ||
| Mihidum Sihina | Periya Dorei | |
| Ganga Addara | 1980-08-01 | Doctor Sarath Pathirana |