Wasantha Kumaravila
Wasantha Kumaravila (born December 31, 1955, as වසන්ත කුමාරවිල [Sinhala]) is a Sri Lankan actor, and stunt director.[1] Particularly active in cinema in villain roles, Kumaravila is also a film producer and stunt performer.[2] He is most notable for the role "Wasantha" in soap opera Nilanjana directed by Suki Jeyaram.[3][4]
Wasantha Kumaravila වසන්ත කුමාරවිල | |
|---|---|
| Born | 31 December 1978 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Stunt Director |
| Years active | 2000 – present |
| Spouse | Aruni Kumaravila |
| Children | Mahima, Tharushi |
Early life edit
He was born on 31 December 1978 in Kalutara. He has one elder brother. His brother acted in few stage dramas. Kumaravila is married to his longtime partner Aruni and the couple has two daughters, Mahima and Tharushi.[5]
Career edit
At the age of 14, Kumaravila met stunt director Sarath Silva. With the guidance of his brother and Silva, Kumaravila was selected to play in a fight in the 1992 film Kiyala Wadak Na directed by Hemasiri Sellapperuma.[6] It was a small stunt act lasted about 45 seconds. In 1997, a film production crew came to Sri Lanka for the filming of stunt movie Bloodsport III starred by Daniel Bernhardt. Kumaravila joined with the film crew and had a three months international camping. After the film, he moved to stage dramas, where he performed as a professional stunt artist.[5] In international cinema, Kumaravila first starred as a martial artist in the Hollywood movie Jackpot Part 3 under the guidance of veteran film director Chandran Ratnam.[7] He also joined with some Italian, German, Pakistan and Indian films, where he gained lot of experience.[8]
In 2003, he co-produced the film Underworld with Arjuna Kamalanath. In 2004, with the help of fellow stuntmen, Kumaravila produced the film Underworld. The film was directed by Sudesh Wasantha Pieris and starred Arjuna Kamalanath along with former stunt directors Rex Kodippili, Cletus Mendis and Robin Fernando. However, screening of the film abandoned after 14 days due to 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and tsunami disaster.[5] In 2016, along with Sanjeewa Kumara, Kumaravila produced the film Ran Sayura. In 2019, he produced his second cinema production, Maanaya.[9] On 8 July 2016, he established a stunt school at Bellanvila.[10]
In television, he made few notable roles in the serials: Ranthili Wewa, Sakuge Lokaya and Bandhana.[7]
Filmography & Stunt Coordination edit
| Year | Film | Acting role | Other roles | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Kiyala Wadak Na | Minor stuntman | ||
| 2000 | Sanda Yahanata | Stunt director | ||
| 2000 | Dadabima | Minor Stuntman | [11] | |
| 2001 | Kanyaviyage Rathriya | |||
| 2002 | Magul Sakwala | Stunt director | ||
| 2002 | Saraagi | Stunt director | ||
| 2003 | Pissu Trible | Stunt director | ||
| 2004 | Clean Out | Sudha's henchman | [12] | |
| 2004 | Haadu Wassak | |||
| 2004 | Samawenna Ma Raththarane | |||
| 2004 | Jolly Boys | Stunt director | ||
| 2004 | Underworld | Suraj | Stunt director | [13] |
| 2004 | Ukusu Es | Stunt director | ||
| 2005 | Sanduni | Stunt director | ||
| 2005 | James Bond | - | Stunt director | [14] |
| 2005 | Meedum Wasanthe | Stunt director | ||
| 2005 | Seethala Hadu | Stunt director | ||
| 2006 | Naga Kanya | – | Stunt director | [15] |
| 2006 | Dharma Puthra | Dharma | [16] | |
| 2007 | Weda Beri Tarzan | – | Stunt director | [17] |
| 2007 | Jundai Gundai | – | Stunt director | |
| 2008 | Ali Pancha Mage Mithura | Stunt director | [18] | |
| 2008 | Adaraye Namayen | – | Stunt director | [19] |
| 2008 | Wada Bari Tarzan Mathisabayata | – | Stunt director | [20] |
| 2008 | Sura Sepa Soya | [21] | ||
| 2009 | Ali Surathal | Stunt director | [22] | |
| 2009 | Sihina Devduwa | Stunt director | ||
| 2010 | Thank You Berty | – | Stunt director | [23] |
| 2011 | Sweet Angel | Stunt director | [24] | |
| 2011 | Sinhawalokanaya | Chanthuwa | Stunt director | [25] |
| 2012 | Jeevithe Lassanai | Anton | [26] | |
| 2014 | Sathiyakata Mata Rata Baradenna | |||
| 2014 | Ranja | Kalu Vijay | Stunt director | [27] |
| 2015 | Pravegaya | – | Stunt director | [28] |
| 2015 | Maharaja Ajasath | Maha Senavi | Stunt director | [29] |
| 2016 | Ran Sayura | Michael | Producer, Stunt director | [30] |
| 2016 | Maya 3D | Shantha | [31] | |
| 2016 | Ran Dedunnak | Mark | Stunt director | [32] |
| 2019 | Maanaya | Vikum | Producer, Stunt director | [33] |
| 2020 | The Newspaper | Robbery leader | [34] | |
| 2022 | The Game | Siam | [35] | |
| 2023 | Kadira Divyaraja | [36] | ||
| TBD | Jeewa | Stunt director | [37] |
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External links edit
- 'Dharma Puthra' on the screen
- හැබැයි තෘප්තිමත්
- කලාකරුවන් ඔහොම අසරණ කරන්න එපා