Kalana Gunasekara

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Born
Kaluarachchige Kalana Jayanath Gunasekara

5th March 1982
Kahathuduwa, Piliyandala, Sri Lanka[1]
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationPiliyandala Central College
OccupationActor, writer, director
Years active2002–present

Kaluarachchige Kalana Jayanath Gunasekara is a Sri Lankan actor, writer, and director known for his extensive work in film, television, and theatre.[2] He gained widespread recognition for his role as Priyantha Mahaulpathagama in the critically acclaimed television series Koombiyo, which holds the highest IMDb rating among crime dramas, surpassing international shows like *Breaking Bad* and *The Wire*.[3]

Early life and education

Kalana Gunasekara was born and raised in Kahathuduwa, Piliyandala, Sri Lanka. He completed his schooling at Piliyandala Central College before pursuing a career in the performing arts.

Career

Kalana began his acting career on stage in 2002, establishing a strong foundation in theatre before transitioning to television and film. His breakthrough role came with the 2017 television series Koombiyo, which earned him national acclaim and several awards, including Best Supporting Actor at the SIGNIS Sri Lanka Awards in 2019.[4]

He has appeared in a variety of film genres, ranging from social dramas to psychological thrillers, and is noted for his nuanced and realistic performances.[5] He was honored as the Most Popular Actor at the Sarasaviya Film Awards in 2020.

Theatre

  • Dasa Mallige Bangalawa (2006) – Produced by Kalana Gunasekara and Malith Pieris[6]
  • Man diyawela (2003)[7]
  • Ego Nagaraya (2015)[8]
  • Gladiator Premaya (2012)[9]
  • Mr. President (2022)[10]

Filmography

As an Actor

Film Year Released Director Role References
Motor Bicycle 2016 Shameera Naotunna Jimma [11]
Soosthi 2020 Kushan Weeraratne Malaka [12]
Suparna 2020 Sujeewa Priyalal Raveen [13]
Night Rider 2022 Kasun Pathirana Milinda [14]
Piyabanna Ayeth 2022 Shirley Samarasinghe Nilantha [15]
Gaadi 2023 Prasanna Vithanage Village youth [16]
Vedi Nowadina Lamai 2023 Indika Ferdinando Piyasiri [17]
Viyasiduru 2023 Prabath Agampodi Hirantha [18]
Rahas Kiyana Kandu 2023 Jagath Manuwarna [19]
Sihina Nelum Mal 2024 Shameera Naotunna Alvis [20]
Bahuchithawadiya 2025 Malaka Dewapriya Sasitha [21]
Mother Lanka 2025 Anusha Edirimuni [22]
Monkey Man TBA Tharindu Deshapriya [23]
My Simba TBA JK
Room No 106 TBA Suranga de Alwis [24]
Dura Diga Missila TBA Ranjith Sinharaja
Sigiri TBA Rohan Perera
Thambapanni TBA Sajeewa Kanakaratne
Ikka TBA Madhawa Pathirana [25]
Marine Drive TBA Megha Sooriyarachchi [26]

As a Script Writer

Film Year Released Director Role Reference
Soosthi 2020 Kushan Weeraratne Actor and Script Writer [27]
Ice Cream 2025 Pradeep Dharmadasa Script Writer [28]
Ikka TBA Madhawa Pathirana Actor and Script Writer
Monkey Man TBA Tharindu Deshapriya Actor and Script Writer
Thambapanni TBA Sajeewa Kanakaratne Actor and Script Writer

Television

  • Me Wasantha Kalayai (2011)
  • Husma Saha Oxygen (2013)
  • Vibhaga Fail (2013)
  • One Way (2014)
  • Gini Awi Saha Gini Keli (2014)
  • Swetha Ganthera (2015)
  • Koombiyo (2017) – Crime thriller that gained national and international acclaim[29]
  • Bonchi Gedara Indrajala (2017)
  • Iskole Kaale (2018)
  • Thrailoka (2018)
  • Crime Scene (2018)
  • Ado (2019)
  • Black Town Story (2020)
  • Podu 2 (2021)
  • Andungira (2021)
  • Akshi (2022)
  • Recondition Kella (2024)
  • Hyena Land (2024)
  • Amuthu Dosthara (2024)
  • Sea Saw (2025)[30]

Awards

  • Best Supporting Actor – Koombiyo – Raigam Tele’es (2018)[31]
  • Best Supporting Actor – Koombiyo – Rupavahini State Awards (2019)[32]
  • Merit Award – Motor Bicycle – Presidential Film Awards (2019)
  • Best Supporting Actor – Ado – Sumathi Awards (2020)[33]
  • Most Popular Actor – Sarasaviya Film Awards (2020)[34]
  • Special Jury Award – Ikka – Derana Film Awards (2019)[35]
  • Nominated for Best Actor – Night Rider – Derana Film Awards (2022)[36]
  • Nominated for Best Actor – Night Rider – Signis Awards (2022)

Writing career

In addition to his acting career, Kalana Gunasekara is also an accomplished writer. He has published two books: Musilaya, a poetic book released in 2018, and Premaneeya Saraginiya, a novel published in 2020.[37][38]

References

  1. ↑ "Kalana's first role was as a bull". 27 January 2023.
  2. ↑ "Kalana Gunasekara - TobaccoUnmasked".
  3. ↑ Fernando, Susitha R. (19 November 2017). "'Koombiyo' climbs top in IMDb". The Sunday Times (Sri Lanka). Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  4. ↑ "42nd SIGNIS Awards". Wikipedia. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  5. ↑ "Kalana Gunasekara". Films.lk. Retrieved 10 August 2025.
  6. ↑ "The renowned and experimental take the boards | Daily FT".
  7. ↑ https://sarasaviya.lk/%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%B3%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%82%E0%B6%9C%E0%B6%B1%E0%B6%BA%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B8-%E0%B7%83%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8F/
  8. ↑ https://sarasaviya.lk/%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%B3%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%82%E0%B6%9C%E0%B6%B1%E0%B6%BA%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B8-%E0%B7%83%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8F/
  9. ↑ https://sarasaviya.lk/%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%B3%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%82%E0%B6%9C%E0%B6%B1%E0%B6%BA%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B8-%E0%B7%83%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8F/
  10. ↑ https://sarasaviya.lk/%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%B3%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%82%E0%B6%9C%E0%B6%B1%E0%B6%BA%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B8-%E0%B7%83%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8F/
  11. ↑ "Motor Bicycle; A ride on social realities | the Sunday Times Sri Lanka".
  12. ↑ "Soosthi hits screens - Life | Daily Mirror".
  13. ↑ "Suparna (2019) | MUBI".
  14. ↑ "නයිට් රයිඩර් ජූලි 22 වනදා සිට".
  15. ↑ "Love story with a difference".
  16. ↑ "Gaadi".
  17. ↑ "Braving odds 'Bullet proof Children" on screen".
  18. ↑ "Viyasiduru".
  19. ↑ "Rebellion, tyranny, loss, and uncertainty". 31 January 2024.
  20. ↑ "සිංහල සිනමාවට පිපුනු 'සිහින නෙළුම් මල්' - හේමාල් සහ දුශේනි ප්‍රධාන රංගනයෙන් - Cinema.lk". 28 August 2024.
  21. ↑ "Malaka brings 'Bahuchithawadiya'".
  22. ↑ "Mother Lanka: A Groundbreaking Cinematic Exploration of Love, Identity, and Resilience - News Asia". 21 January 2025.
  23. ↑ https://cinema.lk/%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%85%E0%B6%AB%E0%B6%9C%E0%B7%9A-%E0%B6%B8%E0%B6%82%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%92-%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%91%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B6%B4%E0%B7%96%E0%B6%BB%E0%B7%8A%E0%B7%80-%E0%B6%B4%E0%B7%8A%E2%80%8D/
  24. ↑ "රටේම අවධානයට ලක්වූ සත්‍ය සිදුවීමක් ඇසුරින් නිර්මාණය වන 'Room no.106'". 21 May 2025.
  25. ↑ "Ikka - ඉක්කා - Sinhala Cinema Database".
  26. ↑ "Marine Drive - මැරීන් ඩ්‍රයිව් - Sinhala Cinema Database".
  27. ↑ "Soosthi hits screens - Life | Daily Mirror".
  28. ↑ "'Ice Cream' a movie on lives that melts soon".
  29. ↑ "Koombiyo". Wikipedia. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  30. ↑ https://sarasaviya.lk/%E0%B6%9A%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%B3%E0%B7%94%E0%B6%BD%E0%B7%8A-%E0%B6%BB%E0%B6%82%E0%B6%9C%E0%B6%B1%E0%B6%BA%E0%B7%99%E0%B6%B1%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B8-%E0%B7%83%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8A%E0%B6%B8%E0%B7%8F/
  31. ↑ "Raigam Tele'es". Wikipedia. Retrieved 11 August 2025.
  32. ↑ https://www.itnnews.lk/2019/11/22/195191/
  33. ↑ "Sumathi Awards".
  34. ↑ https://www.dailynews.lk/2024/03/29/entertainment/473079/lux-sarasaviya-film-awards-fetes-cinematic-excellence/
  35. ↑ "Winners of the Sixth Derana Sunsilk Film Awards 2018".
  36. ↑ "Derana - Lux Film Awards 2023: Full list of winners".
  37. ↑ "Premaneeya Saraginiya". Grantha.lk. Retrieved 2025-08-11.
  38. ↑ "Musilaya by Kalana Gunasekara". Grantha.lk. Retrieved 2025-08-11.

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