Rangana Premaratne

Rangana Premaratne

Rangana Premaratne in a set from Punchi Rala
Born Wehella Gamage Rangana Vanshanath Premaratne
(1959-01-12) 12 January 1959
Kurunegala, Sri Lanka
Nationality Sri Lankan
Education

Maliyadeva College

Thurstan College
Occupation Actor, television producer, writer
Years active 1982–present
Children Muveendra Premaratne

Rangana Premaratne ( born 12 January 1959), is a Sri Lankan film/teledrama actor, producer and television personality. He has appeared in over 100 films/teledramas and earned numerous accolades.

Career

As Actor

Rangana began his career as a stage-drama actor in the early 80s acting in the famous stage-drama 'Sajan Nallathambi' which was one of the first Sri Lankan plays to be a financial success. It was hugely popular, even playing in the Middle East to Sinhala audiences.

Rangana began his teledrama career acting in the teledrama 'Gamana' in 1987 directed by veteran K A W Perera. Doing numerous roles in different dramas he gradually became a significant icon in the country's teledrama industry. He became the shining star in the country's teledrama industry with his award winning performance in the famous teledrama 'Manokaya' in 1998.

As Producer

In the year 2001, Rangana expanded his career as a teledrama producer. Rangana in partnership with Kelum Shiromala (his wife) produced the famous teledrama 'Randunu' in which he played the main role as well of a politician. The Duo together produced 6 teledramas in 6 consecutive years (2001–2006) which includes award winning dramas like Punchi Rala & Ruwata Ruwa.

Filmography

Year Title As Recognition Notes
1998 Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli Actor Singapore International Film Festival Represented Sri Lanka in 1998
2002–2003 Sakman Maluwa Actor Directed by Sumitra Peries
2009 Leader Actor A Film by Ranjan Ramanayake
2013 Dhoni Actor

Teledramas

Year Title As Recognition Notes
1987 Gamana Actor
1995 Isurugira Actor Represented Sri Lanka in the Golden Crest International Television Festival in Bulgaria (1995)
1998 Manokaya Actor Award Winning Performance
2001 Randunu Actor/Producer Telecasted on Rupavahini
2001 Damini Actor Telecasted on Sirasa TV
2002 Ruwata Ruwa Actor/Producer Nominee Sumathi Awards (2003) – Best Actor Starred in triple roles (1st time in Sri Lankan teledrama industry)
2003 Tharu Paba Actor Telecasted on Swarnavahini
2003 Ran Dalambuwo Actor/Producer Telecasted on Rupavahini
2004 Punchi Rala Actor/Producer Raigam Tele Awards (2005) Drama of the Year Raigam Tele Awards (2005) Won 9 Awards and another 4 Nominees
2005 Ran Mehesi Actor/Producer
2006 Madu Nam Eya Actor/Producer
2006 Makara Dadayama Actor Detective Tele series on Sirasa TV
2008 Bol Vi Ahuru Actor Telecasted on Swarnavahini
2009–2010 Ridee Tharaka Actor Telecasted on ITN Sri Lanka
2010 Sanda Numba Nam Actor Telecasted on Swarnavahini
2013–2014 Hiru Thaniwela Actor Telecasted on Hiru TV
2016 Sikka Team Actor Telecasted on Rupavahini
2016 Uthum Pethum Actor Telecasted on Sirasa TV
2016 Anantha Actor Telecasted on Swarnavahini

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References

  1. Rangana Premaratne, "Ruwata Ruwa is the tale of a look alike", Sundaytimes.lk, 1 July 2001. Retrieved 23 June 2015.
  2. Rangana Premaratne, "Sanda Numba Nam touches the pulse", The Nation, 31 October 2010. Retrieved 23 June 2015.


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