Navaratne Bandara Raja Sumanapala (born 1936 – died 2003 as රාජා සුමනපාල) [Sinhala]), popularly known as Raja Sumanapala, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television.
Personal life Sumanapala was born in 1936 in Pelmadulla. He completed education from Gankanda Central College, Pelmadulla.
He was married to popular actress Rathna Sumanapala. The couple had two daughters and two sons.
Acting career Sumanapala worked at Pelmadulla Art Forum in the music department, where he met his future wife Rathna.
He acted in several popular television serials in the early periods. His character as "Ali James" in Kopi Kade was highly popularized.
Selected television serials
Hathe Wasama Hiru Sandu Hamuwe Hiruta Muwawen Laa Hiru Dahasak Lokanthaya Wetath Niyarath Yashorawaya
Filmography Sumanapala started his film career with the 1977 film Pembara Madhu, directed by Sugathapala Senarath Yapa. Some of his popular cinema acting came through Mangala Thegga, Wadula, Palama Yata, Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli and his final film Parliament Jokes.
Year Film Role Ref. 1977 Pembara Madhu Win doubter 1978 Selinage Walawwa 1980 Jodu Walalu 1980 Sinhabahu 1981 Induta Mal Mitak 1982 Adhishtana 1983 Manik Maliga 1984 Wadula Fisherman 1987 Mangala Thegga Eranda 1987 Kiwulegedara Mohottala Cave meeting onlooker 1989 Siri Medura Siri supporter 1990 Palama Yata Mudalali 1991 Golu Muhude Kunatuwa Pappa Mahaththaya 1993 Chaya Maya 1993 Ordinary Magic Sabish 1994 Ambu Samiyo 1994 Sandamadala Gramasevaka 1996 Thunweni Aehe 1997 The Second Jungle Book: Mowgli & Baloo Buldeo's servant 1997 Apaye Thappara 84000k 1998 Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli Guney 1998 Aege Vairaya 3 Larry 2000 Rajya Sevaya Pinisai Shot shop owner 2002 Parliament Jokes Guneris 2010 Kshema Bhoomi Mendis
Awards Sumathi Merit Award at Sumathi Awards 2000 — Hathe Wasama
References
External links කලා ලොවේ තරු ජෝඩු – 3 Chat with Rathna Sumanapala යළි හමු නොවන පුංචි තිරයේ ආදරණීය තාත්තලා ඒ කාලෙ බලපු මේ ටෙලි නාට්ය හත ඔයාට මතකද?