Chandrasiri Kodithuwakku

Kodithuwakku Arachchige Chandrasiri (born 27 December 1949 – died 15 January 2016 as චන්ද්‍රසිරි කොඩිතුවක්කු) [Sinhala]), popularly known as Chandrasiri Kodithuwakku, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. He played "Abilin" in the television serial Kopi Kade.

Personal life He was born on 27 December 1949 in Pethiyagoda, Kelaniya. He was educated at Sambodhi College, Kelaniya. Before entering drama, he went to work in a chili powder mill.

He was married to Daya Stella Kodituwakku and the couple has two sons, Janaka.

Kodithuwakku had been treated for kidney and breathing related illnesses for a long period of time. In 2016, he was admitted to Gampaha Base Hospital due to respiratory and cardiovascular problems. He died on 15 January 2016 at 7:20 SLST, while receiving treatment in the ICU. His remains were kept at his residence at No. 2, Meegahawatte, Delgoda. The funeral took place on 17 January 2016 at Gonahena Public Cemetery. In the meantime, he followed an acting course at the German Cultural Institute.

He made his acting debut in 1969 with the stage drama Sokkano Rajano produced by Sathischandra Edirisinghe. He appeared in the series from the beginning which first aired on 1 April 1987. He continued to act in the series for 30 consecutive years. Due to his character as a village gossiper, named "Abilin" he was nickname for those who speak gossip in Sri Lanka.

He was also a B-Grade singer at Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation. Since then, he acted a few minor roles in cinema.

Filmography Year Film Role Ref. 1973 Hondata Hondai 1977 Sudu Paraviyo 1978 Selinage Walawwa Evicted resident 1984 Kekille Rajjuruwo Puwak Badilla 1993 Juriya Mamai 1995 Edath Chandiya Adath Chandiya Neighbour 1996 Naralowa Holman Mortuary casket purchaser 1996 Hitha Hondanam Waradin Na 1999 Seetha Samire 2001 Oba Magema Wewa 2009 Leader