Ravindra Randeniya

Liyanage Boniface Walter Perera (born 5 June 1945), popularly known by his stage name Ravindra Randeniya, is a Sri Lankan actor and former politician. He rose to fame in Lester James Peries's film Desa Nisa in 1975, and was a popular actor during the 1970s and 1980s; He won the Sarasaviya Best Actor Award in 1984 (Dadayama), 1985 (Maya), 1989 (Sandakada Pahana), and 1990 (Sri Medura).

Randeniya hosted the quiz program Mind Star on ITN, which gain huge publicity.

Personal life Randeniya was born in Dalugama, Kelaniya Sri Lanka on 5 June 1945 as the second child in a family with 6 siblings. His father, L.P. Perera was a well-known businessman in Dalugama, Kelaniya who was popular in the brass hinge industry. His mother was Caroline Egodawatte, born in Sapugaskanda. Ravindra has one elder brother: Callistus, two younger sisters: Gertie, Helen, and two younger brothers: Amal and Shantha.

Randeniya attended St. Benedict College in Kotahena. His beloved friend was his classmate Vijaya Kumaratunga. Though he was a good student, he failed to pass his A-level examination and didn't pursue higher education. Randeniya instead joined his family business of manufacturing hardware products.

Randeniya is married to fellow actress Preethi Pramila Seneviratne, and the wedding ceremony was celebrated on 31 October 1974. They have two sons, Sachindra Nirmal and Sameera Manabarana and one daughter Umayangana Indrachapa. Preethi Randeniya is a poet and an author of children's books.

Career He gave priority to studies over art and at school, he acted as 'Kashyapa' in the school play Sigiriya Kashyapa. He excelled in writing short stories and won the first prize in the short story competition organized by the College Literary Society in 1962. Both Kumaratunga and Randeniya were introduced to art and literature by Wilfred Perera, a well-known school teacher and a staunch leftist who was the brother of dramatist Anthony C. Perera. Randeniya got his first starring role in the student production Mudu Puththu directed by Gallapaththi at the age of 25. Veteran photographer Ralex Ranasinghe baptized Boniface as 'Ravindra Randeniya'.

Year Film Role Ref. 1974 Kalyani Ganga Namal's friend 1974 The God King Mogallana 1975 Tharanga Ravindra Randeniya 1975 Kalu Diya Dahara 1975 Desa Nisa Hermit 1976 Ganga 1976 The God King Mogollana 1976 Duhulu Malak Rohan Atukorale 1976 Hariyata Hari Piyal 1976 Pembara Madhu 1977 Siripala Saha Ranmenika Siripala 1977 Yakadaya Siripala 1978 Reincarnation 1978 Veera Puran Appu Puran Appu 1978 Seetha Devi Lakshman 'Lal' 1979 Higana Kolla Sir Henry Wijekoon 1979 Wasanthaye Davasak Wasantha 1979 Chuda Manikyaya Ivan 1979 Sugandi Susantha 1979 Podi Malli Siripala 'Siri' Rathnasingha 1979 Hari Pudumai Ravi 1980 Ektem Ge Sarath 1980 Muwan Palassa II 1980 Raja Dawasak 1981 Thawalama Sikuru Aththo 1981 Ranga Ranga / Chaminda 'Punchi Hamu' / Sanath Hamu 1981 Sathweni Dawasa Arachchila Muththusami 1981 Bamba Ketu Hati Nihal 1981 Eka Dawasak Re Jayantha 'Jaya' Jayadeva 1981 Ridee Thella 1981 Induta Mal Mitak 1981 Sathara Diganthaya 1981 Aradhana Senaka 1982 Sandaa Seneviratne 1982 Bambara Geethaya Ravi 1982 Ra Manamali Jagath 1982 Paaramitha Kamal 1983 Ran Mini Muthu 1983 Yali Pipunu Malak 1983 Dadayama Weerasinghe Arachchilage Priyanka Jayanatha 1983 Mal Madhu 1983 Muwan Palassa III 1983 Monarathanna 2 1983 Hithath Hodai Wadath Hodai 1983 Muhudu Lihini Sarth 1985 Deweni Gamana Saman's brother 1984 Bambara Patikki 1985 Hithawathiya Sarth 1985 Hima Kathara Sir Charles 1985 Maya Ananda 1985 Channai Kello Dennai 1985 Doringe Sayanaya 1985 Karadiya Walalla 1987 Maldeniye Simion Dayaratne 1986 Jaya Apatai 1986 Koti Waligaya Doctor Ravindra 1986 Der Stein Des Todes Vic 1986 Pooja 1986 Sura Saradiel Saradiel 1987 Witness a Killing 1986 Adara Hasuna 1987 Janelaya Mr. Weerasinghe 1987 Thaththi Man Adarei 1987 Mangala Thagga Nihal Perera 1987 Kele Kella Koti Albert 'Wimal' 1987 Raja Wedakarayo Inspector Kapila 1987 Ahinsa Party guest 1988 Sandakada Pahana Suranga Wijebandara 1988 The Iron Triangle (Production coordinator) 1988 Angulimala Ahinsaka/Angulimala 1988 Kedapathaka Chaya 1988 Sagara Jalaya Mudalali 1989 Siri Medura Sampath Samarawickrama 1990 Saharawe Sihinaya 1990 Hima Gira Sumith Abeypitiya 1991 Golu Muhude Kunatuva 1993 Gurugedara Arjuna Wimaladharma 1993 Surabi Dena Keerthi 1993 Madara Parasathu Keerthi 1994 Nohadan Landune 1994 Dhawala Pushpaya Doctor Nalin 1994 Pavana Raluviya 1994 Aragalaya Gajanayake 1994 Aathma 1994 Sudu Piruwata Jagath Ediriweera 1995 Seilama Sira 1995 Sudu Valassu 1996 Cheriyo Darling Professor 1996 Madhuri Wickie 'Loku Hamu' 1997 Yasoma 1997 Ramba Saha Madhu 1997 Les Mysteres Du Sadjurah Colonel Taradjahi 1997 Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor Police Commissioner, Calcutta 1997 Bawa Duka Muhandiram 1997 Bawa Karma Muhandiram 1997 Ninja Sri Lanka 1999 Anduru Sewaneli 1999 Theertha Yathra Mr. Sooriyabandara 1999 Mandakini 2000 Saroja Major Fernando 2001 Anantha Rathriya Suwisal Abeysekara 2001 Poronduwa Vijendra Rambukwalla 2001 Aswesuma Doctor Thilakawardena 2002 Sansara Prarthana 2003 Wekande Walauwa Lucas 2004 Mille Soya Kingsley 2003 One Shot Police officer 2003 Mother Teresa of Calcutta Inspector Shankar 2005 Aksharaya father, Retired High Court Judge 2006 Nilambare Jayasuriya 2006 Sewwandi Priyantha 2007 Nisala Gira Minister Saliya 2008 Puthuni Hambagiya Lawyer Weeratunga 2008 Aba Pandula Brahmin 2009 Dancing Star 2009 Juliya 2012 Matha Brigadier 2012 Kusa Pabha King Okkaka 2014 Rupantharana Brigadier Vimal 2014 Parapura Minister Rajamanthri 2016 Weerawarna Prasad Madugalla 2016 Paththini Pandya King 2016 Sujatha Puthra Minister 2017 Ali Kathawa Hermit 2017 Nimnayaka Hudekalawa The Client 2018 Wassanaye Sanda Sandesh's father 2019 Distant Teardrop 2019 Gaadi Ehelepola Adigar 2020 Rookada Panchi cameo role 2024 Ridee Seenu

Selected Telivison Serials Bhavathra Deweni Gamana Ganga Addara Kahala Nadaya Kula Kumariya as Edward Deraniyagala Piyabana Ashwaya Sudu Samanaliyak Sherlock Holmes

Awards Presidential Film Awards

Sarasaviya Awards

Sumathi Awards

Raigam Tele'es

Derana Film Awards

Hiru Golden Film Awards