Ravindra Yasas

Kumanayakage Ravindra Yasas (born 20 April 1964 රවීන්ද්‍ර යසස් [Sinhala]) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television as well as a singer and a radio host. Highly versatile actor mostly engaged in theater and television, he is currently serving as a Western Provincial Councilor.

Personal life Yasas is married to theater director Kokilani Benaragama. The couple has one son, Kasun Chamara is also a renowned actor and singer, who started career with musical program Hapan Padura. Chamara acted with father in few films such as Jim Pappa and Pin Pon. Kokilani is the sister of popular actor Jagath Benaragama.

Career In 1984, he started his stage drama career with the popular play Abuddassa Kolama. Then he acted in the stage drama Raja Kapuru. His song Suwanda Saban Aga Gala in the play was highly popularized. He started cinema career with the 1995 film Ayoma directed by Parakrama Niriella. Then he acted in many comedy roles in films including Hai Baby Hai, Pissu Puso, Jim Pappa and Kosthapal Punyasoma. In 1999, he won Sumathi Merit Award for the role in Avul Haraya teledrama.

He has portrayed in many political satires on television such as And Company by singing ‘Virindu’, making a mockery of current social and political issues. He has released a music album titled Anda Manda Virindu.

Selected stage dramas

Abuddassa Kolama Deyyoth Danne Ne Handa Nihanda Hora Police Meeyo Nathuwa Be Raja Kapuru

Selected television serials

Ada Sihinaya And Company Apuru Sahodaraya Avul Haraya Dala Rala Pela Damsaari Hatara Kenderaya Kota Uda Mandira Mehew Rate Pata Veeduru Samudra Chaya Sathara Ima Gini Sidu Sikuru Wasanthe Visula Ahasa Yata Yaso Mandira

Political career His first involvement in politics was around 1990s as a JVP activist In 2014, he contested for Western Province in provincial council election under Democratic Party led by Sarath Fonseka from Kalutara District. Currently he contest under Samagi Jana Balawegaya leb by Sajith Premadasa.

Accident on 28 January 2019 Kumanayake admitted with minor injuries to the Horana Base Hospital for treatment after his car crashed into a tree at Gammanpila in Bandaragama on the Kesbewa Road. The accident happened at about 4:45 am while he was on his way home after attending for a radio program.

Filmography

Year Film Roles Ref. 1995 Ayoma 1997 Bawa Duka Purampiya 1998 Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli Willie's lookout 1999 Theertha Yathra Dharmadasa 2000 Kauda Bole Alice Siri Ayya 2000 Anuragaye Ananthaya Rape claim supporter 2001 Oba Magema Wewa 2001 Sellam Kukka 2001 Hai Baby Hai 2001 Daru Upatha 2001 Pissu Puso Dougie's friend 2002 Surapurata Kanyaviyak 2003 Pin Pon Francis 2003 Jim Pappa 2003 Numba Nadan Apita Pissu Diesel 2014 Kosthapal Punyasoma Anton's henchman 2015 Gindari Secretary Ari 2017 Bandhanaya Wimalasiri 2019 President Super Star multiple roles