Susantha Chandramali

Susantha Chandramali (; born Abeysiri Narayana Susantha Chandramali Wanigaratne; 21 February 1964 – 1 March 2025) was a Sri Lankan actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theatre and television. She was best known for the dramatic roles in the television serials such as Charulatha, Manokaaya, Sujatha and Kande Gedara.

Acting career Her maiden cinematic experience came through a supportive role in 2000 blockbuster film Saroja, directed by Somaratne Dissanayake. Some of her popular films are Jaya Pita Jaya, Ran Kevita and Nidahase Piya DS.

Political career In 2009, Chandramali contested under the United People's Freedom Alliance for the Southern Provincial Council. However, she failed to get elected.

Personal life and death Susantha Chandramali was born in Mulkirigala, Hambantota on 21 February 1964. She married her husband Kumaru Liyanage on 12 March 1991. The couple had one daughter, Thisuri Yuwanika, who would eventually go on to become a popular teledrama and cinema actress in her own right.

In 2020, Chandramali was diagnosed with stage one cancer. She subsequently underwent treatment to reduce the cancer growth. The treatment was initially successful, and she returned to acting. However, the cancer began to worsen in late 2024 and she was once again hospitalised to undergo more treatment. She died at hospital on 1 March 2025, at the age of 61.

Selected television serials

Ahas Anantha Ayomi (2021) Chakrandi Charulatha Denuwara Manike Ehipillamak Yata Gamane Yaa Ganga Saha Nissanka Girikula Hima Varusa Ihirunu Kiri Kadathira Kadupul Mal Kande Gedara Manokaya Maya Mansala Meda Gedara Miringu Sayura Muthu Palasa Pawani Pini Wessak Raja Varama Rajini Ranga Soba Samanala Wasanthaya Samanala Yaya Sanda Ginigath Rathriya Sanda Gomman Re Sanda Numba Nam Santhrase Sasara Bendi Bemi Sihina Cindrella Sudu Hamine Sujatha Suwanda Yahaluwo Thimira Gira Wanawadule Wasanthaya Wasanthaya Aran Evith Wasuli Kanda Weda Mahaththaya

Filmography Year Film Role Ref. 2000 Saroja Nurse 2004 Sumedha 2005 One Shot School teacher 2006 Udugan Yamaya 2007 Ran Kevita Suran's mother 2010 Jaya Pita Jaya Sandhya 2011 Nidi Yahana Kalabei 2013 Ran Kevita 2 Suran's mother 2015 Pravegaya 2016 Weerawarna Ayesha's mother 2017 Punchi Apith Baya Na Dan Wimala 2018 Nidahase Piya DS Molly Dunuwila