# Ananda Wickramage

Ananda Wickramage (Sinhala: ආනන්ද වික්‍රමගේ, born August 4, 1953) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama, and television. During his career, he has acted in the teledramas Paba and Patalavilla, has played the president in the political sitcom And Company, and as Kotalawala in the stage drama Neinage Suduwa.

## Television career

Ananda Wickramage has acted more than 100 television serials. His role in the serials such as Patalavilla and Paba become highly popularized. He directed the television serial Menik Maliga, and Hada Pudasuna.

### Notable works

* Ananthaya
* And Company
* Aswenna
* Athuru Paara
* Bindunu Sith
* Bonda Meedum
* Dedunnen Eha
* Ekas Ginna
* Hada Pudasuna
* Hapanaa
* Hathwana Kandayama
* Ingammaruwa
* Itu Devi Vimana
* Jeewithaya Horu Aran
* Kadathira
* Kadupul Mal
* Kammiththa
* Kathura
* Kokila Ginna
* Kulawanthayo
* Laabai Apple
* Malee
* Manthri Hatana
* Nethaka Maayavee
* Paba
* Patalavilla
* Pata Veeduru
* Prema Parami
* Raja Bhavana
* Rosa Katu
* Sanda Nodutu Sanda
* Sanda Sanda Wage
* Sankuru Maruthaya
* Santhrase
* Senehase Nimnaya
* Senuri
* Sepalika
* Shaun
* Sihil Sulan
* Short Cut
* Sikuru Udanaya
* Suwanda Padma
* Tharu Kumari
* Weda Mahaththaya

## Filmography

Wickramage started his film career with Sudu Paraviyo back in 1977, with a minor role. Though he has acted more than 50 films across many genre, most of his characters remains supportive. His most popular cinema acting came through comedy roles in films Jeevithe Lassanai, Clean Out and Parliament Jokes.
Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Role |
| 1977 | Sudu Paraviyo | |
| 1979 | Chuda Manikya | Nimal Kulatunga |
| 1979 | Nuwan Renu | Jayantha Amarasekara |
| 1979 | Wisihathara Peya | Susantha |
| 1980 | Jodu Walalu | |
| 1980 | Sinhabahu | |
| 1981 | Samawenna | Kalpa |
| 1982 | Ayachana | Tissa Weerasinghe |
| 1983 | Sandamali | Raja's friend |
| 1983 | Subodha | |
| 1984 | Batti | |
| 1985 | Adarayaka Mahima | Titus |
| 1990 | Jaya Shakthi | |
| 1990 | Sambudu Mahima | |
| 1990 | Christhu Charithaya | Aramathiye Joseph |
| 1991 | Dhanaya | |
| 1992 | Suranimala | |
| 1993 | Guru Gedara | Wedding guest |
| 1993 | Mawila Penevi Rupe Hade | |
| 1993 | Chaya Maya | |
| 1994 | Rajawanshen Ekek | Vijay's Father's friend |
| 1994 | Ekada Wahi | |
| 1994 | Jayagrahanaya | |
| 1994 | Nohadan Amme | |
| 1995 | Ira Handa Illa | |
| 1995 | Chandiyage Putha | |
| 1995 | Edath Chandiya Adath Chandiya | Pavithra's father |
| 1995 | Chandani | Doctor Premachandra |
| 1995 | Sudu Walassu | |
| 1997 | Apaye Thappara Asu Haradahak | |
| 1998 | Eya Obata Barai | Additional Inspector |
| 1999 | Rathu Aluyama | Doctor Reginald Perera |
| 2001 | Jolly Hallo | Veterinary doctor |
| 2002 | Parliament Jokes | Minister Pushpakumara Karunathilake |
| 2002 | Cheriyo Holman | |
| 2002 | Jolly Hallo 2 | |
| 2003 | Sepata Dukata Sunny | Station Master |
| 2003 | Numba Nadan Apita Pissu | 'Sakaladosha Dhuribhootha' Gurunnanse |
| 2004 | Clean Out | Reggie |
| 2004 | Ra Daniel Dawal Migel 3 | Victor |
| 2004 | Samawenna Ma Raththaranae | |
| 2006 | Ali Patiyo Oyai Mamai | Thief Suminda |
| 2007 | Mr Dana Rina | |
| 2008 | Wada Bari Tarzan Mathisabayata | Rival |
| 2009 | Ali Surathal | Liyanage |
| 2010 | Ape Yalu Punchi Boothaya | Cyril |
| 2010 | Sara | |
| 2011 | Kiwwada Nahi Nokiwwada Nahi | Dharme ayya |
| 2011 | Putha Mage Suraya | |
| 2011 | Ethumai Methumai | Silva |
| 2010 | Thank You Berty | Mr. Harry |
| 2012 | Super Six | Jayasundara |
| 2012 | Jeevithe Lassanai | J.V.P. Aaron |
| 2013 | Ran Kevita 2 | Suran's father |
| 2013 | Doni | Abepala |
| 2015 | Lantin Singho | Dudley Mithurusinghe / doppelgänger |
| 2016 | Sinhaya | Newspaper editor |
| 2019 | President Super Star | Program coordinator |
| 2024 | Sihinayaki Adare | |
| TBA | Adda Lanuwa Damma Kodiya † | |
| TBA | Wedaduru Paradeesaya † | |
| TBA | Sulanga Numba Avidin † | |