# Teddy Vidyalankara

Ganwari Teddy Vidyalankara (born December 16, 1955, as ටෙඩී විද්‍යාලංකාර [Sinhala]) is a Sri Lankan actor, and stunt director. Vidyalankara contributed more than 500 films across all languages including Sinhala, Tamil, English, Telugu and Hindi. He is the first stuntman to bring group stunts to Sri Lankan cinema.

## Early life

Born in 1955 at Negombo, he completed education from Carey College, Colombo. He started gymnastics and other free style martial arts at the small age with the influence of Bruce Lee films. He started boxing at the school and got a chance to practice martial arts course started at YMBA Hall performed by overseas stuntmen.

## Cinema career

In 1976, he attended to a party organized by his friend Shantha Kulatunga. At the party, he was able to meet one of oldest stuntman in Sinhala cinema, Dayananda Rodrigo. He invited Vidyalankara to participate as one of stuntman in the film Jeevana Ganga. His first stunt coordination came through the film Anusha in 1979.
Vidyalankara coordinate stunts in many foreign language films of many genre. This includes 22 English films, 14 Pakistani films, 12 Hindi and Tamil films. Some of his most notable stunt coordinations can be seen in the films such as Water, A Common Man, Midnight Children, Blood Heat and Jism.

## Filmography and stunt coordination

Key :
| † | Denotes films that have not yet been released |
| Year | Film | Roles |
| 1978 | Asha Dasin | Stunt coordinator |
| 1979 | Anusha | |
| 1981 | Sathweni Dawasa | Hanumantha |
| 1982 | Bicycley | Eddie |
| 1982 | Sanasanna Ma | also Stunt coordinator |
| 1983 | Chandira | also Stunt coordinator |
| 1983 | Chuttey | |
| 1983 | Athin Athata | Store fighter |
| 1983 | Manik Maliga | also Stunt coordinator |
| 1984 | Sasara Chethana | |
| 1984 | Rana Derana | |
| 1984 | Hadawathaka Wedana | also Stunt coordinator |
| 1984 | Birinda | |
| 1984 | Jaya Sikurui | |
| 1985 | Mihidum Salu | Senaka's abductor |
| 1985 | Raththaran Kanda | |
| 1985 | Channai Kello Dennai | |
| 1985 | Obata Diwura Kiyannam | also Stunt coordinator |
| 1985 | Sura Duthiyo | |
| 1985 | Kirimaduwal | |
| 1985 | Nadaani | |
| 1985 | Jungle Heat | Stunt coordinator |
| 1986 | Yali Hamuwennai | Willy's henchman |
| 1986 | Prarthana | also Stunt coordinator |
| 1986 | Peralikarayo | Teddy. also Stunt coordinator |
| 1986 | Nobody Is Perfect | |
| 1986 | Dushyanthi | also Stunt coordinator |
| 1986 | Jaya Apatai | also Stunt coordinator |
| 1986 | Koti Waligaya | |
| 1986 | Hong Kong Ki Sholay | |
| 1986 | Dinuma | Sujatha's guard. also Stunt coordinator |
| 1987 | Yugayen Yugayata | also Stunt coordinator |
| 1987 | Hitha Honda Chandiya | Henchman. also Stunt coordinator |
| 1987 | Podi Wije | |
| 1987 | Nommara Ekai | also Stunt coordinator |
| 1987 | Raja Wadakarayo | Henchman. also Stunt coordinator |
| 1987 | Obatai Priye Adare | Fisherman. also Stunt coordinator |
| 1987 | Dhonkaraya | |
| 1988 | Ayya Nago | |
| 1988 | Chandiyageth Chandiya | |
| 1988 | The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck | Stunt coordinator |
| 1988 | Nawa Gilunath Ban Chun | Stunt coordinator |
| 1988 | Satana | |
| 1988 | Wana Rajina | |
| 1988 | Bloodsport | Stunt coordinator |
| 1989 | Mamai Raja | Henchman. Stunt coordinator |
| 1989 | Badulu Kochchiya | |
| 1989 | Obata Rahasak Kiyannam | Stunt coordinator |
| 1989 | Nommara 17 | Teddy. Stunt coordinator |
| 1989 | Sinasenna Raththaran | Stunt coordinator |
| 1989 | Waradata Daduwama | |
| 1989 | Randenigala Sinhaya | Teddy. Stunt coordinator |
| 1989 | Sebaliyo | |
| 1990 | Yukthiyata Wada | Henchman. Stunt coordinator |
| 1990 | Pem Rajadahana | Stunt coordinator |
| 1990 | Chandi Raja | Stunt coordinator |
| 1990 | Honda Honda Sellam | Ranabahu's henchman. Stunt coordinator |
| 1990 | Hitha Honda Puthek | Stunt coordinator |
| 1990 | Wana Bambara | Stunt coordinator |
| 1991 | Paradise | Stunt coordinator |
| 1991 | Wada Barinam Wadak Na | Stunt coordinator |
| 1991 | Hithata Dukak Nati Miniha | |
| 1991 | Raja Sellan | |
| 1991 | Asala Sanda | Stunt coordinator |
| 1991 | Ran Hadawatha | |
| 1991 | Cheriyo Doctor | Chance's henchman. Stunt coordinator |
| 1991 | Bambara Kalapaya | Stunt coordinator |
| 1991 | Mama Obe Hithawatha | Stunt coordinator |
| 1991 | Be-Taab | Stunt coordinator |
| 1992 | Raja Daruwo | Teddy |
| 1992 | Sakwithi Raja | Stunt coordinator |
| 1992 | Chandi Rajina | |
| 1992 | Sinha Raja | |
| 1992 | Me Ware Mage | |
| 1992 | Sathya | Stunt coordinator |
| 1992 | Sinhayageth Sinhaya | Chula's henchman. Stunt coordinator |
| 1992 | Rajek Wage Puthek | Stunt coordinator |
| 1993 | Ottui Baruwata | |
| 1993 | Wali Sulanga | Illegal goods dealer. Stunt coordinator |
| 1993 | Surayan Athara Veeraya | Rohitha's henchman. Stunt coordinator |
| 1993 | Come O Go Chicago | Boss. Stunt coordinator |
| 1993 | Jeevan Malli | |
| 1993 | Sandarekha | Stunt coordinator |
| 1993 | Lassanai Balanna | Stunt coordinator |
| 1993 | Lagin Giyoth Ahak Na | Stunt coordinator |
| 1994 | Rajawansen Ekek | Teddy. Stunt coordinator |
| 1994 | Ahas Maliga | |
| 1994 | Okkoma Hondatai | Stunt coordinator |
| 1994 | Vijaya Geetha | One Shot. Stunt coordinator |
| 1994 | Shakthi | |
| 1995 | Ira Hana Illa | Stunt coordinator |
| 1995 | Deviyani Sathya Surakinna | Rex henchman. Stunt coordinator |
| 1995 | Wairayen Wairaya | Stunt coordinator |
| 1995 | Demodara Palama | Ravi's assistant. Stunt coordinator |
| 1995 | Chitti | |
| 1995 | Chandiyage Putha | Nicholas' henchman. Stunt coordinator |
| 1995 | Cheriyo Captain | Stunt coordinator |
| 1995 | Chandani | Stunt coordinator |
| 1995 | Chandi Kello | |
| 1995 | Dalulana Gini | Stunt coordinator |
| 1996 | Body Guard | |
| 1996 | Naralowa Holman | Chief's henchman. Stunt coordinator |
| 1996 | Mana Mohini | Stunt coordinator |
| 1996 | Hiru Sanduta Madi Wee | Stunt coordinator |
| 1996 | Seema Pawuru | Stunt coordinator |
| 1996 | Mal Hathai | |
| 1997 | Puthuni Mata Wasana | Stunt coordinator |
| 1997 | Punaruthpaththiya | |
| 1997 | Apaye Thathpara 84000k | Stunt coordinator |
| 1997 | Raththaran Minihek | |
| 1997 | Ninja Sri Lanka | |
| 1998 | Aya Obata Barai | Stunt coordinator |
| 1998 | Sathutai Kirula Ape | Stunt coordinator |
| 1998 | Sagara Peraliya | |
| 1998 | Anthima Raya | |
| 1998 | Age Wairaya 3 | Teddy. Stunt coordinator |
| 1998 | Sexy Girl | Stunt coordinator |
| 1999 | Surangana Yahana | |
| 1999 | Kolompoor | Brendan. Stunt coordinator |
| 1999 | Nagaran | Stunt coordinator |
| 2000 | Kauda Bole Alice | Stunt coordinator |
| 2000 | Danduwama | Stunt coordinator |
| 2000 | Sanda Yahanata | Stunt coordinator |
| 2000 | Pem Kakula | Stunt coordinator |
| 2001 | Kanyaviyage Rathriya | Stunt coordinator |
| 2001 | Jack And Jill | Stunt coordinator |
| 2001 | Kolomba Koloppan | |
| 2001 | Oba Koheda Priye | Teddy. Stunt coordinator |
| 2001 | Pissu Puso | Stunt coordinator |
| 2001 | Jolly Hallo | Stunt coordinator |
| 2002 | Parliament Jokes | Stunt coordinator |
| 2002 | Sansara Prarthana | Stunt coordinator |
| 2002 | Pissu Double | |
| 2002 | Cheriyo Holman | |
| 2002 | Pathiniyakage Horawa | Stunt coordinator |
| 2002 | Jolly Halo 2 | Stunt coordinator |
| 2002 | Onna Babo | Stunt coordinator |
| 2002 | Somy Boys | Stunt coordinator |
| 2003 | Sundarai Adare | Michael Fernando. Stunt coordinator |
| 2003 | Vala In London | Gajasinghe's son |
| 2003 | Vishma Rathriya | Stunt coordinator |
| 2003 | Sepata Dukata Sunny | Henchman |
| 2003 | Numba Nadan Apata Pissu | Stunt coordinator |
| 2003 | Sansun Nosansun | |
| 2003 | Taxi Driver | Stunt coordinator |
| 2003 | Sonduru Dadabima | Arsonist. Stunt coordinator |
| 2003 | Yakada Pihatu | Stunt coordinator |
| 2004 | Clean Out | Sudha's extra henchman. Stunt coordinator |
| 2004 | Ra Daniel Dawal Migel 3 | Thug. Stunt coordinator |
| 2004 | Selamuthu Pinna | Stunt coordinator |
| 2004 | Left Right Sir | Jimmy. Stunt coordinator |
| 2005 | One Shot | Stunt coordinator |
| 2005 | Water | Stunt coordinator |
| 2006 | Dedunu Wessa | |
| 2006 | Supiri Balawatha | Stunt coordinator |
| 2006 | Anjalika | Stunt coordinator |
| 2006 | Rana Hansi | |
| 2006 | Sonduru Wasanthe | Thug. Stunt coordinator |
| 2006 | Ali Patio Oyai Mamai | Stunt coordinator |
| 2007 | Mister Dhana Rina | Stunt coordinator |
| 2008 | Hathara Denama Surayo remake | Stunt coordinator |
| 2008 | Rosa Diganthe | |
| 2009 | Sir Last Chance | Stunt coordinator |
| 2009 | Juliya | Lesli's henchman, Stunt coordinator |
| 2009 | Thee | Stunt coordinator |
| 2010 | Mago Digo Dai | Digajanthu |
| 2010 | Ape Yalu Punchi Boothaya | Uncle Tarzan |
| 2010 | Sara | Stunt coordinator |
| 2010 | Viyapath Bambara | |
| 2011 | Challenges | Stunt coordinator |
| 2011 | Kiwwada Nahi Nokiwwada Nahi | Stunt coordinator |
| 2012 | A Common Man | Pithala Nihal |
| 2012 | Super Six | Stunt coordinator |
| 2012 | Senasuru Maruwa | Stunt coordinator |
| 2012 | Sri Siddhartha Gautama | Stunt coordinator |
| 2012 | Jism 2 | Henchman |
| 2012 | Midnight's Children | Stunt coordinator |
| 2013 | Peeter One | Stunt coordinator |
| 2013 | Madras Cafe | Thug |
| 2014 | Kalpanthe Sihinayak | Stunt coordinator |
| 2015 | Mage Yalu Malu | Stunt coordinator |
| 2015 | Sanjana | Stunt coordinator |
| 2015 | Lantin Singho | |
| 2016 | Weerawarna | Soysa. Stunt coordinator |
| 2016 | Paththini | Stunt coordinator |
| 2016 | Maya 3D | Stunt coordinator |
| 2017 | Appata Siri | Walankade Newton. Stunt coordinator |
| 2018 | Yalu Malu Yalu 2 | |
| 2019 | Reload | Bonny |
| 2020 | Ethalaya | |
| 2021 | Hathara Varan | Edward's henchman |
| 2022 | Rashmi | |
| 2023 | Meka Puduma Kathawak | |
| 2024 | Villain | |
| 2024 | Bambara Wasanthe | |
| TBA | Adda Lanuwa Damma Kodiya † | |
| TBA | Nuhuru Vaeyama † | |
| TBA | Edath Dinum Adath Dinum † | |