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Buddhika Jayaratne
Buddhika Jayaratne in 2022
Born
Buddhika Nirodha Dananjaya Jayaratne

1 August 1974
Ragama, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationAnanda College, Colombo
Occupation(s)Actor, Director, Writer
Years active2001 - Present
Known forSri Lankan Film Industry
Notable workMidunu Vishwaya, Senasuru Maruwa, Sathara Denek Senpathiyo

Buddhika Jayaratne (බුද්ධික ජයරත්න) is a Sri Lankan film and television actor, scriptwriter, and director.[1] He made his international cinema debut in early 2023, starring in Arugam Bay' (an Israeli production) directed and written by Marco Carmel .[2] This was followed by his second international venture in Sunny's Mansion by Australian film writer and director Herman Perera later in 2023.[3] This achievement marked him as one of the few Sri Lankan actors to venture into the international film arena.[4]

Jayaratne made his directorial debut with the romantic film Dedunu Wessa in 2020, a movie that he also wrote and co-produced, produced by Colombo Pictures and Piyal Seneviratne.[5]

Jayaratne received the Best Actor (Negative) award in 2013 for his performance in Senasuru Maruwa at the Derana Film Awards.[6]

Personal life

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Don Andrikku Jayaratne Buddhika Nirodha Dananjaya Jayaratne, was born on 1 August 1974, in Ragama, Sri Lanka, as the only child of Daya and Sumithra Jayaratne. Both of whom are retired government employees.

Jayaratne completed his primary education at Asoka College, Colombo, and attended Ananda College, Colombo, for his secondary education.[7] After completing his education, Jayaratne joined the aviation industry. He also worked as a freelance fashion designer and conducted a few fashion shows during this time. His career in the aviation industry ended when he transitioned to the film industry in 2001, but he continued his passion for dress designing by contributing to film productions as a costume designer. Rosa Wasanthaya, Dedunu Wessa, Eka Malaka Pethi are a few of the productions for which Jayaratne served as the costume designer.[8][9][10]

Jayaratne married Upachala Harankahadeniya in 2014, and their son, Thejaan Jayaratne, was born in 2015.[11]

Recognising a societal reset during the pandemic, Jayaratne established Artha by Buddhika Jayaratne, a concept furniture store in 2021[12]. This venture was born out of his desire for uniqueness, conservation values, and survival, with a focus on sustainable living. Artha designs, manufactures, and sells up-cycled and reclaimed wooden furniture while minimising deforestation and also supporting tradesmen and their families.

Acting career

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Jayaratne made his acting debut in Rosa Wasanthe, directed by Udayakantha Warnasuriya, in 2001, which he initially joined the production as the costume designer.[13] Jayaratne continued to work with Warnasuriya in several projects, including Senasuru Maruwa, for which he won the Best Actor (Negative) Award for his role at the 2013 Derana Film Awards.[14][6]

In 2002, Jayaratne ventured into the Sri Lankan teledrama industry with the role of Depath Nai,[15] a teledrama by Eranga Senarathna. Since then, Jayaratne played main and supporting roles in number of teledramas. Chandoli, Sathara Denek Senpathiyo, Amuthu Minissu are some of his notable work in Sri Lankan teledrama industry. Subsequently Jayaratne won several appriciation awards for his performances in teledramas.[16][17][18]

 
Jayaratne with Chandran Ratnam in 2023

Throughout his career, he collaborated with renowned Sri Lankan teledrama and film directors such as Jayantha Chandrasiri, Senesh Dissanaike, Chandran Ratnam, and Sanjaya Nirmal. Jayaratne's role in Midunu Vishwaya, a film by Jayantha Chandrasiri, attracted media attention and is considered one of Jayaratne's best performances thus far.[19]

In 2023, Jayaratne made his first international appearance in Arugam Bay, directed by Marco Carmel and produced by United Channel Movies (UCM) in Israel.[20] His second international feature film, Sunny's Mansion, produced by Zayan Productions in Australia, is scheduled to be released in 2023.[21] The film was written and directed by award winning Australian director and film writer Herman Perera.[22]

Filmography

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YEAR FILM ROLE
2001 Rosa Wasanthe[23] Gihan
2003 Le Kiri Kandulu[24] Upendra
2004 Randiya Dahara[25] Captain Cyril
2006 Dedunu Wessa[26][27] Rohith
2006 Samaara[28] Shane
2006 Eka Malaka Pethi[29][30] Kuma
2008 Hathara Denama Surayo[31][32] Podde Ayya
2009 Sinasuna Adaren[33] Thiwanka
2012 Matha Guest appearance
2012 Senasuru Maruwa[34][35] Viraj
2013 Butterfly Symphony[36] Guest appearance
2013 Raja Horu[37] OIC Kapila
2016 Puthandiya[38] Vimukthi
2018 The Frozen Fire
2019 Katha Karana Heena Minister Bandara
2019 Vijayaba Kollaya[39]
2020 Suparna Police officer
2021 Aale Corona
2021 The Game
2021 Nobody Knows
2022 MonaLisa Gihan
2023 Deweni Yuddhaya
2023 Midunu Vishwaya Dunken
2023 Swara
TBA Arugam Bay[40] OIC
TBA Sunny's Mansion Dhar
TBA Sri Siddha[41]
TBA Seeruwen[42]
TBA Kidnap Jaye - Police Officer
TBA Maa
TBA Megha

Teledramas

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Awards

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Derana Film Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013 Senasuru Maruwa Best Actor (Negative) Won[43][6]

Sri Lankan Television State Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 Sathara Denek Senpathiyo Merit Award Won[44]

SIGNIS International Tele Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2009 Sathara Denek Senpathiyo Merit Award Won

Sumathi Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2014 Amuthu Minissu Merit Award Won[45][46]

References

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