Kumara Thirimadura

Kumara Thirimadura
කුමාර තිරිමාදුර
Born
Kumara Thirimadura[1]

(1969-04-17) April 17, 1969 (age 55)
Moratuwa, Colombo, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationPrince of Wales College, Moratuwa
Occupation(s)Actor, Journalist, Filmmaker, Producer, Singer, Screen Play Writer
Years active1987–present
SpouseThushara Thirimadura
ChildrenAmanda Thirimadura
Suchetha Thirimadura
AwardsBest Actor In A Supporting Role
Best Screenwriter

Kumara Thirimadura (Sinhala: කුමාර තිරිමාදුර; born April 17, 1969) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television.[2] He is an actor, singer, filmmaker and journalist by profession. He is considered one of five actors who have dominated the Sri Lankan Stage by critics.[3]

Early career

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He was born on 17 April 1969, in Rawathawatta, Moratuwa as the sixth child of the family with seven siblings. His father Thirimadura Rantin de Silva worked in the Sri Lanka Ports Authority. His mother Jothimuni Malini Miureen Perera worked as a cashier in a restaurant. He has four elder sisters - Sandya, Udaya, Ramya, Soumya and one elder brother, Kosala, one younger sister Bhagya and one younger brother Chamila.[4] His sister Sandya died in April 2022.[5] Thirimadura is a past student of Prince of Wales College, Moratuwa.

He won many awards at school level through many theatre works, which gave him boost to the career. But, before turning in to acting career, he worked 14 years as a journalist of Divaina Newspaper. His journalist career stood even after the acting, but he allocated full-time towards acting as his profession. Tissa Gunawardana was his first teacher in drama and theater. Thirimadura first appeared in Street theatres directed by Gamini Haththotuwegama, while he had his first stage play Sakalajana by Dhamma Jagoda.[6]

Acting career

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Thirimadura has acted in about 90 stage plays, 58 films and several tele dramas. Nowadays he is seen in popular stage plays like Suba Saha Yasa,[7] Balloth Ekka Be, Balloth Ekka Be 2,[8] Charithe Horu Aran,[9] Ko Kukko, Nari Burathi, Ang Awoo, and Deiyoth Danne Ne.[6] Along with Gihan Fernando, Thirimadura engaged in a stage play Giha Saha Kuma.

While working on with theatre works and journalism, his fellow mate Jayantha Chandrasiri invited him to take part in his teledrama Akala Sandhya, which is Thirimadura's first television screen.[6][10] Since then, he acted more than 50 teledramas across genre including some notable roles in the serials: Paba, Katu Imbula, Ataka Nataka, Isuru Sangramaya and Hendewa.

As a television host, Thirimadura presented program Maarai Hirai telecasted on TV Derana and program Rasoghaya telecasting on Siyatha TV accompany with Mihira Sirithilaka. On ITN, he currently presents the program called Thirimadura Oba Amathai.

Thirimadura started his film career with Julietge Bumikawa back in 1998, directed by Jackson Anthony. Through that, he performed many dramatic and comedy roles in more than 35+ films up to 2018.[11] Apart from acting, he was also the Production Manager of film Sonduru Dadabima, released in 2003 and screenplay writer of film Thanha Rathi Ranga. The role in this film highly praised by the critics and was a commercial hit as well. He along with Sarath Kothalawala won the Award for the Best Screenplay at Derana Lux Film Awards in 2014 for Thanha Rathi Ranga movie.[12][13] His first cinema direction came through Newspaper co-directed with Kothalawala was released on 29 June 2020.[14]

In March 2021, a film festival featuring five films starring Thirimadura will be held for five days at the Liberty Hall, Kollupitiya. The festival is named as the "uncrowned prince's felt cinematic procession".[15][16] In 2024, he produced his maiden theater production Sudu Andagena Horu Avidin staged at 3.30pm and 6.30 pm on Tuesday, October 22 at the Elphinstone Theatre, Colombo 10.[17]

Discography

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Thirimadura is an A-grade singer at Sri Lanka Radio Corporation. Though he has not released his solo songs until recently, he has said that he had to sacrifice his early career entirely for the drama and films. He is a die-hard fan of Victor Rathnayake.

Thirimadura released his first solo visual song Ae Mata Adarei in June 2016.[6][18] He also appeared in the music video of song Bodima by Theekshana Anuradha.

On 31 March 2017, Thirimadura performed a musical show at Maharagama Youth Society Hall at 7pm. He titled his show as Kumaraya Man - Deveni Gamana. At the show, he launched his 14-songs music album Ae Mata Adarei as well.[19]

Songs

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Following list is the songs of Kumara Thirimadura.[20]

  • (01) Adannata Epa
  • (02) Lapalu Dalu
  • (03) Mata Asai
  • (04) Paata Paata Mal Gode
  • (05) Paalu Gathiya
  • (06) Seethala Udaye
  • (07) Me Udakki Kolama
  • (08) Malabe Kiyu Kisiveku[21]
  • (09) Ae Mata Adarei
  • (10) Man Boralle Ae Badulle

Television

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Notable television serials

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  • Adare Ahasa Tharam[22]
  • Adisi Nadiya [23]
  • Ahas Maliga
  • Akaala Sandya
  • Angani [24]
  • Bharyawo[25]
  • Dadakeli Arana[26]
  • Ethuma 1, 2
  • Gaga Laga Gedara
  • Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli[27]
  • Giri Shikara Meda[28]
  • Guru Geethaya [29]
  • Hadawathe Kathawa
  • Handewa [30]
  • Herda Sakshiya[31]
  • Ingi Bingi
  • Isuru Sangramaya[32]
  • Jodu Gedara
  • Katu Imbula [33]
  • Kota Uda Mandira
  • Labendiye[34]
  • Maama Haa Ma[35]
  • Nattukkarayo
  • Nethaka Maayavee [36]
  • On Ataka Nataka
  • Paba
  • Pirimi Lamai
  • Raja Kaduwa
  • Ralla Weralata Adarei
  • Ranga Soba [37]
  • Rathi Virathi [38]
  • Sabba Sakala Manaa
  • Samanalunta Wedithiyanna [39]
  • Sanda Numba Nam[40]
  • Sapthambaraye Diga Dawasak
  • Sapumali[41]
  • Sedona[42]
  • Senehasa Kaviyak[43][44]
  • Sidangana [45]
  • Sidu
  • Sihina Puraya[46]
  • Sihina Tawuma[47]
  • Sihinayak Wage [48]
  • Sihini
  • Siri Sirimal [49]
  • Three-wheel Malli [50]
  • Veeduru Mal [51]
  • Visi Eka [52]
  • Walawettuwa
  • Wasuli Kanda[53]

Author work

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He published the autobiographical book Mage Jeewithe in 2019, which also granted as an educational book by Sri Lanka Education Department.[54] He also wrote the book Karaliye Rasa Katha which was started as a paper column note.[55]

Awards

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Filmography

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Role Ref.
1998 Julietge Bhumikawa Stage onlooker [59]
2003 Sonduru Dadabima Arnold
2005 Ira Madiyama Checkpoint officer
2005 Aksharaya [60]
2006 Sewwandi
2007 Sikuru Hathe Carpenter
2008 Rosa Kale Percy
2008 Walapatala uncredited role
2008 Machan Oaf
2009 Ekamath Eka Rateka
2009 Akasa Kusum Karaoke client
2009 Bindu Saping
2010 Uththara Security officer
2010 Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe Guest appearance
2010 Ira Handa Yata Captain
2011 Sinhawalokanaya Mohothaa
2011 Angara Dangara Simon
2011 Mahindagamanaya Ilanganaga
2011 King Hunther Meththananda
2011 Gamani Sergeant Ranasinghe
2013 Bomba Saha Rosa
2013 Nikini Vassa
2013 Ran Kevita 2 Supermarket thief
2013 Seetha Man Awa
2014 Parapura Adopted father
2014 Thanha Rathi Ranga Wimal
2014 Ko Mark No Mark Mark's neighbour
2014 Api Marenne Na Mangala Pushpakumara
2015 Lantin Singho Wimale
2016 Motor Bicycle Three-wheel driver
2016 Maya 3D Maya's father
2016 Sujatha Puthra Mudalali
2016 The Rainbow Victor
2017 Ali Kathawa Gobila veddha
2017 Dharmayuddhaya PC Wimal
2018 Porisadaya Basnayake [61]
2018 Madhura Charika Bus conductor [62]
2018 Yama Raja Siri Yama Raja's assistant [63]
2018 Raigamayai Gampalayai Gampalaya [64]
2018 Nidahase Piya DS School teacher
2018 Tawume Iskole Siridasa [65]
2019 Weli Pawuru Jayantha [66]
2019 President Super Star Multiple characters [67]
2019 Reload Sadasarana Mudalige Alapatha [68]
2020 Tsunami Thovilakaru [69]
2020 Avilenasului [70]
2020 The Newspaper Luvis [71]
2020 Miss Jenis Match maker [72]
2021 Colombo Michael [73]
2021 Nihada Sewaneli [74]
2021 Kawuruth Danne Na [75]
2021 Hathara Varan Edward [76]
2022 Hithumathe Jeewithe Sumathipala's father [77]
2023 Thaththa Rathnapala [78]
2024 Weerya [79]
2024 Sihinayaki Adare
2024 Sinhabahu [80]
2024 Hora Uncle [81]
2024 Sri Siddha [82]
TBA Kondadeniye Hamuduruwo † [83]
TBA Amuthu Gurukamak † [84]

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