List of Sri Lankan films of the 1960s
Films produced in Sri Lanka in the 1960s.
1960
| Title | Credits | Cast | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1960 | ||||||
| Subhadra (C P A Producers') | Dir S R Charlie, Cyril P Abeyratne; Sto, Dia, Pro Cyril P Abeyratne; Mu T R Paapa | Dommie Jayawardena, Disna Ranjani, Rohini Jayakody, Anthony C Perera, Lilian Edirisinghe, Premila Kuruppu, Rosalind Fernando | Released on 4 February 1960, Popular songs included Pathivatha Maa Raeki, Hondaa Magey Kaaley, Maage Prema Maatha | |||
| Sandesaya | Dir Lester James Peiris, Prod K Gunaratnam (for Cinemas Ltd), Photo Willie Blake, Edit Titus Thotawatte, Music R Mutthusamy, Lyrics Arisen Ahubudu (tunes Sunil Santha), Playback Mohideen Baig, Dharmadasa Walpola, Lata Walpola, H R Jothipala, Sidney Atigala | Ananda Jayaratne, Kanthi Gunatunga, Shane Gunaratne, Gamini Fonseka, Eddie Jayamanne, Iranganie Meedeniya, Arthur Vanlangenburg, David Dharmakeerthi | Released on 30 March 1960 Songs Ko Haturo, Katey Kiri Suvanda, Rana Gira, Punsanda Eliyai, Rajina Mamai, Sudata Sudey, Purthugeesikaraya | |||
| Sundara Birinda (Ceylon Entertainments) | Dir T Yoganandan; Pro Jabir A Cader; Dia, Lyr W Wilfred Silva (story based on Tamil film Vanjikkottai Vaalipan (1958)); Mu T R Paapa | Ravindra Rupasena, Clarice De Silva, Leena De Silva, Ananda Jayaratne, Rita Ratnayake, Christy Leonard, L M Perera, Asoka Ponnamperuma, Lilian Edirisinghe | Released on 28 April 1960. Popular songs included Sanda Paayala Vaagey, Laalitha Roopey, Paagala Yaamuko Hattay, Hada Sinimaavey, Sangee Sangee, Aadarey Maage | |||
| Kavata Andare | Sto, Pro, Dir B. A. W. Jayamanne; Dia P Benjamin Fernando; Mu B S Perera; Lyr Sarath Wimalaweera | Rukmani Devi, Eddie Jayamanne, Dharmasri Ranatunga, Ruby De Mel, Rudrani Liyanage, Bandula Sri Gunawardena, M V Balan, Joe Jayamanne | Released on 4 June 1960 | |||
| Nalangana (Sri Murugan Navakala) | Dir L S Ramachandran; Pro S M Nayagam; Music R Mutthusamy, Playback Mohideen Baig, Rukmani Devi, G S B Rani; Story based on Hindi film Hill Station (1957) | Rukmani Devi,Ravindra Rupasena, Leena De Silva, Alfred Edirimanne, Eddie Jayamanne, Joe Abeywickrema, Ruby De Mel, Udula Dabare, Pitipana Silva, Sirimathi Rasadari, Richard Albert, H D Kulatunga, Vijitha Mallika, Dudley Wanaguru | Released on 17 July 1960 Popular songs included Parama Ramani, Giluna Soka Gangey, Peni Vaehena Katha, Sithehi Baendi Aaley | |||
| Vanamala (Navajeevana Films') | Dir, Pro, Lyr Sirisena Wimalaweera; Sto, Dia Dharmasri Caldera; Pho W A B De Silva; Mu Shelton Premaratne, T F Latheef | Aruna Shanthi, Ananda Weerakoon, Alfred Edirimanne, Rani Ranatunga, Kumari Manel | Released on 7 October 1960. Popular songs included Vanamalak Athera Daala, Gantherai Kele Handapaanai, Pem Mal Kekula Vataa | |||
| Pirimiyek Nisa | Dir T Somasekaran, K A W Perera; Pro E A P Edirisinghe; Sto, Dia K A W Perera; Mu R Muttusamy | Gamini Fonseka, Kingsley Rajapakse, Florida Jayalath, David Dharmakeerthi, Joe Abeywickrema, Joseph Seneviratne | Released on 18 November 1960 in Cinemas Ltd circuit. Popular songs included Engata Kadan, Bahee Ganga Raani, Dutudaa Vagema Lassanai | |||
| Veera Vijaya (Cinemas') | Dir K Sethumadhavan, Pro K Gunaratnam; Dia K Hugo Fernando (story based on Tamil film Vijayapuri Veeran (1960)); Mu Rajan-Nagendra; Playback Lata Walpola, Dharmadasa Walpola, K Rani, Jamuna Rani | Jeevarani Kurukulasooriya, Clarice De Silva, Vijitha Mallika, Herbie Seneviratne, Nelson Karunagama, Alfred Edirimanne, Vincent Vaas, Christy Leonard, Sunil Premadasa, Laddie Ranasinghe | Released on 9 December 1960 in Cinemas Ltd circuit. Popular songs included Iranamata Savoma, Aasiridayaka Meni, Mey Lokey Ipadee, Meva Thamai Jil | |||
1961
| Title | Credits | Cast | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1961 | ||||||
| Jeevitha Poojava | Pro, Dir B. A. W. Jayamanne; Sto D V Seneviratne; Mu B S Perera | B A W Jayamanne, Dharmasri Ranatunga, Mabel Blythe, Shirley Blythe, Dudley Wanaguru, Austin Abeysekera | Released on 27 February 1961 in Ceylon Theatres Ltd circuit | |||
| Kurulu Bedda (Kurulu Raena Productions) | Dir L S Ramachandran; Pro John Amaratunga; Sto P K D Seneviratne, based on his radio play; Mu R Muttusamy; Lyr Karunaratne Abeysekera, P K D Seneviratne | Punya Heendeniya, D R Nanayakkara, Lilian Edirisinghe, Dayananda Gunawardena, Millie Kahandawala, Nalani Abeypala, S A James, Ariyadasa Peiris, Ranjith Dayananda, Dommie Jayawardena, Dharmadasa Kuruppu | Released on 29 March 1961. Popular songs included Oya Belma, Aruna Udaye (J A Milton Perera's debut as a playback singer), Vee Kirilli, Kurulu Kobeyi | |||
| Suvineetha Lalani (R T Films) | Pro, Dir Robin Tampoe; Dia Benedict Fernando (story based on Tamil film Samsaaram (1950)); Mu R Muttusamy; Lyr Chitrananda Abeysekera | Florida Jayalath, Asoka Ponnamperuma, Boniface Fernando, Vijitha Mallika, Darmasri Ranatunga, David Dharmakeerthi, L M Perera, M V Balan, Lilian Edirisinghe, Udula Dabare, Piyadasa Wijekoon, Lalitha Almeida | Released on 12 April 1961. Popular songs included Suhada Madhura Premey, Sepavath Pavulaka, Nihandai Gammanaya, Amme Badagini Enava | |||
| Ganthera | Dir A Bhaskar Raj; Pro S D S Somaratne; Sto Lalith Millawathanachchi; Dia Benedict Fernando; Mu B S Perera, R Muttusamy; Lyr Karunaratne Abeysekera | Stanley Perera, Girly Gunawardena, Eddie Jayamanne, Asoka Ponnamperuma, Lilian Edirisinghe, Jennie Winifrida, M V Balan, Nancy Dias, Premila Kuruppu, Ellen Sylvester | Released on 18 August 1961. Popular songs included Ranwan Pehe Ketha, Varevu Avadi Vee | |||
| Daruwa Kageda? (R R Films') | Dir Herby Seneviratne; Pro R Rajabali; Sto Chitrananda Abeysekera, based on Hindi film Aulad (1954); Dia Sripali Viomon, A J De Zoysa; Mu R Muttusamy; Lyr Arisen Ahubudu, Upali Attanayake | Herby Seneviratne, Florida Jayalath, Senadheera Kuruppu, Rita Ratnayake, Joe Abeywickrema, Udula Dabare, Premila Kuruppu, Joseph Seneviratne, Lalitha Almeida, Padmini Dahanayake | Released on 6 October 1961. Popular songs included Suvanda Mal Pipila, Gedarata Siriyawai | |||
| Vedibima | Pro, Dir M P Gilman; Mu R A Chandrasena; Lyr Ananda Samarakoon | Dharmasri Rantunga, Rohini Jayakody, L M Perera, Ralph Wijesekera, Vimala Kumari, M P Gemunu, M P Gilman, Lalitha Almeida, Bandu Munasinghe | Released on 22 December 1961. | |||
1962
| Title | Credits | Cast | Notes | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | ||||||
| Daskon (Pragathi Producers') | Dir Upali Wanasinghe; Technical Dir Titus Thotawatta; Pro Norton Silva; Mu Shelton Premaratne | Rukmani Devi (Sumithra), Herbert M Seneviratne (King Narendrasingha), Gamini Fonseka (Kirivavule Raala), Kithsiri Perera (Daskon), Shane Gunaratne, Navanandana Wijesinghe | Released on 7 March 1962. Popular songs included Kokila Devi, Saumya Chandra, Nothaka Sepa Eyi | |||
| Sansaarey | Dir Shanthikumar Seneviratne; Pro Ceylon Theatres; Mu B S Perera, M K Roksamy | Shanthi Kumar (Nimal), Seetha Jayawardena (Sunethra), Herby Seneviratne, Dharmasri Ranatunga (Wickrema), Sirimathi Rasadari, Premila Kuruppu, L M Perera, Austin Abeysekera | Released on 12 April 1962. Popular songs included Jaathi Apey Sinhaley, Manusatha Lokey Ipadee,Hinavenne Eyi Mey | |||
| Suhada Divipiduma (R T Films') | Pro, Dir Robin Tampoe; Mu R Muttusamy | Boniface Fernando (Sumith), Clarice De Silva (Sheela), David Dharmakeerthi (Gunasena), Dommie Jayawardena, L M Perera, Asoka Ponnamperuma (Harry), Piyadasa Wijekoon, Premila Kuruppu, Richard Albert | Released on 9 May 1962. Popular songs included Ma Pethu Dey Ko, Balanna Lassana Akasey | |||
| Ranmuthuduwa (Serendib Producers') | Dir, Pho Mike Wilson; Pro Shesha Palihakkara; Mu Amaradeva; Edit Titus Thotawatta | Gamini Fonseka (Bandu), Jeevarani Kurukulasooriya (Kumari), Joe Abeywickrema (Sena), Shane Gunaratne (Raju), Anthony C Perera; Vincent Vas, Austin Abeysekera, Hector Ekanayake | Released on 8 August 1962 in Cinemas Ltd circuit. Popular songs included Galana Gangaki, Pipee Pipee, Paaramitha Bala; First Sinhala feature filmed in Eastmancolour | |||
| Devasundari (Royal Studios') | Dir C.V. Raju; Pro A V Munas, M H M Munas; Mu C V Pandurangan; Dia Ariyadasa Peiris, based on "Ulagam" (Tamil; 1953) | Joe Abeywickrema (King Maheepala), Florida Jayalath (Devasundari), Eddie Junior (Sankupala Deva), Lambert Moramudali (Prathaapa), Ariyadasa Peiris, Millie Kahandawala | Released on 28 September 1962. Last Sinhala film produced in an Indian studio | |||
1963
| Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | ||||||
| Adata Wediya Heta Hondai | M. Masthan | Sandya Kumari's debut as an actor.
Released on 6 March 1963 | ||||
| Wena Swargayak Kumatada | T. Somosekaran, Kingsly Rajapaksha | Released on 2 May 1963 | ||||
| Suhada Sohoyuro | L.S. Ramachandran, K.A.W. Perera | Released on 14 June 1963 | ||||
| Mangalika | B. A. W. Jayamanna | Released on 26 July 1963 | ||||
| Udarata Menike | M. Masthan | Released on 27 July 1963 | ||||
| Sudu Sande Kalu Wala | Robin Thampo | Released on 4 September 1963 | ||||
| Sikuru Tharuwa | L.S. Ramachandran | Punya Heendeniya | Released on 27 September 1963 | |||
| Deepashika | Kingsly Rajapaksha | Jeewarani, Sandya Kumari | Released on 12 December 1963 | |||
| Gamperaliya | Lester James Peiris | | Punya Heendeniya, Henry Jayasena, Gamini Fonseka | Tony Ranasinghe's debut as an actor. Released on 20 December 1963. Entered into the 3rd Moscow International Film Festival | |||
1964
| Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1964 | ||||||
| Hete Pramada Wediyi | Shanthi Kumar | Released on 31 January 1964 | ||||
| Getewarayo | Mike Wilson /Tissa Liyanasooriya | Released on 26 February 1964 | ||||
| Kala Kala De Pala Pala De | Shanthi Kumar | Released on 3 April 1964 | ||||
| Dheewarayo | M. Masthan | Released on 10 April 1964 | ||||
| Sulalitha Sobanee | Robin Thampo | Released on 15 May 1964 | ||||
| Suba Sarana Sepa Sithe | T. Somasekaran | Released on 7 July 1964 | ||||
| Semiya Birindage Deviyaya | W.M.S. Thampo | Released on 14 August 1964 | ||||
| Chandali | L.S. Ramachandran | Released on 14 August 1964 | ||||
| Patachara | Wimalanath Disanayake | Released on 10 September 1964 | ||||
| Samaje Api Okkoma Samanai | Herbi Senevirathne | Released on 14 October 1964 | ||||
| Sasaraka Heti | S. Ramanadan | Released on 22 October 1964 | ||||
| Sithaka Mahima | M.S. Anandan | Released on 20 November 1964 | ||||
| Sobana Sitha | Ariyadasa Peiris | Released on 11 December 1964 | ||||
| Sujage Rahasa | P. Thilakantan | Released on 24 December 1964 | ||||
1965
| Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1965 | ||||||
| Sepatha Soya | B. Nandesena Cooray | Released on 15 January 1965 | ||||
| Handapana | Kingsly Rajapaksha | Released on 3 February 1965 | ||||
| Chandiya | Titus Totawatta | Released on 18 March 1965 | ||||
| Sathutu Kandulu | W.M.S.Thampo | Released on 26 March 1965 | ||||
| Sudosudu | Robin Thampo | Released on 28 April 1965 | ||||
| Sama | G.D.L. Perera | Released on 13 May 1965 | ||||
| Ladalu | S. Ramanadan | Released on 13 May 1965 | ||||
| Yatagiya Dawasa | W.S. Mahendran | Released on 18 June 1965 | ||||
| Saravita | Tissa Liyanasooriya | Released on 25 June 1965 | ||||
| Hatara Maha Nidanaya | L.M. Perera | Domi Jayawardene, Stanley Perera, Dharma Sri Ranatunga, Vijitha Mallika, Gerly Gunawardane, Liliyan Edirisinghe | Released on 30 July 1965 | |||
| Aadarayai-Karunawai | Ananda Jayarathne | Released on 6 August 1965 | ||||
| Hithata Hitha | Kingsly Rajapaksha | Released on 10 September 1965 | ||||
| Allapu Gedara | M. Masthan | Released on 17 September 1965 | ||||
| Satha Panaha | M.S. Anandan | Released on 7 October 1965 | ||||
| Sweep Ticket | Florida Jayalath, Raja Joshua | Released on 5 November 1965 | ||||
| Sonduru Yuwala | L.S. Ramachandran | Released on 26 November 1965 | ||||
| Sekaya | E. Rathnam | Released on 4 December 1965 | ||||
| Landaka Mahima | W.M.S. Thampo | Released on 24 December 1965 | ||||
1966
| Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1966 | ||||||
| Seethala Wathura | Dharma Sri Kaldera | Released on 11 March 1966 | ||||
| Maha Re Hamuwu Sthriya | K. Wengadasalam | Released on 7 April 1966 | ||||
| Sengawena Sewanella | Robin Thampo | Released on 9 April 1966 | ||||
| Mahadena Muththa | Robin Thampo | Released on 11 April 1966 | ||||
| Senasuma Kothenada | K.A.W. Perera | Released on 18 April 1966 | ||||
| Kolamba Hadayo | Roland Amarasinghe | Released on 25 April 1966 | ||||
| Athulweema Thahanam | M.S. Anandan | Released on 1 May 1966 | ||||
| Sihina Hathak | Nihal A. Jayasinghe | Released on 2 May 1966 | ||||
| Delowak Athara | Dr. Lester James Peiris | Released on 24 May 1966 | ||||
| Kinkini Paada | Douglas Kothalawala | Prema Ganegoda,Tony Ranasinghe,(Kids)Priyankari wickramarathna,Pradeepa Wickramaratna, Milani Kotalawala, Rohan Abeygunwardena. | Released on 16 June 1966 | |||
| Seegiri Kashyapa | Bandu Gunasekara | Released on 7 July 1966 | ||||
| Kapatikama | K.A.W. Perera | Released on 22 July 1966 | ||||
| Wesathuru Siritha | Lionel Amarasinghe | Released on 19 August 1966 | ||||
| Sampatha | S. Ramanadan | Released on 11 September 1966 | ||||
| Parasathu Mal | Gamini Fonseka | | Punya Heendeniya | Released on 26 September 1966 | |||
| Sudu Duwa | Raja Joshua | Released on 18 October 1966 | ||||
| Sanda Nega Eddi | Hector Jayasinghe | Released on 22 November 1966 | ||||
| Oba Dutu Da | S. Sivananda | Released on 23 November 1966 | ||||
| Senasili Suwaya | Robin Thampo | Released on 14 December 1966 | ||||
| Layata Laya | W.M.S. Thampo | Released on 29 December 1966 | ||||
1967
| Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Not | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | ||||||
| Hathara Kendare | L.M. Perera | Released on 23 January 1967 | ||||
| Sorungeth Soru | Mike Wilson | Released on 31 January 1967 | ||||
| Sath Samudura | Siri Gunasinghe | Swarna Mallawarachchi's debut as an actor.
Released on 22February 1967. | ||||
| Manamalayo | T. Bhawanandan | Released on 7 March 1967 | ||||
| Daru Duka | Domi Jayawardana | Released on 8 March 1967 | ||||
| Sengawunu Menika | Dudley Wanaguru | Released on 7 April 1967 | ||||
| Pipena Kumudu | Ruby de Mel | Released on 12 April 1967 | ||||
| Amathaka Unada | D.M. Daas | Released on 12 April 1967 | ||||
| Ran Salu | Lester James Peiris | Punya Heendeniya | Released on 30 April 1967 | |||
| Magul Poruwa | B. A. W. Jayamanne | Released on 22 May 1967 | ||||
| Sarana | Ashoka David | Released on 12 June 1967 | ||||
| Sarubima | L.S. Ramachandran | Released on 12 July 1967 | ||||
| Sendol Kandulu | Regie Perera | Released on 31 July 1967 | ||||
| Wasanthi | Ananda Wickckramasinghe | Released on 10 August 1967 | ||||
| Ranrasa | P. Rathnam | Released on 24 August 1967 | ||||
| Ipadune Eyi | S. Ramanadan | Released on 31 August 1967 | ||||
| Iwasana Dana | W.A. Jayasinghe | Released on 22 September 1967 | ||||
| Rena Giraw | Dharma Sri Kaldera | Released on 14 October 1967 | ||||
| Okkoma Hari | Wijepala Hettiarachchi, S. Ramanadan | Released on 23 October 1967 | ||||
| Hitha Giya Thena | Herbert Rupasinghe | Released on 1 December 1967 | ||||
| Soora Chauraya | M. Masthan | Released on 21 December 1967 | ||||
1968
| Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | ||||||
| Sudusuda | Roland Amarasinghe | Released on 12 January 1968 | ||||
| Pinibindu | Chula Palagolla | Released on 3 February 1968 | ||||
| Singithi Surathal | Kingsley Rajapaksha | Released on 3 February 1968 | ||||
| Punchi Baba | Tissa Liyanasooriya | Malini Fonseka's debut as an actress.
Released on 26 February 1968. | ||||
| London Hamu | Chundukili Somasekaran | Released on 4 March 1968 | ||||
| Abuddassa Kale | Kumar Wickramasooriya | Released on 25 March 1968 | ||||
| Mathru Bhumi | Wimalanath Dissanayaka | Released on 11 April 1968 | ||||
| Golu Hadawatha | Lester James Peiris | Sriyani Amarasena's debut as an actress.
Released on 24 April 1968. | ||||
| Akka Nago | Vincent David | Released on 2 May 1968 | ||||
| Bicycle Hora | K.A.W. Perera | Released on 26 May 1968 | ||||
| Wanasara | L.S. Ramachandran, S.A. Somarathne | Released on 27 June 1968 | ||||
| Emathikama | Nihal Jayasinghe | Released on 22 July 1968 | ||||
| Hengi Hora | Rohini Jayakodi | Released on 30 July 1968 | ||||
| Indunila | Kingsley Rajapaksha | Released on 26 August 1968 | ||||
| Ruhunu Kumari | W.M.S. Thampo | Released on 14 September 1968 | ||||
| Dahasak Sithuwili | G.D.L. Perera | Released on 20 September 1968 | ||||
| Dehadaka Duka | Robin Thampo | Released on 23 October 1968 | ||||
| Aadarawanthayo | Amaranath Jayathilake | Released on 24 November 1968 | ||||
| Wahal Doopatha | Shanthi Abesekara | Released on 1 December 1968 | ||||
| Ataweni Pudumaya | M. Masthan | Released on 21 December 1968 | ||||
1969
| Title | Director | Cast | Genre | Notes | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | ||||||
| Senehasa | Herbert M. Seneviratne | Released on 19 January 1969 | ||||
| Samaja Sathuro | T. Somasekaran | Released on 14 February 1969 | ||||
| Oba Nethinam | M.V. Balan | Released on 27 February 1969 | ||||
| Kohomada Wede | S. Ramanadan | Released on 5 March 1969 | ||||
| Narilatha | Tissa Liyanasooriya | Released on 22 March 1969 | ||||
| Kauda Hari | Titus Thotawatte | Released on 11 April 1969 | ||||
| Hari Maga | D.M. Daas | Released on 22 April 1969 | ||||
| Hathara Peraliya | L.M. Perera | Released on 22 May 1969 | ||||
| Baduth Ekka Horu | Ranjith Senaweera | Released on 17 June 1969 | ||||
| Mee Messo | Dharma Sri Kaldera | Released on 10 July 1969 | ||||
| Soorayangeth Sooraya | Lenin Morayas | Released on 4 August 1969 | ||||
| Binaramalee | Mudalinayaka Somarathne | First Sri Lankan movie based on a radio drama. Adapted from Muwanpelasse broadcast by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC).
Released on 19 August 1969. | ||||
| Pick Pocket | Robin Thampo | Released on 22 September 1969 | ||||
| Uthum Sthree | K. Vengadasalam | Released on 15 October 1969 | ||||
| Prawesam Wanna | M.S. Anandan | Released on 6 November 1969 | ||||
| Para Walalu | Sudas Maskorala | Released on 29 November 1969 | ||||
| Pancha | Vincent David | Released on 15 December 1969 | ||||
| Mokada Une | Piyasiri Gunarathne | Released on 18 December 1969 | ||||
| Romeo Juliet | G.D.L. Perera | Released on 21 December 1969 | ||||
| Hanthane Kathawa | Sugathapala Senarath Yapa | Released on 30 December 1969.
Vijaya Kumarathunga's debut as an actor | ||||
| Bakmaha Deege | Dayananda Gunawardena | Released on 31 December 1969 | ||||
See also
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