Rodney Warnakula
| Rodney Warnakula රොඩ්නි වර්ණකුල | |
|---|---|
| Born |
Warnakula Patabandige Rodney Priyantha Perera April 24, 1961 Ja-Ela, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation | Dramatist, Actor, Singer, Comedian, Dubbing artiste, Commentator |
| Years active | 1981-Present |
| Religion | Catholic |
| Spouse(s) | Hirani Warnakula |
Warnakula Patabandige Rodney Priyantha Perera,[1] popularly Rodney Warnakula, (as රොඩ්නි වර්ණකුල in Sinhala) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema. One of most popular comedians in Sri Lanka, Warnakula is also one of the senior most actors and influential dubbing actors in the industry today. A singer, he is also a dramatic actor in cinema, television and theatre.[2]
Family and Early career
Warnakula was born on 24 April 1961 in Ja-Ela, the son of Aloy Warnakula, who was also an actor at Tower Hall Theatre and Annie Jayakodi, who was a housewife. Due to his father is a renowned stage drama actor in early days, his intentions was also towards the art and drama, who took little Rodney for his drama practices. His first impression in theatre work came through Lucien Bulathsinhala’s stage drama Tharavo Igilethi (1981) back in 1981. Warnakula has married to Hirani Warnakula, where they have two daughters and a son.[3]
Theatre work
Started from Tharawo, Warnakula became one of leading stage drama actors in Sri Lanka, who have acted more than 50 stage dramas particularly as a comedy actor. On an interview, Warnakula said that, he love very much to stage dramas and his characters of "Nariya" in the play Naribana and "Chun Chan" in the stage drama Tharawo Igilethi.[3] His most popular stage dramas include Saranga Nawen Awith, Naribana, Vishva Sundari, Madura Jawanika,[4] Minisa, Tharawo Igilethi, Rookada Rajje,[5] Sudu Redi Horu.[6]
Television acting
Warnakula's most popular television acting came through Bodima,[7] Ethuma, Methuma and Nonavaruni Mahathwaruni.[3][8] He is currently a major television comedian though many of his counterparts. Some of his teledramas are Naana Kamare,[9] Kathura, Raja Kaduwa, Satakapata, On Ataka Nataka.[10]
Himself along with another actor Rodney Fraser, presented and performed a comedy program Two Rodneys, which was telecasted on Sirasa TV.[11]
Filmography
Rodney Warnakula's film career also stands as a comedian. He acted more than 40 films up to 2016.[12] Some of his most famous films are Sikuru Hathe, Supiri Andare, and My Name Is Bandu. His most critically acclaimed acting came through comedy horror film sequels Bahubuthayo and Gindari, where he portrayed as a journalist Bunty.[13]
- No. denotes the Number of Sri Lankan film in the Sri Lankan cinema.[14]
| Year | No. | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | 955 | Mahadana Muththai Golayo Roththai | |
| 2002 | 985 | Bahubuthayo | Banti |
| 2004 | 1026 | Clean Out | Wickie |
| 2007 | 1084 | Ran Kewita | |
| 1092 | Sikuru Hathe | ||
| 2009 | 1122 | Sir Last Chance | |
| 1123 | Sinasuna Adaren | ||
| 2010 | 1147 | Tikiri Suwanda | |
| 2011 | 1165 | Ethumai Methumai | |
| 2012 | 1174 | Super Six | cricket commentator |
| 2013 | 1188 | Peeter One | |
| 1195 | Seetha Man Awaa | Gayida | |
| 2014 | 1205 | Supiri Andare | |
| 2015 | 1225 | Gindari | Banti |
| 1237 | Suhada Koka | ||
| 1239 | My Name Is Bandu | Waiter | |
| 2016 | 1245 | Natannethuwa Dinna |
Discography
Warnakula is a highly talented singer. He is the leading singer for many stage dramas, sung in every stage drama he took part in. He already cut a CD and an audiocassette with the name Ha.. Ha… Landé. It contains only songs from stage dramas he acted.[15]
Following list is the songs of Rodney Warnakula.[16][17]
Track listing
| Ha Ha Lande album included songs[18] | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Choon Chan" (Album Version) | 02.47 |
| 2. | "Elo Elo" (Album Version) | 04.09 |
| 3. | "Gin Gan Guli Guli" (Album Version) | 03.06 |
| 4. | "Ha Ha Lande" (Title song) | 03.49 |
| 5. | "Hanika Varew Kollane" (Album Version) | 03.57 |
| 6. | "Japan Rathigngna" (Album Version) | 01.48 |
| 7. | "Malmada Biso Ithin" (Album Version) | 03.45 |
| 8. | "Nidi Dehene (with various artists)" (Album Version) | 04.52 |
| 9. | "Palanchiye Natha Deviyo" (Album Version) | 02.49 |
| 10. | "Pembara Devi" (Album Version) | 03.26 |
| 11. | "Rosi" (Album Version) | 04.18 |
| 12. | "Sankadagala Dilena" (Album Version) | 03.24 |
| 13. | "Sobhawa De" (Album Version) | 02.46 |
Solo Tracks
| Solo tracks by Rodney Warnakula | ||
|---|---|---|
| No. | Title | Length |
| 1. | "Apa Koheda Me Yanne" | 01.48 |
| 2. | "Araliya Uyane" | 04.08 |
| 3. | "Banandiye Mage" | 03.05 |
| 4. | "Bodoskiya Mage Bodoskiya" | 02.33 |
| 5. | "Dangara Waliga" (Cartoon theme song) | 02.01 |
| 6. | "Demassino" (with Bandula Wijeweera) | 02.15 |
| 7. | "Dugiyane Ahapalla" | 03.50 |
| 8. | "Galkiriyagama Awudin" | 03.59 |
| 9. | "Giya Hakurata" | 01.46 |
| 10. | "Handannepa Handannepa" | 02.48 |
| 11. | "Hima Giri Arane" | 03.53 |
| 12. | "Ira Handath Nagei" (with various artists) | 03.20 |
| 13. | "Iti Pilimayak Wage" | 02.08 |
| 14. | "Kakulu Sahal Pitiyenda" | 02.20 |
| 15. | "Kanden Panala" | 03.33 |
| 16. | "Kaanuwe Ipadila" (Mee Pura Wasiyo stage drama song) | |
| 17. | "Kavikara Hadakara Katakariye" | 02.24 |
| 18. | "Kehel Malak Kehel Kotuwe" | 03.26 |
| 19. | "Malmada Biso Ithin" | 03.45 |
| 20. | "Neela Chanchala Dasa" | 03.45 |
| 21. | "Iguru Paan Malliya" (Cartoon theme song) | 01.27 |
| 22. | "Ohelage Pihiten" (with Granvil Rodrigo) | 01.39 |
| 23. | "Samanmali Mage Mali" (Sikuru Hathe film song) | 04.14 |
| 24. | "Onna Ithin Api Enawa" | 02.56 |
| 25. | "Peenanna Wage" (with Walter Fernando) | 04.37 |
| 26. | "Porakana Lokaya" | 03.24 |
| 27. | "Rathu Hatte Palal" | 02.24 |
| 28. | "Sawan Yoma Asanne" (with Anton Jude) | 02.41 |
| 29. | "Sawimath Kala Daruwan" | 04.55 |
| 30. | "Siri Sangadasa Mahathmaya" | 03.48 |
| 31. | "Siriyawi Nubawa Mama" | 03.26 |
| 32. | "Sithumina Obai" | 04.13 |
| 33. | "Sundara Me Ranga" | 02.06 |
| 34. | "Sundara Watha Numba" | 03.03 |
| 35. | "Sundari" | |
| 36. | "Swarna Sanda Bondawee" | 04.53 |
| 37. | "Thagi Boga" | 02.02 |
| 38. | "Yaluwo Maluwo Yaluwo" | 02.35 |
| 39. | "Yami Yanta Den Mama" | 03.42 |
| 40. | "Yasa Isuru" (Ratu Hattakari Stage drama song) | 03.21 |
| 41. | "Daana Sellam" (Suhada Koka film song) | 03.54 |
| 42. | "Ennako Gannako" | 03.06 |
| 43. | "Nawen Apu" | |
| 44. | "Palagantiya" | |
References
- ↑ "Rodney Warnakula birthday". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Rodney Warnakula". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- 1 2 3 "On Stage-Drama on Real Life". The Nation. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "'Madura Jawanika' to be staged". Daily News. 4 April 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Rookada Rajje to be staged". Daily News. 16 May 2013. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ ""Sudu Redi Horu" - showcases Lanka's rich cultural heritage". The Nation. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Bodima". toranavideo. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Nonawaruni Mahathwaruni All episodes". Lanka Vision. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "NANA KAMARE [1] Sinhala Full Teledrama". You Tube. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "giriraj rodni priyantha ataka nataka". jsltube. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Funny questions of Two Rodneys". Two Rodneys. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Rodney Warnakula Mini Bio". imdb. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Posts Tagged 'Rodney Warnakula'". Sandeshaya. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Sri Lankan Cinema History". National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 9 August 2016.
- ↑ "Face2Face with RODNEY WARNAKULA". infolanka. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Rodni Warnakula songs". topsinhalamp3. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Rodney Warnakula - 42 songs". sarigama.lk. Retrieved 10 September 2016.
- ↑ "Available songs for Ha Ha Lande album of Rodney Warnakula". lktunes. Retrieved 8 November 2016.