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D.R. Nanayakkara(1915-1989)

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D.R. Nanayakkara in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
D.R. Nanayakkara was born on 15 March 1915 in Kolonnawa, Colombo District, Ceylan [now Sri Lanka]. He was an actor, known for Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984), Seedevi (1951) and Amma (1949). He died on 4 January 1989.
BornMarch 15, 1915
DiedJanuary 4, 1989(73)
BornMarch 15, 1915
DiedJanuary 4, 1989(73)
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Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Amrish Puri, and Ke Huy Quan in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
7.5
  • Shaman
  • 1984
Seedevi
  • Nabager
  • 1951
Amma
  • Saranapala
  • 1949
Kurulubedda
  • Kaithan Baas
  • 1961

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  • Harrison Ford, Kate Capshaw, Amrish Puri, and Ke Huy Quan in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom (1984)
    Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
    7.5
    • Shaman
    • 1984
  • Welle Thenu Maliga
    • 1984
  • Paramitha
    • 1982
  • Baddegama (1980)
    Baddegama
    7.1
    • Exorcist
    • 1980
  • Kumara Kumariyo
    • 1978
  • Sara
    • 1978
  • Ahasin Polowata
    7.6
    • 1977
  • Maruwa Samaga Wase (1977)
    Maruwa Samaga Wase
    5.0
    • 1977
  • Siripala and Ranmenika
    • 1977
  • Hithuwoth Hithuwamai
    • Podi Appu
    • 1977
  • Sukiri Kella
    • 1975
  • Sagarika
    • 1974
  • Sahayata dani
    • 1974
  • Dinum Kanuwa
    • 1974
  • Sunethra
    • 1973

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  • Born
    • March 15, 1915
    • Kolonnawa, Colombo District, Ceylan [now Sri Lanka]
  • Died
    • January 4, 1989

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    Nanayakkara had one of his most celebrated performances in Rekawa (1956), which is considered a landmark in film.

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