Dilhani Ekanayake
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Dilhani Ashokamala Ekanayake (Sinhala: දිල්හානි ඒකනායක; born 4 March 1970) is an actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. One of the most popular film actresses in Sinhala cinema, Ekanayake has won several awards as the most popular actress in multiple times.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Dilhani Ekanayake reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 33 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Drama
The majority of Dilhani Ekanayake's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 36% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Dilhani Ekanayake remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Underpants Thief, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Dilhani Ekanayake Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dilhani Ekanayake's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Dilhani Ekanayake.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dharmayuddhaya 2 | Rani Harischandra | Flop | Similar → |
| 2026 | Father | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Mother Lanka | Nirmala | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Soorya | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Walampoori: Seven and a Half Dreams | Madam Sisika | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Tentigo | mistress | Flop | Similar → |
| 2024 | Gautama Buddha Matha | Head nun of Buddha Matha Ashram | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Ape Principal | Principal Sathyangana | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2022 | Happy Birthday | Nita Saparamadu | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Underpants Thief | Nayani | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Little Miss Puppet | Rangi's Mother | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | The Frozen Fire | Doctor's Wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Seya | I.P. Waruni Dissanayake | Flop | Similar → |
| 2017 | Paha Samath | Samath's Mother | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dreaming Butterflies | Madhavi | Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dharmayuddhaya | Rani | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Spandana | Piumi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ko Mark No Mark | Rupika Mihirani | Hit | Similar → |
| 2011 | Thank You Berty | Harry's Daughter | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Gamani | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Pitasakwala Kumarayai Pancho Hathai - පිටසක්වල කුමාරයයි පැංචෝ හතයි | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2008 | Siri Raja Siri | Sirimal's Mother | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2008 | Flowers of the Sky | Shalika | Hit | Similar → |
| 2004 | Mille Soya | Nilanthi | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Yakada Pihatu | Nadeesha Kulasobana | Average | Similar → |
| 2003 | Pissu Trible | Cichchi Cichchi Baby | Flop | Similar → |
| 2003 | Love is Beautiful | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2002 | Pickpocket | Kamal's wife | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2002 | Pissu Double | Bhagya Ekanayake | Flop | Similar → |
| 2000 | This Is My Moon | Tamil Woman | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Happy Birthday | Nita saparamadu | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Stigma | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Father : ෆාදර් | - | Flop | Similar → |
Dilhani Ekanayake - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Dilhani Ekanayake?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Dilhani Ekanayake is "Underpants Thief" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Dilhani Ekanayake acted in?
Dilhani Ekanayake has been featured in at least 33 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Dilhani Ekanayake?
Other notable films include "Pickpocket", "Siri Raja Siri", and "Soorya".