Somy Rathnayake - Actor Profile

Somy Rathnayake

Acting
Freshness: Jan 25, 2026
7Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated
Born: Oct 27, 1946

About Somy Rathnayake

Somi Nanda Ratnayake, also known as Somi Ratnayake, is a Sri Lankan actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. Highly versatile actor with a career spanning more than four decades, Rathnayake is multi-talented personnel also working as a scriptwriter and film producer.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Somy Rathnayake reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Somy Rathnayake'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 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Somy Rathnayake remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in The Hunt, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Somy Rathnayake Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Somy Rathnayake's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0
The Hunt (1984) movie poster
★6.0

The Hunt: A woman plots her revenge after being duped by a slick, ruthless man who impregnates her and tries to bail her out of ma

The Hunt

1984•Drama
★4.0
Maya 3D (2016) movie poster
★4.0

Maya 3D: Malan is a jobless 25 year-old youth who spends his days playing cricket with friends. He suffers from an irrational fea

Maya 3D

2016•Horror
★0.0
Life of Christ's (1990) movie poster
★0.0

Life of Christ's: The film is based on the life of Jesus Christ until the crucifixion. It was the first Sinhala film based on Christianity

Life of Christ's

1990•History
★0.0
Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I (1997) movie poster
★0.0

Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I: Set during the British colonial reign in Sri Lanka (1905), this powerful drama follows Peduru who descends from a line o

Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I

1997•Drama
★0.0
A Woman in a Whirlpool (1985) movie poster
★0.0

A Woman in a Whirlpool: Set in the dry zone of Sri Lanka, Suddi is married to a notorious criminal in the village, Romiel. Convicted for a murde

A Woman in a Whirlpool

1985•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Somy Rathnayake.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 Maya 3D Principal Flop Similar →
2014 Parawarthana Rathne / Piyadasa Flop Similar →
1997 Bawa Karma - The Sorrow of Existence - Part II Arachchi Flop Similar →
1997 Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I Arachchi Flop Similar →
1990 Life of Christ's Snawaka Juwam Flop Similar →
1985 A Woman in a Whirlpool - Flop Similar →
1984 The Hunt Jacolis Average Similar →

Somy Rathnayake - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Somy Rathnayake?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Somy Rathnayake is "The Hunt" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Somy Rathnayake acted in?

Somy Rathnayake has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Somy Rathnayake?

Other notable films include "Maya 3D", "Life of Christ's", and "Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I".