What is Daya Thennakoon's latest movie?

Daya Thennakoon's most recent film is "Twenty Eight" (2014).

Is Daya Thennakoon a good actor?

Daya Thennakoon has an average audience rating of 1.0/10 across 11 films on movieMx, with standout performances in Bambaru Awith, Twenty Eight, Weesi Dela.

Daya Thennakoon

Q: What is the best movie of Daya Thennakoon?

According to audience ratings on movieMx, the best movie starring Daya Thennakoon is "Bambaru Awith" with a rating of 6.0/10.

Acting

Updated: Apr 19, 2026

11Total Films

6.0 Highest Rated

Born: Oct 29, 1941

Birth Place: Kandy, Sri Lanka

About Daya Thennakoon

Daya Bandara Thennakoon (29 November 1941 – 17 April 2020) was a veteran Sri Lankan actor and broadcaster renowned for his versatile contributions to theatre, cinema, and television for over five decades.

Daya Thennakoon Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Daya Thennakoon reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 11 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Daya Thennakoon's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Daya Thennakoon's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bambaru Awith, which stands out as a key performance.

Best Daya Thennakoon Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Daya Thennakoon's career based on audience ratings.

★6.0

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Bambaru Awith: In a fishing village, Anton Aiya is an exploiter who outwardly resembles and acts like a regular fisherman, but he explo

Bambaru Awith

1978•Drama

★5.0

★5.0

Twenty Eight: Abasiri’s wife Suddhi abandoned him and the village a long time ago. Now, Abasiri and his young friend Mani are summoned

Twenty Eight

2014•Drama

★0.0

★0.0

Weesi Dela: Nirmal lives in a small village with his father and a beautiful sister, Sirima. The family is shattered when Sirima is r

Weesi Dela

1997•Drama

★0.0

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The Storm: Maruthaya is a very honest, daring, and dramtic exposure of the traumatic experiences of an honest politicain and his fa

The Storm

1995•Drama

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Elegy For A Mother: Sumanawathie's elder son is a Buddhist monk. Her daughter has run from home and married a man who ignores and quarrels w

Elegy For A Mother

2006•Drama

Full Filmography

Every movie Daya Thennakoon has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2014	Twenty Eight	Ukku Banda	Flop	Similar →
2014	Metamorphosis	-	Flop	Similar →
2006	Elegy For A Mother	Appuhamy	Flop	Similar →
2003	The Garden	-	Flop	Similar →
1998	Night of Destiny	-	Flop	Similar →
1997	Weesi Dela	Piyadasa	Flop	Similar →
1995	The Storm	-	Flop	Similar →
1981	Soldadu Unnahe	-	Flop	Similar →
1978	Bambaru Awith	Francis	Average	Similar →
1975	Eya Dan Loku Lamayek	Helper of the Temple	Flop	Similar →
1968	Hanthane Kathawa	-	Flop	Similar →

Daya Thennakoon - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Daya Thennakoon?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Daya Thennakoon is "Bambaru Awith" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Daya Thennakoon acted in?

Daya Thennakoon has been featured in at least 11 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Daya Thennakoon?

Other notable films include "Twenty Eight", "Weesi Dela", and "The Storm".