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.
Dilhani Ekanayake Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Dilhani Ekanayake reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 33 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Dilhani Ekanayake's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 36% of Dilhani Ekanayake'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 The Underpants Thief, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Dilhani Ekanayake Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Dilhani Ekanayake's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Dilhani Ekanayake has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Dharmayuddhaya 2 | Rani Harischandra | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2026 | Father: The Judgement is inconclusive | Sanda (Old) | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Mother Lanka | Nirmala | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Soorya | - | Average | 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 | The 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 | - | 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 → |
| 1999 | Nagaran | Chithra | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Happy Birthday | Nita saparamadu | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Stigma | - | 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 "The 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 "Dharmayuddhaya 2".