Sarath Kothalawala
ActingAbout Sarath Kothalawala
Sarath Kothalawala is an actor, director, producer and a screenplay writer in Sri Lankan cinema. He, along with Kumara Thirimadura, won the Award for the Best Screenplay at Derana Lux Film Awards in 2014 for Thanha Rathi Ranga movie.
Sarath Kothalawala Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Sarath Kothalawala reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 25 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Sarath Kothalawala's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 44% of Sarath Kothalawala'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 Pickpocket, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Sarath Kothalawala Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Sarath Kothalawala's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Sarath Kothalawala has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Father: The Judgement is inconclusive | Desmond's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2025 | Walampoori: Seven and a Half Dreams | Nimalasiri | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2025 | Ice Cream | - | Average | Similar → |
| 2025 | Kaasi Waasi | Baas Unnahe | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Kadira Divyaraja | The Person at the Port | Flop | Similar → |
| 2023 | Whispering Mountains | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Gindari 3 | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Newspaper | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Udumbara | Udumbara's father | Hit | Similar → |
| 2018 | Kolamba Sanniya: Returns | Andiris | Average | Similar → |
| 2017 | Dr. Nawariyan | Dr. Roshan | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2017 | Ali Kathawa | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Ko Mark No Mark | PM Gangodawila | Hit | Similar → |
| 2014 | Twenty Eight | Lenin | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Thanha Rathi Ranga | Sirithunga | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | Parawarthana | Kusum's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Lion's Pride | Tikka | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | August Drizzle | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | Bindu | Minister | Flop | Similar → |
| 2009 | Joseph Vaz, The Priest | John (St. Joseph Vaz''s Helper) | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Sikuru Hathe | Tortured Husband | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2006 | Elegy For A Mother | Rogus | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Butterfly Wings | Sex boy Dealer | Average | Similar → |
| 2002 | Pickpocket | Farook | Super Hit | Similar → |
| N/A | 1970 Love Story | - | Flop | Similar → |
Sarath Kothalawala - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Sarath Kothalawala?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Sarath Kothalawala is "Pickpocket" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Sarath Kothalawala acted in?
Sarath Kothalawala has been featured in at least 25 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Sarath Kothalawala?
Other notable films include "Ali Kathawa", "Sikuru Hathe", and "Gindari 3".