Swarna Mallawarachchi

Acting

Freshness: Jan 26, 2026

17Total Films

9.0 Highest Rated

Born: Aug 1, 1948

Birth Place: Sri Lanka

About Swarna Mallawarachchi

Swarna Mallawarachchi is a Sri Lankan film actress, also known as the "Golden star of Sinhalese cinema". She began her acting career whilst still a schoolgirl - starring in the 1966 released Sinhalese film Sath Samudura directed by Siri Gunasinghe. During a career that spans over 40 years, Swarna has won the 'Best Actress Award' 26 times.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Swarna Mallawarachchi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Swarna Mallawarachchi'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 29% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Swarna Mallawarachchi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Sath Samudura, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Swarna Mallawarachchi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Swarna Mallawarachchi's career based on audience ratings.

★9.0

★9.0

Sath Samudura: Sath Samudura is a landmark Sri Lankan film directed by professor Siri Gunasinghe and released in 1967. This film was cr

Sath Samudura

1967•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

HansaVilak: A married man (Nissanka) and woman (Miranda) find their lives disrupted after their affair is exposed by the police. Lea

HansaVilak

1980•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Moon Lady: This film indicated the formation of a cinematic language consisting of hyper-realistic images. The film won the award f

Moon Lady

1998•Drama

★7.0

★7.0

Rani: The film follows Dr. Manorani Saravanamuttu's relentless pursuit of justice after the tragic abduction and murder of her

Rani

2025•Drama

★6.5

★6.5

Let Her Cry: When an alluring young undergrad becomes infatuated with her nearly retired professor, she stirs up the man's humdrum ho

Let Her Cry

2016•Drama

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Swarna Mallawarachchi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2025	Rani	Manorani Saravanamuttu	Hit	Similar →
2016	Let Her Cry	-	Hit	Similar →
2014	Thanha Rathi Ranga	Manorani	Flop	Similar →
1998	Moon Lady	-	Hit	Similar →
1997	Bawa Karma - The Sorrow of Existence - Part II	Nona Hami	Flop	Similar →
1997	Bawa Duka - The Sorrow of Existence - Part I	Nona Hami	Flop	Similar →
1996	Anantha Rathriya	-	Average	Similar →
1994	Mee Haraka	Yamuna	Flop	Similar →
1992	Inbetween	The Walking Woman	Flop	Similar →
1988	Sagara Jalaya Madi Handuwa Oba Handa	Heen kella	Flop	Similar →
1985	A Woman in a Whirlpool	Suddi	Flop	Similar →
1984	The Hunt	Rathmali	Average	Similar →
1981	Chanchala Rekha	-	Flop	Similar →
1980	HansaVilak	-	Hit	Similar →
1978	Younger Sister	-	Flop	Similar →
1974	One League of Sky	-	Flop	Similar →
1967	Sath Samudura	Soma	Super Hit	Similar →

Swarna Mallawarachchi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Swarna Mallawarachchi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Swarna Mallawarachchi is "Sath Samudura" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Swarna Mallawarachchi acted in?

Swarna Mallawarachchi has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Swarna Mallawarachchi?

Other notable films include "HansaVilak", "Moon Lady", and "Rani".