Tony Ranasinghe
ActingAbout Tony Ranasinghe
Deshabandu Ranasinghe Hettiarachchilage Ignatius Anthony Silva, popularly as Tony Ranasinghe, was an award-winning actor in Sri Lankan cinema, theater and television. He is known as the Lover of the 70s in Sri Lankan cinema due to the many popular films in which he acted
Tony Ranasinghe Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Tony Ranasinghe reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 18 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Tony Ranasinghe's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 6% of Tony Ranasinghe'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 Sikuru Hathe, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Tony Ranasinghe Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Tony Ranasinghe's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Tony Ranasinghe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Friends | Sinhala Tuition Sir | Flop | Similar → |
| 2007 | Sikuru Hathe | OIC | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Savithri's Night | Davinda's Father | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | Walls Within | Victor | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Dark Night of the Soul | - | Average | Similar → |
| 1993 | The Seven Virgins | Dabare | Flop | Similar → |
| 1990 | Awaragira | ranbanda | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Maya | Ranjith Dias | Flop | Similar → |
| 1981 | Sagarayak Meda | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | By the river | Don Juwanis Atapattu | Flop | Similar → |
| 1980 | Village in the Jungle | Fernando | Average | Similar → |
| 1978 | White Flowers for the Dead | Sarath | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Hathdinnath Tharu | - | Flop | Similar → |
| N/A | Mother Alone | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Hanthane Kathawa | Anura | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Yellow Robe | Cyril Elkaduwawa | Flop | Similar → |
| 1966 | Between Two Worlds | Nissanka | Average | Similar → |
| 1966 | Parasathu Mal | - | Flop | Similar → |
Tony Ranasinghe - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Tony Ranasinghe?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Tony Ranasinghe is "Sikuru Hathe" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Tony Ranasinghe acted in?
Tony Ranasinghe has been featured in at least 18 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Tony Ranasinghe?
Other notable films include "Between Two Worlds", "Village in the Jungle", and "Dark Night of the Soul".