List of Sri Lankan films of the 1960s

Films produced in Sri Lanka in the 1960s.

1960

Title Credits Cast Notes
1960
Subhadra (C P A Producers') Dir S R Charlie, Cyril P Abeyratne; Sto, Dia, Pro Cyril P Abeyratne; Mu T R PaapaDommie Jayawardena, Disna Ranjani, Rohini Jayakody, Anthony C Perera, Lilian Edirisinghe, Premila Kuruppu, Rosalind Fernando Released on 4 February 1960, Popular songs included Pathivatha Maa Raeki, Hondaa Magey Kaaley, Maage Prema Maatha
Sandesaya Dir Lester James Peiris, Prod K Gunaratnam (for Cinemas Ltd), Photo Willie Blake, Edit Titus Thotawatte, Music R Mutthusamy, Lyrics Arisen Ahubudu (tunes Sunil Santha), Playback Mohideen Baig, Dharmadasa Walpola, Lata Walpola, H R Jothipala, Sidney Atigala Ananda Jayaratne, Kanthi Gunatunga, Shane Gunaratne, Gamini Fonseka, Eddie Jayamanne, Iranganie Meedeniya, Arthur Vanlangenburg, David Dharmakeerthi Released on 30 March 1960
Songs Ko Haturo, Katey Kiri Suvanda, Rana Gira, Punsanda Eliyai, Rajina Mamai, Sudata Sudey, Purthugeesikaraya
Sundara Birinda (Ceylon Entertainments) Dir T Yoganandan; Pro Jabir A Cader; Dia, Lyr W Wilfred Silva (story based on Tamil film Vanjikkottai Vaalipan (1958)); Mu T R PaapaRavindra Rupasena, Clarice De Silva, Leena De Silva, Ananda Jayaratne, Rita Ratnayake, Christy Leonard, L M Perera, Asoka Ponnamperuma, Lilian Edirisinghe Released on 28 April 1960. Popular songs included Sanda Paayala Vaagey, Laalitha Roopey, Paagala Yaamuko Hattay, Hada Sinimaavey, Sangee Sangee, Aadarey Maage
Kavata Andare Sto, Pro, Dir B. A. W. Jayamanne; Dia P Benjamin Fernando; Mu B S Perera; Lyr Sarath WimalaweeraRukmani Devi, Eddie Jayamanne, Dharmasri Ranatunga, Ruby De Mel, Rudrani Liyanage, Bandula Sri Gunawardena, M V Balan, Joe Jayamanne Released on 4 June 1960
Nalangana (Sri Murugan Navakala) Dir L S Ramachandran; Pro S. M. Nayagam; Music R Mutthusamy, Playback Mohideen Baig, Rukmani Devi, G S B Rani; Story based on Hindi film Hill Station (1957) Rukmani Devi, Ravindra Rupasena, Leena De Silva, Alfred Edirimanne, Eddie Jayamanne, Joe Abeywickrema, Ruby De Mel, Udula Dabare, Pitipana Silva, Sirimathi Rasadari, Richard Albert, H D Kulatunga, Vijitha Mallika, Dudley Wanaguru Released on 17 July 1960
Popular songs included Parama Ramani, Giluna Soka Gangey, Peni Vaehena Katha, Sithehi Baendi Aaley
Vanamala (Navajeevana Films') Dir, Pro, Lyr Sirisena Wimalaweera; Sto, Dia Dharmasri Caldera; Pho W A B De Silva; Mu Shelton Premaratne, T F LatheefAruna Shanthi, Ananda Weerakoon, Alfred Edirimanne, Rani Ranatunga, Kumari Manel Released on 7 October 1960. Popular songs included Vanamalak Athera Daala, Gantherai Kele Handapaanai, Pem Mal Kekula Vataa
Pirimiyek Nisa Dir T Somasekaran, K A W Perera; Pro E A P Edirisinghe; Sto, Dia K A W Perera; Mu R MuttusamyGamini Fonseka, Kingsley Rajapakse, Florida Jayalath, David Dharmakeerthi, Joe Abeywickrema, Joseph Seneviratne Released on 18 November 1960 in Cinemas Ltd circuit. Popular songs included Engata Kadan, Bahee Ganga Raani, Dutudaa Vagema Lassanai
Veera Vijaya (Cinemas') Dir K Sethumadhavan, Pro K Gunaratnam; Dia K Hugo Fernando (story based on Tamil film Vijayapuri Veeran (1960)); Mu Rajan-Nagendra; Playback Lata Walpola, Dharmadasa Walpola, K Rani, Jamuna RaniJeevarani Kurukulasooriya, Clarice De Silva, Vijitha Mallika, Herbie Seneviratne, Nelson Karunagama, Alfred Edirimanne, Vincent Vaas, Christy Leonard, Sunil Premadasa, Laddie Ranasinghe Released on 9 December 1960 in Cinemas Ltd circuit. Popular songs included Iranamata Savoma, Aasiridayaka Meni, Mey Lokey Ipadee, Meva Thamai Jil

1961

Title Credits Cast Notes
1961
Jeevitha Poojava Pro, Dir B. A. W. Jayamanne; Sto D V Seneviratne; Mu B S PereraB A W Jayamanne, Dharmasri Ranatunga, Mabel Blythe, Shirley Blythe, Dudley Wanaguru, Austin Abeysekera Released on 27 February 1961 in Ceylon Theatres Ltd circuit
Kurulu Bedda (Kurulu Raena Productions) Dir L S Ramachandran; Pro John Amaratunga; Sto P K D Seneviratne, based on his radio play; Mu R Muttusamy; Lyr Karunaratne Abeysekera, P K D SeneviratnePunya Heendeniya, D R Nanayakkara, Lilian Edirisinghe, Dayananda Gunawardena, Millie Kahandawala, Nalani Abeypala, S A James, Ariyadasa Peiris, Ranjith Dayananda, Dommie Jayawardena, Dharmadasa Kuruppu Released on 29 March 1961. Popular songs included Oya Belma, Aruna Udaye (J A Milton Perera's debut as a playback singer), Vee Kirilli, Kurulu Kobeyi
Suvineetha Lalani (R T Films) Pro, Dir Robin Tampoe; Dia Benedict Fernando (story based on Tamil film Samsaaram (1950)); Mu R Muttusamy; Lyr Chitrananda AbeysekeraFlorida Jayalath, Asoka Ponnamperuma, Boniface Fernando, Vijitha Mallika, Darmasri Ranatunga, David Dharmakeerthi, L M Perera, M V Balan, Lilian Edirisinghe, Udula Dabare, Piyadasa Wijekoon, Lalitha Almeida Released on 12 April 1961. Popular songs included Suhada Madhura Premey, Sepavath Pavulaka, Nihandai Gammanaya, Amme Badagini Enava
Ganthera Dir A Bhaskar Raj; Pro S D S Somaratne; Sto Lalith Millawathanachchi; Dia Benedict Fernando; Mu B S Perera, R Muttusamy; Lyr Karunaratne AbeysekeraStanley Perera, Girly Gunawardena, Eddie Jayamanne, Asoka Ponnamperuma, Lilian Edirisinghe, Jennie Winifrida, M V Balan, Nancy Dias, Premila Kuruppu, Ellen Sylvester Released on 18 August 1961. Popular songs included Ranwan Pehe Ketha, Varevu Avadi Vee
Daruwa Kageda? (R R Films') Dir Herby Seneviratne; Pro R Rajabali; Sto Chitrananda Abeysekera, based on Hindi film Aulad (1954); Dia Sripali Viomon, A J De Zoysa; Mu R Muttusamy; Lyr Arisen Ahubudu, Upali AttanayakeHerby Seneviratne, Florida Jayalath, Senadheera Kuruppu, Rita Ratnayake, Joe Abeywickrema, Udula Dabare, Premila Kuruppu, Joseph Seneviratne, Lalitha Almeida, Padmini Dahanayake Released on 6 October 1961. Popular songs included Suvanda Mal Pipila, Gedarata Siriyawai
Vedibima Pro, Dir M P Gilman; Mu R A Chandrasena; Lyr Ananda SamarakoonDharmasri Rantunga, Rohini Jayakody, L M Perera, Ralph Wijesekera, Vimala Kumari, M P Gemunu, M P Gilman, Lalitha Almeida, Bandu Munasinghe Released on 22 December 1961.

1962

Title Credits Cast Notes
1962
Daskon (Pragathi Producers') Dir Upali Wanasinghe; Technical Dir Titus Thotawatta; Pro Norton Silva; Mu Shelton PremaratneRukmani Devi (Sumithra), Herbert M Seneviratne (King Narendrasingha), Gamini Fonseka (Kirivavule Raala), H.L.Kithsiri Perera (Daskon), Shane Gunaratne, Navanandana WijesingheReleased on 7 March 1962. Popular songs included Kokila Devi, Saumya Chandra, Nothaka Sepa Eyi
Sansaarey Dir Shanthikumar Seneviratne; Pro Ceylon Theatres; Mu B S Perera, M K RoksamyShanthi Kumar (Nimal), Seetha Jayawardena (Sunethra), Herby Seneviratne, Dharmasri Ranatunga (Wickrema), Sirimathi Rasadari, Premila Kuruppu, L M Perera, Austin AbeysekeraReleased on 12 April 1962. Popular songs included Jaathi Apey Sinhaley, Manusatha Lokey Ipadee,Hinavenne Eyi Mey
Suhada Divipiduma (R T Films') Pro, Dir Robin Tampoe; Mu R MuttusamyBoniface Fernando (Sumith), Clarice De Silva (Sheela), David Dharmakeerthi (Gunasena), Dommie Jayawardena, L M Perera, Asoka Ponnamperuma (Harry), Piyadasa Wijekoon, Premila Kuruppu, Richard AlbertReleased on 9 May 1962. Popular songs included Ma Pethu Dey Ko, Balanna Lassana Akasey
Ranmuthuduwa (Serendib Producers') Dir, Pho Mike Wilson; Pro Shesha Palihakkara; Mu Amaradeva; Edit Titus ThotawatteGamini Fonseka (Bandu), Jeevarani Kurukulasooriya (Kumari), Joe Abeywickrema (Sena), Shane Gunaratne (Raju), Anthony C Perera; Vincent Vaas, Austin Abeysekera, Hector Ekanayake, Thilakasiri FernandoReleased on 8 August 1962 in Cinemas Ltd circuit. Popular songs included Galana Gangaki, Pipee Pipee, Paaramitha Bala; First Sinhala feature filmed in Eastmancolour
Devasundari (Royal Studios') Dir C.V. Raju; Pro A V Munas, M H M Munas; Mu C N Pandurangan; Dia Ariyadasa Peiris, based on "Ulagam" (Tamil; 1953)Joe Abeywickrema (King Maheepala), Florida Jayalath (Devasundari), Eddie Junior (Sankupala Deva), Lambert Moramudali (Prathaapa), Ariyadasa Peiris, Millie KahandawalaReleased on 28 September 1962. Last Sinhala film produced in an Indian studio

1963

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1963
Adata Wediya Heta HondaiM. MasthanGamini Fonseka, Sandhya Kumari,(debut as an actress), Jeevarani Kurukulasuriya, Ananda Jayaratne, Nelson Karunagama, Vijitha Mallika, Talatha Gunasekera (debut), Alfred Edirimanne

Released on 6 March 1963

Wena Swargayak KumatadaT. Somosekaran, Kingsly RajapakshaReleased on 2 May 1963
Suhada SohoyuroL.S. Ramachandran, K.A.W. PereraStanley Perera, Clarice De Silva, Asoka Ponnamperuma, Rita RatnayakeReleased on 14 June 1963
MangalikaB. A. W. JayamannaReleased on 26 July 1963
Udarata MenikeM. MasthanReleased on 27 July 1963
Sudu Sande Kalu WalaRobin ThampoReleased on 4 September 1963
Sikuru TharuwaL.S. RamachandranPunya Heendeniya, D. R. Nanayakkara,(who got Sarasaviya Award in 1964 for best actor)Released on 27 September 1963
DeepashikaKingsly RajapakshaJeewarani Kurukulasuriya, Sandhya Kumari, H.L.Kithsiri PereraReleased on 12 December 1963
GamperaliyaLester James Peiris |Punya Heendeniya, Henry Jayasena, Gamini FonsekaTony Ranasinghe's debut as an actor. Released on 20 December 1963. Entered into the 3rd Moscow International Film Festival

1964

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1964
Heta Pramada WediyiShanthi Kumar SeneviratnePrem Jayanth, Rukmani Devi, Florida Jayalath, Joe AbeywickremaReleased on 31 January 1964
GetewarayoMike J.Wilson /Tissa LiyanasuriyaGamini Fonseka, Joe Abeywickrama, Shobani Amarasinghe(intro), Vincent Vaas, Carl Gunasena, Nilmini De Silva, Tony RanasingheReleased on 26 February 1964, Popular songs- Swarna Wimaneta, Heena Hathak Meda, Arichchi Borichchi, Music-W.D.Amaradewa
Kala Kala De Pala Pala DeShanthi KumarReleased on 3 April 1964
DheewarayoM. MasthanReleased on 10 April 1964
Sulalitha SobaneeRobin ThampoReleased on 15 May 1964
Suba Sarana Sepa SitheT. SomasekaranReleased on 7 July 1964
Semiya Birindage DeviyayaW.M.S. ThampoReleased on 14 August 1964
ChandaliL.S. RamachandranStanley Perera, Jennie Vinifrida, H.D.Kulatunge, Ruby De Mel, Girly GynawardeneReleased on 14 August 1964
PatacharaWimalanath DissanayakeReleased on 10 September 1964
Samaje Api Okkoma SamanaiHerbie SenevirathneReleased on 14 October 1964
Sasaraka HetiS. RamanathanReleased on 22 October 1964
Sithaka MahimaM.S. AnandanReleased on 20 November 1964
Sobana SithaAriyadasa PeirisReleased on 11 December 1964
Sujage RahasaP. NeelakantanReleased on 24 December 1964

1965

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1965
Sepatha SoyaB. Nandesena CoorayAnanda Jayaratne, Sandhya Kumari, Stanley Perera, Talatha Gunasekera, Dommie Jayawardena, L.M.PereraReleased on 15 January 1965
HandapanaKingsly RajapakshaVijitha Mallika, Herbert M Seneviratne, Piyadasa Gunasekera, Introducing Cyril Wickramage & Denawaka HamineReleased on 3 February 1965, Popular songs- Piduru Sevikala, Music- Sisira Senarathne
ChandiyaTitus ThotawatteReleased on 18 March 1965
Sathutu KanduluW.M.S.ThampoReleased on 26 March 1965
SudosuduRobin ThampoReleased on 28 April 1965
SamaG.D.L. PereraReleased on 13 May 1965
LadaluS. RamanathanReleased on 13 May 1965
Yatagiya DawasaW.M.S. MahendranGamini Fonseka, Jeevarani Kurukulasuriya, Ananda Jayaratne, Sandhya Kumari, H.D. KulatungeReleased on 18 June 1965
SaravitaTissa LiyanasooriyaJoe Abeywickrama, Shobani AmarasingheReleased on 25 June 1965, Popular songs- Siri Sara Bulathwita, Laksha Ganan Wasthu labee, Me Sinhala apage ratai.
Hatara Maha NidanayaL.M. PereraDommie Jayawardena, Stanley Perera, Dharma Sri Ranatunga, Vijitha Mallika, Gerly Gunawardane, Lilian Edirisinghe, L.M.Perera, David Dharmakeerthi, Dharma Sri RanatungeReleased on 30 July 1965
Aadarayai KarunawaiAnanda JayarathneReleased on 6 August 1965
Hithata HithaKingsly RajapakshaReleased on 10 September 1965
Allapu GedaraM. MasthanJoe Abeywickrama, Clarice de SilvaReleased on 17 September 1965, Popular songs- Sobha Alankare Muhune
Satha PanahaM.S. AnandanReleased on 7 October 1965
Sweep TicketFlorida Jayalath, Raja JoshuaJoe Abeywickrema, Florida Jayalath, Vijitha Mallika, Sudesh Gunaratne (debut), Asoka Ponnamperuma, Bandu Munasinghe, Vernie Caspersz, Rita RatnayakeReleased on 5 November 1965
Sonduru YuwalaL.S. RamachandranReleased on 26 November 1965
SekayaE. RathnamReleased on 4 December 1965
Landaka MahimaW.M.S. ThampoReleased on 24 December 1965

1966

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1966
Seethala WathuraDharma Sri CalderaReleased on 11 March 1966
Maha Re Hamuwu SthriyaK. VenkatReleased on 7 April 1966
Sengawena SewanellaW.M.S.ThampoeReleased on 9 February 1966
Mahadena MuththaRobin ThampoeReleased on 11 April 1966
Senasuma KothenadaK.A.W. PereraGamini Fonseka, Jeevarani Kurukulasuriya, Tony Ranasinghe, Sandhya Kumari, Piyadasa GunasekeraReleased on 18 April 1966, Maestro Premasiri Khemadasa's Debut as a music director. Popular songs- Sulang Kurullo, Adaraye Ran Wimane, Sansara Gamane.
Kolamba HadayoRoland AmarasingheReleased on 25 April 1966
Athulweema ThahanamM.S. AnandanReleased on 1 May 1966
Sihina HathakNihal A. JayasingheReleased on 2 May 1966
Delowak AtharaDr. Lester James PeirisTony Ranasinghe, Suvineetha Weerasinghe, Jeevarani Kurukulasuriya, Wickrama BogodaReleased on 24 May 1966, Popular songs- Gayana Geyum
Kinkini PaadaDouglas KothalawalaPrema Ganegoda, Tony Ranasinghe,(Kids)Priyankari wickramarathna, Pradeepa Wickramaratna, Milani Kotalawala, Rohan Abeygunwardena.Released on 16 June 1966
Seegiri KashyapaBandu GunasekaraReleased on 7 July 1966
KapatikamaK.A.W. PereraJeevarani Kurukulasuriya, Oswald Jayasinghe (debut), Joe Abeywickrema (dual role), Clarice De Silva, Vijitha mallika, Lilian Edirisinghe, Jessica Wickremasinghe, Ruby De MelReleased on 22 July 1966
Wesathuru SirithaLionel AmarasingheReleased on 19 August 1966, Popular songs- Ruwan Wala Duhul Kadin
SampathaS. RamanathanReleased on 11 September 1966
Parasathu MalGamini Fonseka(First Time)Punya Heendeniya, Gamini Fonseka Anula Karunathilake, Tony RanasingheReleased on 26 September 1966, Popular songs- Sandakathpinidya, Parawunu mal wala
Sudu DuwaRaja Joshua, Lenin Morais (first Time)Released on 18 October 1966
Sanda Nega EddiHector JayasingheReleased on 22 November 1966
Oba Dutu DaS. SivanandaReleased on 23 November 1966
Senasili SuwayaRobin ThampoeReleased on 14 December 1966
Layata LayaW.M.S. ThampoeReleased on 29 December 1966

1967

Title Director Cast Genre Not
1967
Hathara KendareL.M. PereraReleased on 23 January 1967
Sorungeth SoruMike WilsonReleased on 31 January 1967
Sath SamuduraSiri GunasingheSwarna Mallawarachchi, Cyril Wickramage, Denawaka HamineSwarna Mallawarachchi's debut as an actor.

Released on 22 February 1967. Music- Somadasa Elvitigala, Popular songs- Sinidu Sudu Muthu

ManamalayoT. BhawanandanReleased on 7 March 1967
Daru DukaDomi JayawardanaReleased on 8 March 1967
Sengawunu MenikaDudley WanaguruReleased on 7 April 1967
Pipena KumuduRuby de MelReleased on 12 April 1967
Amathaka UnadaD.M. DaasReleased on 12 April 1967
Ran SaluLester James PeirisPunya Heendeniya, Tony RanasingheReleased on 30 April 1967, Popular song- Siri Pa Piyume
Magul PoruwaB. A. W. JayamanneReleased on 22 May 1967
SaranaAshoka DavidReleased on 12 June 1967
SarubimaL.S. RamachandranReleased on 12 July 1967
Sendol KanduluRegie PereraReleased on 31 July 1967
WasanthiAnanda WickckramasingheReleased on 10 August 1967
RanrasaP. RathnamReleased on 24 August 1967
Ipadune EyiS. RamanadanReleased on 31 August 1967
Iwasana DanaW.A. JayasingheReleased on 22 September 1967
Rena GirawDharma Sri KalderaReleased on 14 October 1967
Okkoma HariWijepala Hettiarachchi, S. RamanadanReleased on 23 October 1967
Hitha Giya ThenaHerbert RupasingheReleased on 1 December 1967
Soora ChaurayaM. MasthanReleased on 21 December 1967

1968

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1968
SudusudaRoland AmarasingheReleased on 12 January 1968
PinibinduChula PalagollaReleased on 3 February 1968
Singithi SurathalKingsley RajapakshaReleased on 3 February 1968
Punchi BabaTissa LiyanasooriyaJoe Abeywickrama, Malini Fonseka Anula Karunathilake, Dommie JayawardaneMalini Fonseka's debut as an actress.

Released on 26 February 1968. Popular songs- Mage puthuta mal

London HamuChundukili SomasekaranReleased on 4 March 1968
Abuddassa KaleKumar WickramasooriyaReleased on 25 March 1968
Mathru BhumiWimalanath DissanayakaReleased on 11 April 1968
Golu HadawathaLester James PeirisAnula Karunathilake, Wickrama Bogoda, Sriyani Amarasena, Wijerathne WarakagodaSriyani Amarasena's debut as an actress.

Released on 24 April 1968.

Akka NagoVincent DavidReleased on 2 May 1968
Bicycle HoraK.A.W. PereraReleased on 26 May 1968
WanasaraL.S. Ramachandran, S.A. SomarathneReleased on 27 June 1968
EmathikamaNihal JayasingheReleased on 22 July 1968
Hengi HoraRohini JayakodiReleased on 30 July 1968
IndunilaKingsley RajapakshaReleased on 26 August 1968
Ruhunu KumariW.M.S. ThampoReleased on 14 September 1968
Dahasak SithuwiliG.D.L. PereraHenry JayasenaReleased on 20 September 1968, popular song- Sathutu wilai
Dehadaka DukaRobin ThampoReleased on 23 October 1968
AadarawanthayoAmaranath JayathilakeReleased on 24 November 1968
Wahal DoopathaShanthi AbesekaraReleased on 1 December 1968
Ataweni PudumayaM. MasthanReleased on 21 December 1968

1969

Title Director Cast Genre Notes
1969
SenehasaHerbert M. SeneviratneHerbert M. Seneviratne Jeewarani KurukulasooriyaReleased on 19 January 1969
Samaja SathuroT. SomasekaranReleased on 14 February 1969
Oba NethinamM.V. BalanReleased on 27 February 1969
Kohomada WedeS. RamanadanReleased on 5 March 1969
NarilathaTissa LiyanasooriyaReleased on 22 March 1969
Kauda HariTitus ThotawatteReleased on 11 April 1969
Hari MagaD.M. DaasReleased on 22 April 1969
Hathara PeraliyaL.M. PereraReleased on 22 May 1969
Baduth Ekka HoruRanjith SenaweeraReleased on 17 June 1969
Mee MessoDharma Sri KalderaReleased on 10 July 1969
Soorayangeth SoorayaLenin MorayasReleased on 4 August 1969
BinaramaleeMudalinayaka SomarathneFirst Sri Lankan movie based on a radio drama. Adapted from Muwanpelasse broadcast by the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC).

Released on 19 August 1969. Popular songs- Mala Pabalu wel

Pick PocketRobin ThampoReleased on 22 September 1969
Uthum SthreeK. VengadasalamReleased on 15 October 1969
Prawesam WannaM.S. AnandanReleased on 6 November 1969
Para WalaluSudas MaskoralaReleased on 29 November 1969
PanchaVincent DavidReleased on 15 December 1969
Mokada UnePiyasiri GunarathneReleased on 18 December 1969
Romeo JulietG.D.L. PereraReleased on 21 December 1969
Hanthane KathawaSugathapala Senarath YapaVijaya Kumarathunga, Swarna Mallawarachchi, Tony RanasingheReleased on 30 December 1969.

Vijaya Kumarathunga's debut as an actor

Bakmaha DeegeDayananda GunawardenaIrangani Serasinghe, Dharmasiri Bandaranayake, Anula KarunathilakeReleased on 31 December 1969,
Popular songs- Diyata namunu mal, Malakin malakata, Adara Hangum, Kanda Udin

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