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Yasapalitha Nanayakkara (Delgahawatte Yasapalitha Wickramathilaka Nanayakkara) was born on 19 June, 1940 in Udalamatta, Galle, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan director. Discover Yasapalitha Nanayakkara's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 56 years old?

Popular As Delgahawatte Yasapalitha Wickramathilaka Nanayakkara
Occupation Director, Producer, Screenplay writer, lyricist
Age 56 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 19 June, 1940
Birthday 19 June
Birthplace Udalamatta, Galle, Sri Lanka
Date of death 23 June, 1996
Died Place N/A
Nationality Sri Lanka

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Who Is Yasapalitha Nanayakkara's Wife?

His wife is Manoshi Perera

Family
Parents Francis Nanayakkara (father)Irene Elizabeth Wijesekara Dissanayake (mother)
Wife Manoshi Perera
Sibling Not Available
Children Rajeewa Harshana

Yasapalitha Nanayakkara Net Worth

His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Yasapalitha Nanayakkara worth at the age of 56 years old? Yasapalitha Nanayakkara’s income source is mostly from being a successful director. He is from Sri Lanka. We have estimated Yasapalitha Nanayakkara's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.

Net Worth in 2024 $1 Million - $5 Million
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Source of Income director

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1940

Delgahawatte Yasapalitha Wickramathilaka Nanayakkara (born 19 June 1940 – died 23 June 1996 as යසපාලිත නානායක්කාර) [Sinhala]), popularly known as Yasapalitha Nanayakkara, was a director in Sri Lankan cinema and stage drama. He was also a screenwriter, producer, lyricist and actor.

Yasapalitha Nanayakkara was born on 19 June 1940 in Udalamatta village closer to Galle as the second of a family with nine siblings.

His father was Francis Nanayakkara and mother was Irene Elizabeth Wijesekara Dissanayake.

He started his education from Buddhist Mixed School, Mihiripanna and then from Richmond College, Galle.

He has four brothers - Vasudeva, Padmakumara, Hemakumara, Asanga and four younger sisters - Swarna Sakunthala, Ranjani, Lanka and Nilmini.

His eldest brother Vasudeva Nanayakkara is a former minister and a member of the parliament.

His younger brother Hemakumara Nanayakkara is a former minister and governor of Western Province.

Younger brother Padmakumara Nanayakkara is looking after father's business.

He was married to Manoshi Perera and couple has two sons.

His brother-in-law Somasiri Alakolanga, who is married to Manoshi's younger sister is also an actor.

His elder son, Rajeewa is an actor, screenplay writer, and assistant director.

His younger son Harshana also acted in few films and a lawyer by profession.

He had a keen interest on drama since grade 2, where he acted as a newspaper salesman.

At Richmond College, he acted in the school drama Hima Kumari Saha Agurumittan Hathdena.

Yasapalitha joined Wijaya Abhayadeva as a supporting producer in the film Tissahamila.

He was the producer of the film Vasanthi directed by Ananda Wickramasinghe.

In that film, he played the role of an arrogant young man.

1970

In 1970, Yasapalitha joined the Chitrasena Kalayathanaya in Kollupitiya and learned the classical music from Titus Nonis, a music teacher.

He also directed the popular television serial - Patalawilla.

1973

Yasapalitha's first directorial venture, Thushara, was released in 1973, smashing income records.

He also wrote the screenplay for the film.

The film was shown in six cinemas for hundred consecutive days.

By making fifty days in nineteen cinemas, it earned a large income.

He has directed 26 films from 1973 to 1999.

1996

He died on 23 June 1996 at the age of 56.

2007

On 19 July 2007, there was a mega event to pay homage to the late popular filmmaker Yasapalitha Nanayakkara.

The event was titled Rasa Sagarayak was held at the BMICH at 7.00 pm with the participation of Prime Minister Ratnasiri Wickremanayake as Chief Guest jointly coordinated by the Kala Lanka Padanama.

In the meantime, his popular films were telecasted on Sirasa TV at 10.30 pm.