Rex Kodippili
| Rex Kodippili | |
|---|---|
| Born | February 28, 1939 |
| Nationality | Sri Lankan |
| Occupation | Actor, Producer |
Rex Kodippili (Sinhala:රෙක්ස් කොඩිප්පිලි) was a Sri Lankan film actor and film director. Kodippili appeared in 139 films, mostly in the role of the villain. He also produced two films.
Kodippili's father died when he was only 18 months old and together with his two brother he was raised by his mother.[1]
Kodippili was a physical training instructor in the Military Police.[1] He then was employed as a manager at the Marina Café and Hotel at Pettah, before becoming the manager at Salaka, where he became friends with Oswald Jayasinghe.[1] In 1969 whilst he was dropping Jayasinghe off at a film location in Nugegoda, the film's director, K. A. W. Perera, approached him and cast him in the role of a pick-pocket in the film, Kathuru Muwath.[1]
Film career (as an actor)
| Year | Film | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Kathuru Muwath | debut film appearance, in an uncredited role as a pick-pocket | |
| 1972 | Ihatha Athmaya | ||
| Lokuma Hinawa | broke his leg in a stunt and was hospitalised for nine months[1] | ||
| 1973 | Hondai Narakai | ||
| Sunethra | |||
| Aparadaya Saha Danduwama | |||
| 1974 | Duleeka | ||
| Rodie Gama | |||
| Sureka | |||
| Dinum Kanuwa | |||
| Onna Babo Billo Enawa | |||
| Sagarika | |||
| Duppathage Hithawatha | |||
| 1975 | Damayanthi | ||
| Lassana Kella | |||
| Chandani | |||
| Hitha Honda Minihek | |||
| Mage Nangi Shyama | |||
| 1976 | Lassana Dawadak | his first romantic role | |
| Kauda Raja | |||
| Adarei Mang Adarei | |||
| Diyamanthi | |||
| Nilla Soya | |||
| Uannath Dahai Malath Dahai | |||
| Hulawali | |||
| Ran Thilaka | |||
| 1977 | Hariyanakota Ohoma Thamai | ||
| Yakadaya | |||
| Sakunthala | |||
| Maruwa Samaga Wase | |||
| Chin Chin Nona | |||
| Hithuwoth Hithuvaaamai | |||
| Niluka | |||
| Yali Epade | |||
| Chin Chin Nona | |||
| Honda Hitha | |||
| Yasoma | |||
| 1978 | Chandi Shyama | ||
| Siripathula | |||
| Asha Desin | |||
| Mage Ran Putha | |||
| Sara | |||
| Tikira | |||
| Hithamithura | |||
| Deepanjali | |||
| Seetha Devi | |||
| 1979 | Sugandi | ||
| Hari Pudumai | |||
| Rosa Mal Thunak | |||
| Minisun Athara Minisek | |||
| Wisihathara Peya | |||
| Monarathenna | |||
| Geheniyak | |||
| Samanmalee | |||
| Muwan Pelessa | |||
| 1980 | Raktha | ||
| Mal Kekulu | |||
| Uthumaneni | |||
| Seetha | |||
| Sankapali | |||
| Mage Amma | |||
| Muwan Pelessa-2 | fought a live black bear in one of the scenes[1] | ||
| 1981 | Chanchala Reka | ||
| Jeewanthi | |||
| Ranga | |||
| Thavalama | |||
| 1982 | Eka Diga Kathawak | ||
| Sudu Ayya | |||
| Bicykalaya | |||
| 1983 | Sister Mary | ||
| Hithath Hondai Wedath Hondai | |||
| Chandi Sriya | |||
| Chandira | |||
| 1984 | Namal Renu | ||
| Rana Derana | |||
| Sasara Chethana | |||
| Thaththai Puthai | |||
| 1985 | Kiri Madu Wel | ||
| Araliya Mal | |||
| Suradhuthiyo | |||
| Channai Kello Dennai | |||
| 1986 | Koti Waligaya | ||
| Peralikarayo | |||
| 1987 | Ahinsa | ||
| Kavuluwa | |||
| Raja Wedakarayo | |||
| Hitha Honda Chandiya | |||
| 1988 | Satana | ||
| Sathutai Kurula Ape | |||
| 1989 | Mamai Raja | ||
| 1990 | Christu Charithaya | ||
| Veera Udara | |||
| Thanha Asha | |||
| Wana Bambara | |||
| Hitha Honda Puthek | |||
| 1991 | Salambak Handai | ||
| Raja Sellam | |||
| Uthura Dakuna | |||
| 1992 | Rumathiyai Neethiyai | ||
| Ahimi Dadaman | |||
| Kadira | |||
| Sinhayageth Sinhaya | |||
| 1993 | Jeevan Malli | ||
| Weli Sulanga | |||
| 1994 | Nohandan Kumariye | ||
| Raja Wangshayen Ekek | |||
| Nomiyena Minisun | |||
| Ahas Maliga | |||
| 1996 | Sebe Mithura | ||
| Loku Duwa | |||
| Soora Daruwo | |||
| Bawa Sasara | |||
| Obatai Me Aradhana | |||
| 1997 | Soorayo Wedakarayo | ||
| Apaye Thathpara Asu Haradahak | |||
| Rathtaran Minihek | |||
| Puthuni Mata Wasana | |||
| 1998 | Dorakasa Marawa | ||
| 1999 | Kolompoor | guest appearance | |
| 2000 | Anuragaye Ananthaya | ||
| 2001 | Oba Koheda Priye | ||
| Pissu Puso | |||
| 2002 | Somy Boys | ||
| Pissu Double | |||
| 2004 | Under World | ||
| Ohoma Harida | |||
| Katawath Kiyannepa | |||
| Sumedha | |||
| 2005 | Mata Thama Mathakai | ||
| 2006 | Anjalika | ||
| 2009 | Ali Surathal | ||
| 2010 | Suwanda Denuna Jeewithe | ||
| 2009 | Julia | ||
| 2009 | Thushara New | ||
| 2010 | Jayapita Jaya | ||
| 2011 | Kiwwada Nahi No Kiwwada Nahi | ||
| Nidiyahana Kelambei | |||
| 2012 | Sakvithi Dadayama | ||
| 2014 | Ranja | guest appearance | |
| TBA | Breaking News | ||
| Dr.Nawariyan | |||
| Divorce | |||
| Rainbow | |||
| Black Male |
Film career (as a producer)
| Year | Film | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Sihasuna | |
| 1982 | Bycikalaya |
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Wijekoon, Channa Bandara (21 January 2013). "Retake on the 'Good' Baddie". Daily News. Retrieved 10 July 2016.
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