Kala Keerthi Jayantha Chandrasiri (ජයන්ත චන්ද්රසිරි; born 1959) is a Sri Lankan journalist, screenplay writer, television director, and filmmaker in Sri Lankan cinema. Chandrasiri's film Agnidahaya won seven golden awards and four silver awards at the Signis International Film Festival 2003. His two teledramas Dandubasnamanaya and Akala Sandhya are rated as two of Seven Iconic Teledramas In Sri Lanka's Television History.
Career Chandrasiri started his acting career in 1978 under the guidance of German dramatist Dr. Norbet J. Mayer. He completed extensive study on theater by earning scholarships to Norway, Sweden, Germany and the USA. In 1979 he worked as the playwright for the play Saraswathi. Armed with the knowledge gained through these scholarships, he returned home and began directing with stage drama Ath, which led to State Drama Award winners Mora and Oththukaraya. In 2016 he resigned from the post of executive editor of the Divaina newspaper due to political disputes.
He has acted in two films, Sagarayak Meda and Maatha. His maiden stage drama direction came through Hankithi Daha Thuna. His maiden television drama direction came through super hit Weda Hamine. His maiden cinematic direction was Agnidahaya.
Filmography His first film direction came through Agnidahaya in 2002. His most notable films include Guerrilla Marketing and Samanala Sandhawaniya.
Year Film Ref. 2002 Agnidahaya 2005 Guerilla Marketing 2013 Samanala Sandhawaniya 2015 Maharaja Gemunu 2018 Gharasarapa 2023 Midunu Vishwaya 2025 Devi Kusumasana TBD Samaharu Saha Samagama
Television His first television serial is Weda Hamine, which later became a cult classic in Sri Lankan television drama history. His most notable television direction came through Dandubasnamanaya. His television serial, Akala Sandya is credited as the first ever Sri Lankan teledrama to depict the concept of time travel.
Akala Sandya Dandubasnamanaya Hathara Denek Senpathiyo Nannaththara Rajina Weda Hamine Wes Muhuna
Accolades Sumathi Best Teledrama Director Award 1995 - Dandubasnamanaya SIGNIS Salutation Award for Best Director 2003 - Agnidahaya. Presidential Award for Best Director 2003 - Agnidahaya Sumathi Best Teledrama Series Award 2009 - Hathara Denek Senpathiyo Sumathi Best Teledrama Director Award 2009 - Hathara Denek Senpathiyo
References
External links Orpheus and Eurydice in Sri Lanka කළු කුමාරයා උද්දච්ඡ පුරුෂ රත්නයක් Return of the warriors