Film Director Sunil Soma Peiris passes away

Popular film director Sunil Soma Peiris passed away today (10) morning. He was 73.

Mr Peiris was ailing for a few years.

He entered Sinhala cinema with a minor uncredited role in Henry Chandrawansa's film Vanagatha Kella in the late 1960’s.

In 1985, he made his debut cinema direction with Obata Diwura Kiyannam. Then within 25 years, he made forty-five films. Out of the forty five films made by him, eight were co-directed with his son Sudesh Wasantha.

In 1986, he directed the film Obatai Priye Adare which was screened in 1987. Before the assassination of lead actor Vijaya Kumaratunga in February 1987, the film ran 75 days with less income. But after the assassination, the film ran for 130 days and became a blockbuster.

Mr Peiris was involved in the following films as a Director or Script Writer. He was also involved in several other roles including an actor and an Assistant Director.

1985 Obata Diwura Kiyannam, 1986 Jaya Apatai, 1986 Dinuma, 1987 Raja Wadakarayo, 1987 Obatai Priye Adare, 1989 Mamai Raja, 1989 Obata Rahasak Kiyannam, 1989 Sinasenna Raththaran, 1990 Yukthiyata Weda, 1990 Chandi Raja,  1991 Raja Sellam, 1991 Ran Hadawatha , 1992 Sakwithi Raja 1992 Chandi Rajina, 1992 Sinhayangeth Sinhaya, 1993 Sharmilavin Ithaya Ragam, 1993 Lassanai Balanna, 1995 Wasana Wewa, 1995 Ira Handa Illa, 1995 Chandiyage Putha, 1995 Chandani, 1996 Raththaran Malli, 1997       Puthuni Mata Wasana, 1998 Aeya Obata Barai ,1998 Sathutai Kirula Ape, 1998 Sexy Girl, 1998 Mohohin Mohotha, 2000 Kauda Bole Alice, 2001 Hai Baby Hai, 2001 Pissu Puso, 2002 Sansara Prarthana, 2002 Pissu Double, 2003 Pissu Trible, 2003 Jim Pappa, 2003 Hitha Honda Pisso, 2003Aege Daivaya, 2004 Ohoma Harida, 2004 Katawath Kiyanna Epa, 2005 James Bond, 2005 Mata Thawama Mathakai, 2007 Weda Beri Tarzan, 2007 Jundai Gundai, 2008 Wada Bari Tarzan Mathisabayata, 2009 Ali Surathal and 2010 Jaya Pita Jaya.