Teddy Vidyalankara

Teddy Vidyalankara
ටෙඩී විද්‍යාලංකාර
Born
Ganwari Teddy Vidyalankara

(1955-12-16) 16 December 1955 (age 68)
Negombo, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
Occupation(s)Actor, stunt director
Years active1977 – present
SpouseAnn Seneviratne

Ganwari Teddy Vidyalankara (born December 16, 1955, as ටෙඩී විද්‍යාලංකාර [Sinhala]) is a Sri Lankan actor, and stunt director. Vidyalankara contributed more than 500 films across all languages including Sinhala, Tamil, English, Telugu and Hindi. He is the first stuntman to bring group stunts to Sri Lankan cinema.

Early life

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Born in 1955 at Negombo, he completed education from Carey College, Colombo. He started gymnastics and other free style martial arts at the small age with the influence of Bruce Lee films. He started boxing at the school and got a chance to practice martial arts course started at YMBA Hall performed by overseas stuntmen.

Cinema career

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In 1976, he attended to a party organized by his friend Shantha Kulatunga. At the party, he was able to meet one of oldest stuntman in Sinhala cinema, Dayananda Rodrigo. He invited Vidyalankara to participate as one of stuntman in the film Jeevana Ganga. His first stunt coordination came through the film Anusha in 1979.[1]

Vidyalankara coordinate stunts in many foreign language films of many genre. This includes 22 English films, 14 Pakistani films, 12 Hindi and Tamil films.[2] Some of his most notable stunt coordinations can be seen in the films such as Water, A Common Man, Midnight Children, Blood Heat and Jism.

Filmography and stunt coordination

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Key
† Denotes films that have not yet been released
Year Film Roles Ref.
1978 Asha Dasin Stunt coordinator
1979 Anusha
1981 Sathweni Dawasa Hanumantha
1982 Bicycley Eddie
1982 Sanasanna Ma also Stunt coordinator
1983 Chandira also Stunt coordinator
1983 Chuttey
1983 Athin Athata Store fighter
1983 Manik Maliga also Stunt coordinator
1984 Sasara Chethana
1984 Rana Derana
1984 Hadawathaka Wedana also Stunt coordinator
1984 Birinda
1984 Jaya Sikurui
1985 Mihidum Salu Senaka's abductor
1985 Raththaran Kanda
1985 Channai Kello Dennai
1985 Obata Diwura Kiyannam also Stunt coordinator
1985 Sura Duthiyo
1985 Kirimaduwal
1985 Nadaani
1985 Jungle Heat Stunt coordinator
1986 Yali Hamuwennai Willy's henchman
1986 Prarthana also Stunt coordinator
1986 Peralikarayo Teddy. also Stunt coordinator
1986 Nobody Is Perfect
1986 Dushyanthi also Stunt coordinator
1986 Jaya Apatai also Stunt coordinator
1986 Koti Waligaya
1986 Hong Kong Ki Sholay
1986 Dinuma Sujatha's guard. also Stunt coordinator
1987 Yugayen Yugayata also Stunt coordinator
1987 Hitha Honda Chandiya Henchman. also Stunt coordinator
1987 Podi Wije
1987 Nommara Ekai also Stunt coordinator
1987 Raja Wadakarayo Henchman. also Stunt coordinator
1987 Obatai Priye Adare Fisherman. also Stunt coordinator
1987 Dhonkaraya
1988 Ayya Nago
1988 Chandiyageth Chandiya
1988 The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck Stunt coordinator
1988 Nawa Gilunath Ban Chun Stunt coordinator
1988 Satana
1988 Wana Rajina
1988 Bloodsport Stunt coordinator
1989 Mamai Raja Henchman. Stunt coordinator
1989 Badulu Kochchiya
1989 Obata Rahasak Kiyannam Stunt coordinator
1989 Nommara 17 Teddy. Stunt coordinator
1989 Sinasenna Raththaran Stunt coordinator
1989 Waradata Daduwama
1989 Randenigala Sinhaya Teddy. Stunt coordinator
1989 Sebaliyo
1990 Yukthiyata Wada Henchman. Stunt coordinator
1990 Pem Rajadahana Stunt coordinator
1990 Chandi Raja Stunt coordinator
1990 Honda Honda Sellam Ranabahu's henchman. Stunt coordinator
1990 Hitha Honda Puthek Stunt coordinator
1990 Wana Bambara Stunt coordinator
1991 Paradise Stunt coordinator
1991 Wada Barinam Wadak Na Stunt coordinator
1991 Hithata Dukak Nati Miniha
1991 Raja Sellan
1991 Asala Sanda Stunt coordinator
1991 Ran Hadawatha
1991 Cheriyo Doctor Chance's henchman. Stunt coordinator
1991 Bambara Kalapaya Stunt coordinator
1991 Mama Obe Hithawatha Stunt coordinator
1991 Be-Taab Stunt coordinator
1992 Raja Daruwo Teddy
1992 Sakwithi Raja Stunt coordinator
1992 Chandi Rajina
1992 Sinha Raja
1992 Me Ware Mage
1992 Sathya Stunt coordinator
1992 Sinhayageth Sinhaya Chula's henchman. Stunt coordinator
1992 Rajek Wage Puthek Stunt coordinator
1993 Ottui Baruwata
1993 Wali Sulanga Illegal goods dealer. Stunt coordinator
1993 Surayan Athara Veeraya Rohitha's henchman. Stunt coordinator
1993 Come O Go Chicago Boss. Stunt coordinator
1993 Jeevan Malli
1993 Sandarekha Stunt coordinator
1993 Lassanai Balanna Stunt coordinator
1993 Lagin Giyoth Ahak Na Stunt coordinator
1994 Rajawansen Ekek Teddy. Stunt coordinator
1994 Ahas Maliga
1994 Okkoma Hondatai Stunt coordinator
1994 Vijaya Geetha One Shot. Stunt coordinator
1994 Shakthi
1995 Ira Hana Illa Stunt coordinator
1995 Deviyani Sathya Surakinna Rex henchman. Stunt coordinator
1995 Wairayen Wairaya Stunt coordinator
1995 Demodara Palama Ravi's assistant. Stunt coordinator [3]
1995 Chitti
1995 Chandiyage Putha Nicholas' henchman. Stunt coordinator
1995 Cheriyo Captain Stunt coordinator
1995 Chandani Stunt coordinator
1995 Chandi Kello
1995 Dalulana Gini Stunt coordinator
1996 Body Guard
1996 Naralowa Holman Chief's henchman. Stunt coordinator
1996 Mana Mohini Stunt coordinator
1996 Hiru Sanduta Madi Wee Stunt coordinator
1996 Seema Pawuru Stunt coordinator
1996 Mal Hathai
1997 Puthuni Mata Wasana Stunt coordinator
1997 Punaruthpaththiya
1997 Apaye Thathpara 84000k Stunt coordinator
1997 Raththaran Minihek
1997 Ninja Sri Lanka
1998 Aya Obata Barai Stunt coordinator
1998 Sathutai Kirula Ape Stunt coordinator
1998 Sagara Peraliya
1998 Anthima Raya
1998 Age Wairaya 3 Teddy. Stunt coordinator
1998 Sexy Girl Stunt coordinator
1999 Surangana Yahana
1999 Kolompoor Brendan. Stunt coordinator
1999 Nagaran Stunt coordinator
2000 Kauda Bole Alice Stunt coordinator
2000 Danduwama Stunt coordinator
2000 Sanda Yahanata Stunt coordinator
2000 Pem Kakula Stunt coordinator
2001 Kanyaviyage Rathriya Stunt coordinator
2001 Jack And Jill Stunt coordinator
2001 Kolomba Koloppan
2001 Oba Koheda Priye Teddy. Stunt coordinator [4]
2001 Pissu Puso Stunt coordinator
2001 Jolly Hallo Stunt coordinator
2002 Parliament Jokes Stunt coordinator
2002 Sansara Prarthana Stunt coordinator
2002 Pissu Double
2002 Cheriyo Holman
2002 Pathiniyakage Horawa Stunt coordinator
2002 Jolly Halo 2 Stunt coordinator
2002 Onna Babo Stunt coordinator
2002 Somy Boys Stunt coordinator
2003 Sundarai Adare Michael Fernando. Stunt coordinator
2003 Vala In London Gajasinghe's son
2003 Vishma Rathriya Stunt coordinator
2003 Sepata Dukata Sunny Henchman
2003 Numba Nadan Apata Pissu Stunt coordinator
2003 Sansun Nosansun
2003 Taxi Driver Stunt coordinator [5]
2003 Sonduru Dadabima Arsonist. Stunt coordinator
2003 Yakada Pihatu Stunt coordinator
2004 Clean Out Sudha's extra henchman. Stunt coordinator
2004 Ra Daniel Dawal Migel 3 Thug. Stunt coordinator
2004 Selamuthu Pinna Stunt coordinator
2004 Left Right Sir Jimmy. Stunt coordinator
2005 One Shot Stunt coordinator
2005 Water Stunt coordinator
2006 Dedunu Wessa
2006 Supiri Balawatha Stunt coordinator
2006 Anjalika Stunt coordinator
2006 Rana Hansi
2006 Sonduru Wasanthe Thug. Stunt coordinator
2006 Ali Patio Oyai Mamai Stunt coordinator
2007 Mister Dhana Rina Stunt coordinator
2008 Hathara Denama Surayo remake Stunt coordinator
2008 Rosa Diganthe
2009 Sir Last Chance Stunt coordinator
2009 Juliya Lesli's henchman, Stunt coordinator
2009 Thee Stunt coordinator
2010 Mago Digo Dai Digajanthu
2010 Ape Yalu Punchi Boothaya Uncle Tarzan
2010 Sara Stunt coordinator
2010 Viyapath Bambara
2011 Challenges Stunt coordinator
2011 Kiwwada Nahi Nokiwwada Nahi Stunt coordinator
2012 A Common Man Pithala Nihal
2012 Super Six Stunt coordinator
2012 Senasuru Maruwa Stunt coordinator
2012 Sri Siddhartha Gautama Stunt coordinator
2012 Jism 2 Henchman
2012 Midnight's Children Stunt coordinator
2013 Peeter One Stunt coordinator
2013 Madras Cafe Thug
2014 Kalpanthe Sihinayak Stunt coordinator
2015 Mage Yalu Malu Stunt coordinator
2015 Sanjana Stunt coordinator
2015 Lantin Singho
2016 Weerawarna Soysa. Stunt coordinator
2016 Paththini Stunt coordinator
2016 Maya 3D Stunt coordinator
2017 Appata Siri Walankade Newton. Stunt coordinator
2018 Yalu Malu Yalu 2
2019 Reload Bonny [6]
2020 Ethalaya [7]
2021 Hathara Varan Edward's henchman [8]
2022 Rashmi [9]
2023 Meka Puduma Kathawak [10]
2024 Villain [11]
2024 Bambara Wasanthe [12]
TBA Adda Lanuwa Damma Kodiya † [13]
TBA Nuhuru Vaeyama † [14]
TBA Edath Dinum Adath Dinum † [15]

References

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  1. ^ "Tale of 438 films". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  2. ^ "I'm a Stuntman". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  3. ^ "'Demodara Palama' in memory of Gamini". Sunday Times. Retrieved 10 December 2019.
  4. ^ "'Oba Koheda Priye': Story of deceit and intrigue". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 October 2019.
  5. ^ "'Taxi Driver' moves slowly". Sunday Times. Retrieved 18 August 2019.
  6. ^ "Honestly modest, courageous, Elapatha deceived the Yama King - Reload". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 7 February 2018.
  7. ^ "The standard purpose of an abusive young woman: Eethalaya". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-05-14.
  8. ^ "Chathura with "Hathara"". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 10 October 2019.
  9. ^ "Preethiraj is ready with RASHMI". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2022-05-05.
  10. ^ "Meka Puduma Lokayak". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 23 January 2023.
  11. ^ "දේශපාලන භීෂණයට එරෙහිව නැඟුණු අසිපත". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  12. ^ "පිනි සුළඟේ විසිරුණු ආදර කතාව". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  13. ^ "Adda Lanuwa Damma Kodiya in post productions". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 24 June 2017.
  14. ^ "අපරාධයක් වසන් කළ නොහැකිය නුහුරු වෑයම". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  15. ^ "අයුක්තියට එරෙහිව එදත් දිනුම් අදත් දිනුම්". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
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