Sirisena Wimalaweera
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Tangalle Sirisena Wimalaweera (c.1900–1963) was an early Sri Lankan director. He made some of the first Sinhala films after the industry was begun by B.A.W. Jayamanne's Kadawunu Poronduwa.
He made his first film Amma in 1950 . His second feature Seedevi was produced the following year. His other films include Siri Sangabho (1952), Pittisara Kella (1953), Sardiel (1954), Asoka (1955) and Podi Putha (1956).
Wimalaweera's films attempted to stay true to Sinhala history and culture and are considered a step forward in Sinhala cinema. His style and techniques were similar to Jayamanne's work however and Wimalaweera didn't receive critical approval.
