Raja Sumanapala

Navaratne Bandara Raja Sumanapala (born 1936 – died 2003 as රාජා සුමනපාල) [Sinhala]), popularly known as Raja Sumanapala, was an actor in Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television.

Personal life
He was born on 1936 in Pelmadulla. He completed education from Gankanda Central College, Pelmadulla.

He was married to popular actress Rathna Sumanapala. The couple has two daughters - Waruni, Manjula - and two sons - Prabash and Mahesh.

Grandchildrens - Dushantha Deshan Samayamanthri, Dulhan Tanishka Sumanapala , Bisandi Laknara Sumanapala , Dulan Hansaja Sumanapala , Dinali Shenara Sumanapala , Bihandu Yethmin perera , Vidusha Sumanapala

Acting career
He worked in Pelmadulla Art Forum in music department where he met future wife Rathna.

He has acted in several popular television serials in the early periods. His character as "Ali James" in Kopi Kade was highly popularized.

Selected television serials

 * Hathe Wasama
 * Hiru Sandu Hamuwe
 * Hiruta Muwawen
 * Laa Hiru Dahasak
 * Lokanthaya
 * Wetath Niyarath
 * Yashorawaya

Awards

 * Sumathi Merit Award at Sumathi Awards 2000 — Hathe Wasama
 * Sumathi Merit Award at Sumathi Awards — ''Golu muhude kunatuwak.

Filmography
Sumanapala started his film career with 1977 film Pembara Madhu directed by Sugathapala Senarath Yapa. Some of his popular cinema acting came through Mangala Thegga, Wadula, Palama Yata, Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli and his final film Parliament Jokes.