Acting
Feb 24, 1989
Negombo, Sri Lanka
Xavier Kanishka
Acting
Biography
Xavier Kanishka (Born February 25, 1989) is an accomplished Sri Lankan stage and screen actor who has established a reputation for dedication and versatility. Kanishka holds a Diploma in Drama & Theatre Casting Direction and completed his training with the respected Somalatha Subasinghe Playhouse Assistant Direction. Beyond his acting career, he is an active advocate who contributed to an island-wide campaign series for the Legal Aid Commission from 2014 to 2016. Proficient in both English and Sinhala, his diverse skill set includes driving, swimming, soccer, cricket, diving, singing, and playing the guitar. This combination of formal theatre education, social engagement, and physical skills informs his work as an extremely empathetic and versatile performer, ready to tackle roles across various media.
Feature Films (5)
Goal is the story of bunch of ordinary village children who challenge the impossible with the help of a teacher who refuses to see them fail.
Goal
In a dilapidated rural courthouse a mother seeks justice for her son abducted by paramilitary men during the 1988/89 insurgency in Sri Lanka
Paangshu
A family loss leads a man on a life-altering journey in which he gains new perspectives on his family, friendships and relationships.
Moda Tharindu
In the 1970s, in the Gampaha district, Desmond Gunasekara , a deeply religious young man from a very ordinary family, accidentally clashes with a crime gang led by a man named Gnane operating in the area.
Father: The Judgement is inconclusive
In the scenic village of Demodara, a young narrator becomes fascinated by Samindha, an eccentric dreamer who breathes life into nature and sees poetry in everyday objects. Samindha falls helplessly, selflessly in love with Sancharani, a local girl who passes through the village daily. Expecting nothing in return, he seeks only to bring her moments of joy from afar.
May Mara Prasangaya
Television & Series (3)
The story is a narration of an untold chapter of Deeptha, a rural youngster who could not pass his ordinary level exam.
Thanamalvila Kollek
Mahesh, an ambitious married man, living in a Slum near Colombo, carries out a murder contract. He gets caught on the same day. The story goes around the invisible forces who act behind the scenes and look deep into the related human lives.
Kodi Gaha Yata
Rajiv, a fearless journalist, takes a stand against corruption and injustice in modern society. As he uncovers dark truths and challenges powerful forces, his journey becomes a gripping tale of resistance, integrity, and personal sacrifice. Sahodaraya blends intense drama with social commentary, offering a thought-provoking narrative that resonates with audiences.