

Welikathara
1971, Sinhalese. Directed by D. B. Nihalsinghe.
An intense, cat-and-mouse drama between newly appointed ASP Randeniya and a local thug (Goring Mudalali). Randeniya's life gradually falls apart as he wages war against Goring Mudalali's crime syndicate, erupting in a shocking climax.
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Sinhalese
- Rated
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- Released
- 27 October 1971
- Original title
- වැලිකතර
- Country
- Sri Lanka
- Written by
- Tissa Abeysekera
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Welikathara runs 118 minutes (1h 58m).
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Which OTT platform is Welikathara on?
Welikathara isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 27 October 1971. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Welikathara?
If you liked Welikathara, try The Truth About Emanuel, 6 Below: Miracle on the Mountain, Tyler Perry's Duplicity.
Who directed Welikathara?
Welikathara (1971) was directed by D. B. Nihalsinghe and stars Gamini Fonseka, Joe Abeywickrama, Suvineetha Weerasinghe.