Susila Kottage

Susila Devi de Silva, popularly known as Susila Kottage, was born on January 30, 1957, in Matara, Sri Lanka. She is an acclaimed actress in Sri Lankan cinema, theater, and television, known for her comedic roles. One of her notable roles is Dayawathi in the television serial "Kopi Kade," as well as films like "Angara Dangara" and "Sikuru Hathe."

Susila Kottage's personal life has had its share of challenges. Her mother passed away during childbirth, and her father remarried when she was young. She attended Sujatha Vidyalaya in Matara for her education. She is married to Rahal Bulathsinhala, a retired jail police officer and renowned actor whom she met during stage dramas.

In her acting career, Susila Kottage has appeared in numerous television serials, including "Bedde Senehasa," "Dangayanta Pamanai," "Dekada Kada," "Doo Kumariyo," "Eth Kanda Lihini," "Gajamuthu," "Hapanaa," "Hatara Kenderaya," "Hatara Wate," "Hiruta Pipena Sooriyakantha," "Iskole," "Isuru Sangramaya," "Ithin Eeta Passe," "Kasee Salu," "Kombi," "Kopi Kade" as Dayawathi, "Kula Kumariya," "Mehew Rate," "Miringu Sayura," "On Ataka Nataka," "Pawela Walakule Ewida Amma," "Prarthana Mal," "Rahai Jeewithe," "Ran Poruwa," "Sabawen Awasarai," "Sakala Guru," "Sakala Guru 2," "Sanda Hiru Tharu," "Sathyangana," "Sathyaya," "Sihina Siththaravi," "Sil," "Situ Gedara," "Sulang Kapolla," "Waramal," "Vinoda Samayan," "Visi Eka," and "Yalui Api Yalui."

She has also been involved in various stage dramas, including "Sargentge Nandamma," "Nekatha," and "Ilndari."

In 2017, Susila Kottage faced an illness and was admitted to the hospital with a heart attack. She received treatment for four days at General Hospital, Colombo, in ward 61.

Susila Kottage was involved in a controversy in 2010 when she was accused of defamation by teledrama director Leela Wickramarachchi, who claimed damages of Rs. 300,000. She was produced before the Kaduwela District Court and ordered to appear on September 23, 2010. The incident occurred during her involvement as an actress in the teledrama "Ithin Mata Awasarai," directed by Wickramarachchi.

In terms of filmography, Susila Kottage made her cinematic debut with a minor role in the 1990 film "Saharawe Sihinaya." She has acted in over 45 films, primarily in comedy roles. Some of her well-known films include "Sikuru Hathe," "Angara Dangara," "Palama Yata," "Chandi Raja," "Raja Daruwo," "Bajar Eke Chandiya," "Bambasara Bisaw," "Ekada Wahi," "Rodaya," "Awaragira," "Cheriyo Captain," "Mal Hathai," "Pem Mal M