Ramanayake has occasionally branched out into more serious roles such as in Lester James Peries' Awaragira but continues to be known for his commercial roles.
In the aftermath of 1983 for full five years continuously, the actor-turned politician, the late Vijaya Kumaratunga held the position of the most popular actor which devolved on Sanath Gunatilake, Jeevan Kumaratunga, and Ranjan Ramanayake successively after his demise.
Prabhat Ranjan Sarkar | Ranjan | Priya Ranjan Dasmunsi | Sudhi Ranjan Das | Ranjan Ramanayake | Ranjan Dash |