V. Vamadevan

[1] Considered as one of the pioneer cinematographers in Sinhala cinema,[2] Vamadevan made several critically acclaimed films in a career spanned for more than six decades.

A group of Indian technicians worked hard to start a laboratory at the Ceylon Art Gallery.

Then Vamadevan was the assistant cameraman of Oba Dutu Daa, Hadisi Vivahaya and Kawata Andarae.

[6] As a request from Gamini, Vamadevan made his maiden cinematography in the film Oba Dutu Da directed by Shivanandan.

[4] Since then, Vamadevan has excelled in a number of films including;[7] Aatma Pooja, Edath Sūrayā Adath Sūrayā, Sūrayangeth Sūrayā, Hondama Welāva, Hondai Narakai, Hita Honda Minihek, Kavuda Rajā, Deviyani Oba Kohida, Apsarā, Chin Chin Nōnā, Uthumāṇeni, Sabeethā, Mayurigē Kathāva, Bāndurā Mal, Sakviti Suvaya, Sāgarayak Mæda, Koṭi Valigaya, Satyagrahaṇaya and Nomiyena Minisun.

[9] He has also contributed to several foreign films such as Rampage, The Further Adventures of Tennessee Buck, and Mother Teresa: In the Name of God's Poor.

[10][11] In 2018, he was honored with Lifetime Achievement Award at the Jaffna International Film Festival.

[12] At the 72nd anniversary celebrations of Sinhala cinema, Vamadevan was recognized and honored him with awards for one last time.