Rookantha Goonatillake

Mario Glory Rookantha Goonatillake (born 5 September 1959: Sinhala: රූකාන්ත ගුණතිලක) is a Sri Lankan singer, musician, and songwriter. Known for his innovative contributions to Sri Lankan pop music, he rose to prominence in the late 1980s. Rookantha’s career was disrupted in 2000 when he and his wife, Chandralekha Perera, were subjected to politically motivated harassment under the administration of then-President Chandrika Kumaratunga. Following the attack, the family relocated to the United States, where they continued to focus on their music careers. In 2018, Rookantha returned to Sri Lanka and resumed his role as a key figure in the music industry. He is known for his contributions to Sri Lankan pop and sentimental music, with a repertoire that includes over 200 songs and a lasting impact on the country’s music scene. Rookantha frequently collaborates with his wife and daughters, Raini Charuka and Windy Goonatillake, who have also pursued careers in music.

Jaana (Live) - 2026-01-10T00:00:00.000000Z

Tribute to the Maathrubhumi Sri Lanka - 2025-01-30T00:00:00.000000Z

Piyum Neela Vila - 2025-01-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Best of the 70's, Vol. 2 - 2024-06-13T00:00:00.000000Z

Sinhala Hymns, Vol. 3 - 2024-03-13T00:00:00.000000Z

Best of Oldies, Vol. 1 - 2024-02-27T00:00:00.000000Z

Bandula Jayasinghe Best Hits, Vol. 3 - 2024-01-23T00:00:00.000000Z

Naththale Mihiri Suwanda - 2023-12-28T00:00:00.000000Z

Naththal Tharuwa - 2023-12-18T00:00:00.000000Z

Sanda Madale Sita - 2023-11-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Sinhala Super Hits, Vol. 1 - 2023-10-20T00:00:00.000000Z

Bandula Jayasinghe Best Hits, Vol. 1 - 2023-08-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Chamara Salunawe - 2022-12-29T00:00:00.000000Z

Navarathna Gamage Classics Collection 02 - 2022-02-04T00:00:00.000000Z

Best of Chandralekha Perera, Vol. 01 - 2020-09-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Best of Rookantha Goonatillake, Vol. 01 - 2020-09-22T00:00:00.000000Z

Top Sinhala Songs, Vol. 30 - 2020-08-15T00:00:00.000000Z

Heena Gahana - 2019-09-12T00:00:00.000000Z

Daham Suwanda - 2017-11-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Samaara - 2006-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Mage Adare - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Maime Indan - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Sivu Sith Gee - Best Love Duets, Vol. 3 - 2004-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Seethala Sanda Eliye - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Charuka - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

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