Celebrating the timeless melodies of H. R. Jothipala — Sri Lanka's beloved playback singer whose voice touched the hearts of millions. A living archive of Sinhala musical heritage, streaming 24/7.
Hettiarachchige Reginald Jothipala (හෙට්ටිආරච්චිගේ රෙජිනෝල්ඩ් ජෝතිපාල) was born on 12 February 1936 in Dematagoda, Colombo. He is considered the greatest playback singer in Sri Lankan film history — lending his voice to every class of actor from Eddie Jayamanne to Shashi Wijendra across more than three decades.
He debuted as a playback singer in 1956 with "Siriyame Sara" from the film Surathalee, directed by Cyril P. Abeyratne. Over his career he sang in hundreds of films and recorded an extraordinary catalogue of songs under music directors including P. V. Nandasiri, Premasiri Khemadasa, Sarath Dassanayake, and Milton Mallawarachchi.
Beloved as "Hadawatha Raththaran Jothipala" — meaning "golden-hearted Jothipala" — he was known for his kindness to people of all ages and communities. He won the Best Singer award at the Sarasaviya Awards multiple times, including for "Sara Sande" (1983) and "Paalu Susane" (1986). He passed away on 7 July 1987 at Ratnams Private Hospital, Colombo, aged 51, and rests at Borella Cemetery.
ජෝති FM is more than a radio station — it is a preservation of cultural memory, streaming the legacy of a legend 24/7.
Continuous playback of Jothipala's iconic songs spanning his entire career — from early film tracks to beloved radio hits.
Hear rare and restored recordings contributed by fans and collectors worldwide, preserving songs not found anywhere else.
A collaborative archive built by fans who love the music. Share your old recordings and help complete the collection.
We are on a mission to collect every Jothipala song ever recorded. If you have old cassettes, vinyl rips, or rare recordings, we want to hear from you.
Many of Jothipala's recordings exist only on old cassette tapes and vinyl records in private collections. These treasures risk being lost forever.
If you have any old recordings, cassette rips, vinyl transfers, or unreleased songs by H. R. Jothipala, please share them with us. Every contribution helps keep his voice alive for future generations.
We accept audio files in any format. You will be credited as a contributor to the archive.
Email your audio files or share a download link to our archive team. We accept all formats and all eras.
Plan your listening with our weekly lineup of curated programs featuring different eras and genres of Jothipala's music.
H. R. Jothipala's complete filmography from his 1956 debut through posthumous releases — over 200 films spanning three decades of Sinhala cinema.
| Year | Film | Acting Role | Contribution |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1956 | Surathali | — | Playback |
| 1958 | Ekamath Eka Rataka | — | Playback |
| 1958 | Deyyange Rate | — | Playback |
| 1958 | Daskama | Crowd member | Playback |
| 1958 | Vana Mohini | — | Playback |
| 1959 | Avishwasaya | — | Playback |
| 1959 | Sri 296 | — | Playback |
| 1959 | Gehenu Geta | — | Playback |
| 1960 | Subhadra | — | Playback |
| 1960 | Sandeshaya | — | Playback |
| 1960 | Nalangana | — | Playback |
| 1961 | Suvineetha Lalani | — | Playback |
| 1961 | Gan Thera | — | Playback |
| 1962 | Sansare | — | Playback |
| 1962 | Suhada Divi Piduma | — | Playback |
| 1963 | Sudu Sande Kalu Wala | Jothipala 'Nondi Jothi' | Playback |
| 1963 | Deepashika | — | Playback |
| 1964 | Kala Kala De Pala Pala De | — | Playback |
| 1964 | Sulalitha Sobhani | Soldier | Playback |
| 1964 | Samiya Birindage Deviyaya | — | Playback |
| 1964 | Samaje Api Okkoma Samanai | — | Playback |
| 1964 | Sithaka Mahima | — | Playback |
| 1965 | Sapatha Soya | — | Playback |
| 1965 | Hithata Hitha | — | Playback |
| 1965 | Satha Panaha | — | Playback |
| 1965 | Sweep Ticket | — | Playback |
| 1966 | Athulweema Thahanam | — | Playback |
| 1966 | Kinkini Paada | — | Playback |
| 1966 | Seegiri Kashyapa | — | Playback |
| 1966 | Sudu Duva | — | Playback |
| 1967 | Hitha Giya Thena | — | Playback |
| 1968 | Pini Bindu | — | Playback |
| 1968 | London Hamu | — | Playback |
| 1968 | Wanasara | — | Playback |
| 1968 | Amathikama | — | Playback |
| 1968 | Ruhunu Kumari | — | Playback |
| 1968 | Dehadaka Duka | — | Playback |
| 1969 | Oba Nathi Nam | — | Playback |
| 1969 | Mee Masso | — | Playback |
| 1969 | Suranyangeth Suraya | — | Playback |
| 1969 | Uthum Sthriya | — | Playback |
| 1969 | Praweshamvanna | — | Playback |
| 1970 | Sumudu Bharya | — | Playback |
| 1970 | Dan Mathakada | — | Playback |
| 1970 | Athma Pooja | — | Playback |
| 1970 | Geetha | Sam | Playback |
| 1970 | Ohoma Harida | — | Playback |
| 1970 | Suli Sulang | — | Playback |
| 1971 | Davena Pipasa | — | Playback |
| 1971 | Hathara Denama Surayo | — | Playback |
| 1971 | Abhirahasa | Lover | Playback |
| 1971 | Seeye Nottuwa | — | Playback |
| 1971 | Sahanaya | — | Playback |
| 1972 | Adare Hithenawa Dakkama | — | Playback |
| 1972 | Edath Sooraya Adath Sooraya | — | Playback |
| 1972 | Sujeewa | Douglas | Playback |
| 1972 | Ada Mehemai | — | Playback |
| 1972 | Hithaka Pipunu Mal | — | Playback |
| 1972 | Lokuma Hindawa | Singer | Playback |
| 1972 | Me Desa Kumatada | — | Playback |
| 1972 | Ihatha Athmaya | Singer | Playback |
| 1973 | Suhada Pathuma | — | Playback |
| 1973 | Aparadhaya Ha Danduwama | — | Playback |
| 1973 | Thushara | — | Playback |
| 1973 | Sadahatama Oba Mage | — | Playback |
| 1973 | Hathdinnath Tharu | — | Playback |
| 1973 | Hondama Welawa | — | Playback |
| 1973 | Sinawai Inawai | — | Playback |
| 1973 | Sunethra | Ajith | Playback |
| 1973 | Hondai Narakai | — | Playback |
| 1973 | Dahakin Ekek | — | Playback |
| 1973 | Hondata Hondai | — | Playback |
| 1974 | Duleeka | — | Playback |
| 1974 | Kasthuri Suwanda | — | Playback |
| 1974 | Shanthi | — | Playback |
| 1974 | Onna Babo Billo Enawa ★ | — | Playback Best Singer Award |
| 1974 | Sahayata Danny | Sandun | Playback |
| 1974 | Sheela | — | Playback |
| 1974 | Surekha | — | Playback |
| 1974 | Kalyani Ganga | — | Playback |
| 1975 | Hitha Honda Minihek | — | Playback |
| 1975 | Obai Mamai | Sanath | Playback |
| 1975 | Pem Kurullo | — | Playback |
| 1975 | Raththaran Amma | — | Playback |
| 1975 | Tharanga | — | Playback |
| 1975 | Awa Soya Adare | — | Playback |
| 1975 | Sukiri Kella | Sumith | Playback |
| 1975 | Sangeetha | — | Playback |
| 1975 | Kokilayo | — | Playback |
| 1975 | Hadawathaka Wasanthaya | — | Playback |
| 1976 | Kawuda Raja | — | Playback |
| 1976 | Wasana | — | Playback |
| 1976 | Ganga | — | Playback |
| 1976 | Harima Badu Thunak | — | Playback |
| 1976 | Adarei Man Adarei | — | Playback |
| 1976 | Ran Thilaka | — | Playback |
| 1977 | Neela | — | Playback |
| 1977 | Sakunthala | — | Playback |
| 1977 | Sudu Paraviyo | — | Playback |
| 1977 | Hithuwakkarayo | — | Playback |
| 1977 | Sri Madara | — | Playback |
| 1977 | Niluka | — | Playback |
| 1977 | Pembara Madhu | — | Playback |
| 1977 | Chin Chin Nona | — | Playback |
| 1977 | Honda Hitha | — | Playback |
| 1977 | Tom Pachaya | — | Playback |
| 1977 | Yakadaya | — | Playback |
| 1978 | Sithaka Suwanda | — | Playback |
| 1978 | Chandi Shyama | — | Playback |
| 1978 | Vishmaya | — | Playback |
| 1978 | Madhuwanthi | — | Playback |
| 1978 | Hitha Mithura | — | Playback |
| 1978 | Kundalakeshi | — | Playback |
| 1978 | Tikira | — | Playback |
| 1978 | Apsara | — | Playback |
| 1978 | Deepanjali | — | Playback |
| 1978 | Sandawata Rantharu | — | Playback |
| 1979 | Samanmali | — | Playback |
| 1979 | Geheniyak | — | Playback |
| 1979 | Minisun Athara Minisek | — | Playback |
| 1979 | Jeewana Kandulu | — | Playback |
| 1979 | Amal Biso | — | Playback |
| 1979 | Hingana Kolla | — | Playback |
| 1979 | Raja Kurullo | — | Playback |
| 1979 | Anusha | — | Playback |
| 1979 | Sugandi | — | Playback |
| 1979 | Sawudan Jema | — | Playback |
| 1980 | Tak Tik Tuk | — | Playback |
| 1980 | Silva | — | Playback |
| 1980 | Seetha | — | Playback |
| 1980 | Adara Rathne | — | Playback |
| 1980 | Doctor Susantha | — | Playback |
| 1980 | Bambara Pahasa | — | Playback |
| 1980 | Raja Dawasak | — | Playback |
| 1981 | Mihidum Sihina ★ | — | Playback Sarasaviya Best Singer |
| 1981 | Ranga | — | Playback |
| 1981 | Sathweni Dawasa | — | Playback |
| 1981 | Senasuma | — | Playback |
| 1981 | Geethika | — | Playback |
| 1982 | Thana Giravi | Dinesh | Playback |
| 1982 | Sakvithi Suwaya | — | Playback |
| 1982 | Thani Tharuwa | — | Playback |
| 1982 | Sudu Ayya | — | Playback |
| 1982 | Anuradha | — | Playback |
| 1982 | Sithara | — | Playback |
| 1982 | Hello Shyama | — | Playback |
| 1982 | Thakkita Tharikita | — | Playback |
| 1982 | Miss Mallika | — | Playback |
| 1983 | Ran Mini Muthu | — | Playback |
| 1983 | Sandamali | — | Playback |
| 1983 | Sumithuro ★ | Jayantha Hettiarachchi | Playback Producer |
| 1983 | Yali Pipunu Malak | — | Playback |
| 1983 | Karate Joe | — | Playback |
| 1983 | Bonikko | Inspector | — |
| 1984 | Kiir Kawadi | — | Playback |
| 1984 | Thaththai Puthai | — | Playback |
| 1984 | Bambara Patikki | — | Playback |
| 1984 | Kokila | — | Playback |
| 1984 | Hadawathaka Wedana | — | Playback |
| 1984 | Batti | — | Playback |
| 1985 | Araliya Mal | — | Playback |
| 1985 | Obata Diwura Kiyannam ★ | — | Playback Sarasaviya Best Singer 1986 |
| 1985 | Adarayaka Mahima | — | Playback |
| 1985 | Sudu Mama | — | Playback |
| 1985 | Doo Daruwo | — | Playback |
| 1986 | Mal Warusa | — | Playback |
| 1986 | Prarthana | — | Playback |
| 1986 | Peralikarayo | — | Playback |
| 1986 | Gimhane Gee Nade | — | Playback |
| 1986 | Jaya Apatai | — | Playback |
| 1987 | Yugayen Yugataya | — | Playback |
| 1987 | Hitha Honda Chandiya | — | Playback |
| 1987 | Kiwulegedara Mohottala | — | Playback |
| 1987 | Yukthiyada Shakthiyada | — | Playback |
| 1987 | Kawuluwa | — | Playback |
| 1987 | Raja Wadakarayo | — | Playback |
| 1987 | Ran Damwal | — | Playback |
| 1987 | Obatai Priye Adare | — | Playback |
| 1987 | Ahinsa | — | Playback |
| 1988 | Chandingeth Chandiya | — | Playback Posthumous |
| 1988 | Amme Oba Nisa | — | Playback Posthumous |
| 1988 | Angulimala | — | Playback Posthumous |
| 1989 | Mamai Raja | — | Playback Posthumous |
| 1989 | Badulu Kochchiya | — | Playback Posthumous |
| 1990 | Dese Mal Pipila | — | Playback Posthumous |
| 1990 | Sambudu Mahima | — | Playback Posthumous |
| 1991 | Salabak Handai | — | Playback Posthumous |
| 1992 | Sakvithi Raja | — | Playback Posthumous |
| 1993 | Chaya | — | Playback Posthumous |
| 1997 | Vijayagrahanaya | — | Playback Posthumous |
| 1998 | Aeya Obata Barai | — | Playback Posthumous |
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