sentences:  Her most acclaimed role in the silver screen was that of 'Nirmala' in Ganga Addara opposite late Vijaya Kumaratunga in 1980.She was crowned Best Actress for her performance in this film, at the Sarasaviya Awards Festival that year.Chathurani also made her mark as a teledrama actress, in shows such as "Iti Pahan", "Giraya", "Kadulla" and "Gajaman Puwatha".