Dhanith Sri

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Dhanith Sri
ධනිත් ශ්‍රී
Born (1994-12-22) 22 December 1994 (age 31)
Kandy, Sri Lanka
EducationVidyartha College Kandy, Kingswood College Kandy, University of Peradeniya
Occupations
  • Vocalist
  • songwriter
  • composer
Years active2016-present
Known forPandama

Dhanith Sri (Sinhala: ධනිත් ශ්‍රී; born 22 December 1994) is a Sri Lankan singer, composer and songwriter. He is considered one of the most popular artists in Sri Lanka. Dhanith entered the mainstream music industry with his 2018 hit "Pandama".[1] The alternative rock feel of this song is complemented by his high-pitched vocals as well as the mix of Sri Lankan traditional drum beats and synthesizers. It became number one on TV and radio charts concurrently.[2]

Biography

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Dhanith Sri was born on 22 December 1994 in Kandy, Sri Lanka. He was educated at Vidyartha College, Kandy and Kingswood College, Kandy. He graduated from University of Peradeniya with a specialised degree in electrical and electronic engineering.[3]

Career

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Dhanith released singles such as "Jeewithe" and "Obe As" when he was a teenager and was also a dancer, a talent he showcased in his music videos back in the day. Dhanith has also been featured in other singles such as "Lakmawuni", alongside various local artists in a tribute to the victims of the Easter Sunday tragedy and Sebala Puthu with Bathiya and Santhush. And also Dumal Warnakulasuriya.[4] Crew member of Nadagama.[5] Theme song of Dam (දාම්)[6] was sung by Dhanith.[7][8][9]


In 2025, Dhanith was recognised within the music industry, winning two prestigious awards at the Derana CloseUp Music Video Awards[10] for his Rap Album "Raplanthaya" released in 2023. His music video for “Mawa Hoyan” won the Best Alternative Video award where he Co-Directed with Sahan Wickramarachchi,[11] while his work for “Aprakashitha” earned him the Best R&B Video award, Directed by Dhanith Sri.[12]

Discography

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Year Title Collaborated Artists Length Ref.
2018 Naukawa 03:34
2018 Pandama 04:11 [13]
2019 Sandaganawa 04:08
2020 Gindara Randhir Witana 03:24 [14][unreliable source?]
2020 Ehema Dewal Na Hithe Mage 03:57
2020 Alokawarsha 05:19
2020 Adariye 04:06
2021 Niwalanna Ma 03:10
2021 Roja 04:49
2021 Wedikawe 03:51
2023 Amme 03:26

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