Uddika Premarathna

Uddika Premarathna (born 16 September 1980; උද්දික ප්‍රේමරත්න) is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and television. Apart from acting, he is also a singer, TV announcer and a member of parliament.

Personal life

He is married to Anusha Kumari Pannala and the couple has one son, Angsh Prachien who was born on 24 April 2013.

Career

Uddika made his maiden cinema appearance with 2011 film Buddhist film ''Mahindagamanaya'' with a minor role. Then in 2013, he came to prominence with main role in the film ''Samanala Sandhawaniya'' with the role "Vadisha Wikramanayaka". The film successfully completed 100 days in theaters.

He was nominated for 'Most Popular Actor' at the 2014 Hiru Golden Film Awards. Then he won ' Best Actor' at the 2014 Sumathi Awards for his performance in short period of time.

In 2015, he was cast for the role "King Dutugemunu" for the blockbuster film ''Maharaja Gemunu'' directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri. The film awarded Most Popular Movie at 2016 Hiru Golden Film Awards. In 2017, Uddika acted in two films, ''Aloko Udapadi'' and ''Paha Samath''. He played the main role of "King Walagamba" in the epic historical film ''Aloko Udapadi'' which was critically acclaimed. In the children's film ''Paha Samath'', Uddika played the role of crippled father of Samath.

In 2019, Uddika acted in the thriller action film ''Rush'' with the lead character "Rashan 'Rush' Wijemanna". He described the role as a completely different one where he was previously acted in many kings roles.

In 2020, a series of drama and performing workshops were organized by the 'Ape Maga' Foundation led by Uddika was held on the 5th and 6th at the North Central Provincial Auditorium, Anuradhapura.

Selected television serials

* ''Ahimi'' as Saman
* ''Alupaata Heena''
* '' Bonda Meedum'' as Senaka
* ''Eka Gei Minissu'' as Jagdish
* ''Fengshui Gedara'' as Nissanka
* ''Girikula''
* ''Hadawila Arana'' as Sithum Sooriyabandara
* ''Hansa Pihatu''
* ''Hopalu Arana'' as Thug
* ''Kalu Araliya'' as Wasantha
* ''Kapsuwahaskal'' As Valenta
* ''Me Suramya Paradisaya'' as Mahathun
* ''Mini Gan Dela'' as Aranolis
* ''Muthu Palasa''
* '' Paara Dige'' as Rehan Aluvihare
* ''Renagala Walawwa'' as Malan
* ''See Raja'' as Kashyapa
* ''Sihinayaki Jeewithe''
* ''Sillara Kasi'' as Niketha
* ''Sneha'' as Adithya
* ''Yasa Isuru''

Political career

In 2020, he was announced as a candidate for 2020 Sri Lankan parliamentary election contested from Anuradhapura district from Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna. He won the election with 133,550 votes and won a seat in the 16th parliament.

Electoral history

Filmography

Songs

* ''Adare Kalath''
* ''Nethu Addara Hinahenne''
* ''Mage Wela Mage''

Awards

OCIC Awards

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, , 2016 , , , ''Samanala Sandhawaniya'' , , Best Actor , ,

Sumathi Awards

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, , 2019 , , , ''Minigandela'' , , Best Actor , ,

References

External links

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1980 births
Sri Lankan male film actors
Sinhalese male actors
Living people
People from Anuradhapura
20th-century Sri Lankan male actors
Sri Lankan male television actors
Sri Lankan Buddhists