Dharmapriya Dias

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Dharmapriya Dias

Born April 19, 1975 · Piliyandala, Sri Lanka (age 51)

Halaperuma Arachchige Dharmapriya Dias, renowned as Dharmapriya Dias, is a celebrated Sri Lankan actor, director, and playwright, recognized for his profound contributions to theater, television, and cinema. Born on April 19, 1975, in Kesbewa, Sri Lanka, Dharmapriya’s journey into the arts began early. He showed a passion for drama during his school years at Sir John Kothalawala Maha Vidyalaya and…

Known For

Eda RaaEda Raa · 2026
Eda Raa
2026
MovieDocumentaryMusic
Eda Raa (One Voice, Million Hearts) (2026) is a highly anticipated Sri Lankan Sinhala biographical film that chronicles the life and enduring musical legacy of the legendary vocalist Milton Mallawarachchi. Directed by Aruna Jayawardena, the film captures the deeply emotional and inspiring journey behind the iconic singer whose voice touched millions of hearts across generations. Brought to life by One Line Production & Entertainment, the movie features acclaimed actor Roshan Ravindra starring as Milton Mallawarachchi, supported by a stellar ensemble cast that includes Nethmi Roshel, Senali Fonseka, Sheshadri Priyasad, Dineth de Silva, and Dharmapriya Dias.
President Super StarPresident Super Star · 2019
President Super Star
2019
MovieComedy
The story spiced with humor and wit, revolves around a reality TV programme held to choose a suitable President for the country.
KaalaKaala · 2017
Kaala
2017
MovieHistoryDrama
The film revolves around the time of King Dhatusena and the way he constructed Kala Wewa. It depicts the chronicles related to the tank and formation of new deity Kadawara.
Father, the farmerFather, the farmer · 2025
Father, the farmer
2025
MovieDrama
The film, “Govi Thaththa” (Father, the farmer) is introduced as the first of its kind in Asia to portray the tragedies people and the environment are faced with today due to moving away from nature-friendly agro practices of the past to adopt chemical-based agriculture. This movie is considered as the first-ever movie directed by a musician and produced by a farmer.
PassportPassport · 2024
Passport
★ 8.02024
MovieDramaCrime
Passport" tells the story of two friends who risk everything for a chance at a better life abroad. Their journey takes a dangerous turn as they get caught up in a high-stakes smuggling operation, with love and fate on the line. A thrilling mix of romance, suspense, and adventure awaits.
The NewspaperThe Newspaper · 2020
The Newspaper
★ 7.02020
MovieDrama
A small poor family in a remote village at dry zone who faced a series of miseries due to a wrong news report published in the national media stating that their son is involved in a suicide bomb blast carried by L.T.T.E terrorists.
MachanMachan · 2009
Machan
★ 6.92009
MovieDramaComedy
Two friends, Manoj (Gihan De Chickera), a bartender, and Stanley (Dharmapriya Dias), a fruit vendor, wish to immigrate to the West to seek their fortune, but have difficulties getting their visa applications approved. They come across an application to a handball tournament in Bavaria, and not even knowing what the game is, they submit themselves and a group of friends as the "Sri Lanka National Handball Team". For appearance's sake, they begin minimal training and then seek travel visas from the German Embassy. Their plans to simply escape into the West upon arrival in Germany are thwarted by the quick appearance of the tournament organizers and an arena of fans eager to see the prowess of the Sri Lanka National Handball Team.
SinhabahuSinhabahu · 2024
Sinhabahu
★ 4.02024
MovieHistoryDrama
The movie is based on the legend of King Sinhabahu, the son of a lion and a royal princess Suppa Devi.

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KoombiyoKoombiyo · 2017
Koombiyo
★ 9.12017
SeriesCrimeDrama
35 year old bachelor Jehan and his partner in crime Priyantha try to exploit the loopholes in the law in order to make a living.Koombiyo tells the story of Jehan Fernando, who has neither family nor home and lives alone in an abandoned building complex in Colombo. He accidentally meets Hiruni and Priyantha Mahaulpathagama in a public bus when Priyantha is coming to Colombo on his search for a job. Jehan convinces Priyantha to abandon the job he is going for and join Jehan's company Purchasing Lanka instead, which delivers retail items to customers claiming they are from supermarkets when in reality they are bought from the local flea markets. Priyantha starts living with Jehan while being a partner in his business and they quickly become good friends.

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