Dhanith Sri | |
Native Name: | ධනිත් ශ්රී |
Birth Date: | 1994 12, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Kandy, Sri Lanka |
Nationality: | Sri Lankan |
Education: | Vidyartha College Kandy, Kingswood College Kandy,University of Peradeniya |
Years Active: | 2016-present |
Known For: | Pandama |
Dhanith Sri (si|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]
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]
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]
2018 | Naukawa | 03:34 | |||
2018 | Pandama | 04:11 | [9] | ||
2019 | Sandaganawa | 04:08 | |||
2020 | Gindara | Randhir Witana | 03:24 | [10] | |
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 |