Chandika Nanayakkara

Chandika Nanayakkara was born in Sri Lanka. His father worked as the deputy principal and disciplinary teacher, and his mother was a homemaker. He has three siblings. Chandika started acting during his school days. He developed a strong interest in drama and regularly attended the weekly stage dramas held at his school. He continued to hone his acting skills by participating in drama seminars organized by esteemed artists like Kaushalya Fernando Kaushalya Fernando is a popular Sri-Lankan enterta >> Read More... and Mahendra Perera Born on August 17, 1956, in Mount Lavinia, Sri Lan >> Read More... . In 2003, Chandika won the Tharumansala competition organized by Sirasa TV. It was the beginning of his acting journey.

His friend was working on a film set and asked Chandika to take on a small role in a movie called Mother Theresa. In 2006, he co-produced a tele series called "Suba Sihina" with one of his friends. He also worked on the show Haratha Hera. He was involved in the first Russian television, Veronica, series filmed in Sri Lanka. His talent got recognition beyond the borders of Sri Lanka, as he participated in the Tharu-Rayak show held in Dubai on 11 November 2008. Additionally, Chandika became the brand ambassador for Lak Salu Sala, further solidifying his presence in the entertainment industry. His most notable works include Hathara Denama Surayo, Sara, Wassanaye Senehasa, and Bhawantharana. In addition to his film roles, he has appeared in numerous television dramas. Throughout his career, Chandika Nanayakkara has received recognition and awards.

In 2008, he won the Jury Award for his work in "Vesak Sanda Ra" at the Sumathi Awards. He was also recognized as the Best Upcoming Actor for his performance in "Suba Sihina Ahawarai" at the same awards ceremony. Additionally, he has won several awards for Best Actor, Supporting Actor, and Popular Actor at various local television award festivals. Chandika won the Most Popular Actor award at the Sumathi Awards through voting in 2009 and 2010, which shows his popularity and talent among audiences.

In 2011, Chandika played in the war film Selvam, directed by Sanjaya Leelaratne. In 2012, he played the role of a Pakistani soldier in the movie Midnight's Children. The same year, he was seen in Wassane Senehasa, directed by Densil Jayaweera. In 2015, he played an important role in Bhavatharana, which Devinda Kongahage Bio coming soon... >> Read More... directed. However, the film was released in 2021. In the 2018 movie Nidahase Piya DS, directed by Suneth Malinga Lokuhewa, he played the role of a cop. He was also seen in the drama Jeewithaya Thawa Durai. In 2019, he played in the drama Palingu Piyapath Palingu Piyapath is a Sri Lankan TV series in the >> Read More... . The same year, he was seen in Kumi. Some of his popular dramas are Sarisara Lihini, Sihinyaki Jeewithe, Siththaravi, Sneha, Suba Sihina Ahawarai, Sudu Anguru, Surangana Duwa, Susumaka Ima, Thodu, Thune Kelesiya, Uthpala, Veronika, Vesak Sanda Ra, Visula Ahasa Yata, Waluka, Warna, and Wasuli Kanda. In 2020, he played in the drama “ Dangale Dangale is a Sinhala drama that started airing on >> Read More... .” In 2021, Chandika played in a teledrama, Race, on Siyatha TV. In 2024, he was seen in an important role in “ Sansare Sansare is a Sinhala drama that started airing on >> Read More... .”

Chandika was also seen in Saddha, directed by Senaka Wijesinghe Bio coming soon... >> Read More... . He played in Doni Amaya with Bimal Jayakodi Bimal Jayakodi is a Sri Lankan actor, born on 21st >> Read More... , directed by Keerthi Bandara.