Dharmapriya Dias
Born: 1975-04-19 in Piliyandala, Sri Lanka
Known For: Acting
Biography
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 Piliyandala Central College, where he studied under the guidance of Premakumara Karunaratne, a well-respected mentor in the Sri Lankan arts community. His academic journey later led him to earn a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Colombo and a Master of Arts from the University of Kelaniya, both of which provided a solid foundation for his diverse career in the arts.
Filmography
2026
2025
2023
2021
- Nadagamkarayo as Kukula Mudalali's brother
- Colombo as Jude
2019
2017
- Deweni Inima as Ananda
- Koombiyo as Padmakumara Kasthuri
- Sahodaraya
2016
2012
- Matha as Lt. Dias
2009
- Machan as Stanley