Dhanith Sri
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- Vocalist
- songwriter
- composer
Dhanith Sri | |
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| ධනිත් ශ්රී | |
| Born | 22 December 1994 |
| Education | Vidyartha College Kandy, Kingswood College Kandy, University of Peradeniya |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2016-present |
| Known for | Pandama |
Dhanith Sri (Sinhala: 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]
Career
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][9]
In 2025, Dhanith was recognised within the music industry, winning two prestigious awards at the Derana CloseUp Music Video Awards[10] for his Rap Album "Raplanthaya" released in 2023. His music video for “Mawa Hoyan” won the Best Alternative Video award where he Co-Directed with Sahan Wickramarachchi,[11] while his work for “Aprakashitha” earned him the Best R&B Video award, Directed by Dhanith Sri.[12]