Age, Biography and Wiki
Uddika Premarathna was born on 16 September, 1980 in Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka, is a Sri Lankan actor and politician. Discover Uddika Premarathna's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 43 years old?
| Popular As |
N/A |
| Occupation |
Politician |
| Age |
43 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Virgo |
| Born |
16 September, 1980 |
| Birthday |
16 September |
| Birthplace |
Anuradhapura, Sri Lanka |
| Nationality |
Sri Lankan
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He is a member of famous Actor with the age 43 years old group.
Uddika Premarathna Height, Weight & Measurements
At 43 years old, Uddika Premarathna height is 1.75 m .
| Physical Status |
| Height |
1.75 m |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Who Is Uddika Premarathna's Wife?
His wife is Anusha Kumari Pannala
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Anusha Kumari Pannala |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
1 |
Uddika Premarathna Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Uddika Premarathna worth at the age of 43 years old? Uddika Premarathna’s income source is mostly from being a successful Actor. He is from Sri Lankan. We have estimated Uddika Premarathna's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Actor |
Uddika Premarathna Social Network
Timeline
Uddika Premarathna (born 16 September 1980; උද්දික ප්රේමරත්න) is a Sri Lankan actor, singer, TV announcer and former member of parliament.
He is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and television.
Premarathna made his cinema debut in 2011 film Buddhist film Mahindagamanaya as a minor role.
Premarathna is married to Anusha Kumari Pannala and the couple has one son, Angsh Prachien, who was born on 24 April 2013.
On 17 September 2023, Premarathna narrowly escaped an assassination attempt at his residence in Anuradhapura.
Unidentified gunmen opened fire at Premarathna as he was getting out from his car.
Premarathna was unharmed in the incident.
In 2013, he rose to prominence as the main role in the film Samanala Sandhawaniya, playing the role of Vadisha Wikramanayaka.
The film successfully completed 100 days in theaters.
He won the election with 133,550 votes and won a seat in the 16th Parliament of Sri Lanka.
Premarathna resigned from his parliamentary seat on February 27, 2024.
Premarathna was nominated for "Most Popular Actor" at the 2014 Hiru Golden Film Awards.
He also won "Best Actor" at the 2014 Sumathi Awards for his performance.
In 2015, Premarathna was cast for the role of King Dutugemunu in the blockbuster film Maharaja Gemunu directed by Jayantha Chandrasiri.
The film was awarded Most Popular Movie at the 2016 Hiru Golden Film Awards.
In 2017, Premarathna acted in two films.
He played the main role of King Walagamba in the epic historical film Aloko Udapadi, which was critically acclaimed.
In the children's film Paha Samath, Premarathna played the role of Samath's crippled father.
In 2019, Premarathna acted in the thriller action film Rush as the lead character, Rashan 'Rush' Wijemanna.
He described the role as completely different from his previous roles, most of which were Sinhalese kings and monarchs.
In 2020, a series of drama and performing workshops organized by the Ape Maga Foundation, led by Premarathna, were held on the 5th and 6 August 2020 at the North Central Provincial Auditorium, Anuradhapura.
Former MP Uddika Premaratna, after resigning from Parliament, is reportedly seeking political asylum in Canada.
He and his family departed to Dubai in December with intentions to travel to Canada, utilizing his Diplomatic passport for the journey.
On September 18 of the previous year, his vehicle was targeted in a shooting by unidentified assailants, though the police were unable to find those responsible.
Speculations suggest that the attack may have been fabricated to strengthen his asylum claim.
However he has said its only for work visa.
In 2020, Premarathna was announced as a candidate for the 2020 Sri Lankan parliamentary election from the Anuradhapura District as a member of the Sri Lanka People's Freedom Alliance.
