Athula Adikari Biography: Wife, Age, Children, Net Worth, Height, Songs, Movies & TV Shows, Career

Athula Adikari is a Sri Lankan actor, singer, and musician, celebrated for his contributions to Sinhalese music and his roles in film and television.

Born on March 6, 1966, in Mahawewa, Chilaw District, Sri Lanka, he has established a significant presence in the Sri Lankan entertainment industry, blending his musical heritage with acting prowess.

Profile

• Full Name: Adikari Mudiyanselage Pubudu Athula Adikari
• Stage Name: Athula Adikari
• Born: March 6, 1966
• Age: 59 years old
• Birthplace: Mahawewa, Chilaw District, Sri Lanka
• Nationality: Sri Lankan
• Occupation: Sri Lankan Actor, Singer, and Musician
• Height: 1.75 m
• Parents: A.M. Kumaradasa Adikari (father), and Lalitha Wickremanayaka (mother)
• Siblings: 1, Nelu Adikari (younger sister, singer)
• Spouse: Amaya (current wife); previously married to Samitha Mudunkotuwa (divorced)
• Children: 2, Kavindya Adikari (daughter, singer/actress), and Shane Adikari (son)
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $1 million to $2 million

Early Life and Education

Athula Adikari was born on March 6, 1966, in Mahawewa, Chilaw District, Sri Lanka, to A.M. Kumaradasa Adikari, an English and science teacher with a passion for music, and Lalitha Wickremanayaka, a music and dance teacher.

Growing up in a musical family, Athula and his younger sister, Nelu Adikari, a renowned singer, were immersed in the arts from a young age. His parents’ love for music and performance shaped his career path, though they initially encouraged academic focus.

Athula studied at Ananda Vidyalaya and pursued music education, reaching Grade 5 in Trinity College piano and learning Eastern music notes from his mother. Despite his mother’s concerns about balancing studies with music, his father supported his artistic pursuits.

His early exposure to music and community connections in Mahawewa laid the foundation for his multifaceted career.

Career

Athula Adikari began his career as a musician, joining the band Sunflowers in 1981 as a keyboardist while still in grade 9, alongside friend Neil Warnakulasuriya.

His musical breakthrough came in 1988 with his debut solo album Ran Palase, which produced six hit songs, earning him a wide fanbase across generations. As a singer, he is known for Sinhalese pop and folk songs like “Sanda Tharu Mal” and “Hadawathe Numba Thaba,” achieving chart positions as high as #15 on Popnable’s Sinhalese charts.

His music career includes collaborations with artists like Hector Dias and a significant discography available on platforms like Spotify and Deezer, with 13.6K monthly listeners.

In acting, Athula debuted in the 1980s, gaining prominence through the TV drama series Sithma, where his performance was widely praised. He later appeared in the 2004 romantic film Selamuthu Pinna, directed by Roy de Silva, alongside actors like Sanath Gunathilake and Nilanthi Dias.

He also stars in the ongoing teledrama Divithura on HIRU TV, playing a role in a reality-program-themed storyline set in a vibrant natural environment. His collaborations with Hector Dias in music videos and live performances have further boosted his popularity.

Athula’s dual career as a musician and actor, combined with his early band experience, has made him a respected figure in Sri Lankan entertainment.

Social Media

• Facebook Handle: Athula Adikari

Personal Life

Athula Adikari resides in Sri Lanka, likely in Colombo, with his current wife, Amaya. He was previously married to renowned singer Samitha Mudunkotuwa, whom he met at Janakala Centre in 1988 while she recorded her debut song “Ira Paya.”

Their relationship developed during her second recording, “Rosa Puranaya,” leading to marriage and two children: daughter Kavindya Adikari, a singer and actress, and son Shane Adikari.

The couple divorced after rumors of Athula’s relationship with another singer, Amaya, whom he later married. Gossip about his personal life, including false rumors of eloping and an incident involving his daughter, has followed his career, which he addresses with humor, noting it as free publicity.

Athula enjoys tennis, badminton, reading, photography, traveling, and internet surfing, reflecting his diverse interests.

Filmography

• Selamuthu Pinna (2004, film) – Actor
• Sithma (TV drama series) – Actor
• Divithura (ongoing, HIRU TV teledrama) – Actor

Discography

• Ran Palase (1988, debut album) – Six hit songs
• Notable Singles: “Sanda Tharu Mal,” “Hadawathe Numba Thaba”
• Collaborations with Hector Dias and others in music videos

Net Worth

Athula Adikari’s estimated net worth is $1 million to $2 million, derived from his decades-long career in acting, music, and endorsements. His income includes earnings from film and TV roles, music sales, live performances, and band activities with Sunflowers.