Nilanthi Dias is a talented actress and dancer from Battaramulla, born on November 10, 1979. She grew up studying traditional dance and participated in many competitions at All Saints Convent, Borella. After joining the Gypsies Music Band, she toured the world with the group and performed in various countries. Nilanthi started her acting career in 2000 and has acted in many films and teledramas. She is also a gifted dancer, having won awards for her performances.
Early Life and Education
Nilanthi was born and raised in Battaramulla, Sri Lanka. She attended All Saints Convent, Borella, where she studied traditional dance and took part in various competitions, winning prizes. She also studied Kandyan and Bharata Natyam privately. After completing her education, Nilanthi joined the Gypsies Music Band and toured the world with the group, performing in many countries.
Career and Achievements
Nilanthi started her acting career in 2000 and has acted in many films and teledramas. She has worked with renowned directors such as Bertrum Nihal and Dayarathna Ratagedara. Nilanthi is also a gifted dancer and has won awards for her performances. She won the Runner Up title in Sirasa Dancing Stars and the Talent Award at Sarsaviya Film Awards 2006 for her “One Shot One” role. She engages in dancing shows around the world.
Filmography
Nilanthi has acted in many films as a cast member. Some of her notable works include Jolly Hello, One Shot One, Adara Meena, Clean Out, Sonduru Wasanthaya, and Sir Last Chance. She has also acted in several teledramas, such as Hima Warusa, Athma Senehasa, and Mal Pipenne Hetai.
Filmography:
| Year | Movie Name | Language | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 | Jolly Halo | Sinhala | Main Actress |
| 2002 | Jolly Halo 2 | Sinhala | Main Actress |
| 2003 | Sonduru Dadabima | Sinhala | Actress |
| 2004 | Clean Out | Sinhala | Actress |
| 2004 | Re Daniel Dawal Migel 3 | Sinhala | Actress |
| 2004 | Selamuthu Pinna | Sinhala | Actress |
| 2004 | Left Right Sir | Sinhala | Main Actress |
| 2004 | Under World | Sinhala | Main Actress |
| 2005 | One Shot One | Sinhala | Actress |
| 2005 | James Bond | Sinhala | Main Actress |
| 2006 | Sonduru Wasanthe | Sinhala | Actress |
| 2008 | Rosa Diganthe | Sinhala | Main Actress |
| 2009 | Dancing Star | Sinhala | Actress |
| 2009 | Sir Last Chance | Sinhala | Actress |
| 2010 | Dakina Dakina Mal | Sinhala | Actress |
| 2011 | Thank You Berty | Sinhala | Main Actress |
| 2013 | Peeter One | Sinhala | Main Actress |
| 2021 | Wassane Sihinaya | Sinhala | Actress |
Teledrama List
| Year | Teledrama Name | Language | Character |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Hima Warusa | Sinhala | Narmada |
| 2007 | Athma Senehasa | Sinhala | Anusha |
| 2008 | Samanala Wasanthaya | Sinhala | Tharaka |
| 2009 | Mal Pipenne Hetai | Sinhala | Surangi |
| 2010 | Amara Puraya | Sinhala | Dinali |
| 2012 | Thusharaye Chaya | Sinhala | Nadeeka |
Personal Life
Nilanthi has not shared much information about her life, including whether she is married.
Awards
Nilanthi has won awards for her performances in various competitions. She won the Runner Up title in Sirasa Dancing Stars and the Talent Award at Sarsaviya Film Awards 2006 for her “One Shot One” role. She has also won awards for her dancing performances.
Movie Awards
| No | Award Name | Category | Movie | Year | Nominate/Won |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sarsaviya Film Awards | Talent Award | One Shot One | 2006 | Won |
Other Awards
| No | Award Name | Year | Nominate/Won |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sirasa Dancing Stars | 2009 | Runner Up |
Social Media Popularity
Nilanthi has a significant presence on social media. She has over 150K followers, over 800K likes on Tiktok, and over 30K followers on Instagram.
Networth
Nilanthi Dias’s net worth is approximately 1 million USD. However, the exact details of her assets are not available.
