Nanayakkara was born on 14 June 1939 in Nikaweratiya, Kurunegala. He completed education from St. Benedict's College, Colombo and St. Anne's College, Kurunegala.

 

He was married to fellow actress Nethalie Violet (née Nanayakkara). They were first met at Dalugama Catholic Church in Kelaniya in 1958. At the time, Nethalie worked at the Fordsroad Accounting Institute in Colombo. Nethalie has been worked in Radio Ceylon since 1955 in many radio plays.Nanayakkara joined the radio dramas in the 1960s. The couple first acted together in the radio play Muwan Palessa as "Ukku Banda" and "Binari". During his tenure at Lake House, Nanayakkara was also secretary of the Arts Circle. Nethalie continued to act in many television serials as well as films.

 

The couple has one son - Ravi - and four daughters - Renuka, Shamika and twins Chandika and Indika. His son Ravi is a doctor in Surgery at General Hospital, Colombo and his wife Sagarika is the director of the Maharagama Cancer Hospital.

 

Nanayakkara died on 11 October 2003 at the age of 64.

 

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