Popular actor Isuru Lokuhettiarachchi and actress Deshani Nehara recently entered wedded life, beginning a new chapter in their love story. In the first week of July 2026, specifically around July 6th (the day before yesterday), Isuru officially revealed this good news to fans by posting "We did it" on his official Facebook account.
Since their relationship became public at a Sumathi Awards ceremony, this couple's marriage has garnered significant attention from fans, and leading media outlets have reported on it. People in the industry as well as the audience have extended their best wishes to them.Born on March 23, 1983, in Matara, Isuru Lokuhettiarachchi is an artist who has shown remarkable talent in acting, singing, presenting, and dubbing since 2008. He gained immense popularity, especially through massive tele-dramas like 'Ravana' and reality shows like 'Hiru Mega Star'. His wife, Deshani Nehara, was born in 2001 and is 18 years younger than Isuru. After her initial career as a flight attendant, she too became a talented actress who garnered immense fan love in the local tele-drama and cinema industry due to her beauty and acting skills. Their love story began after they met during their work in the industry.
However, there had been various discussions on social media regarding Isuru Lokuhettiarachchi's personal life and relationships previously. His most talked-about previous relationship was with actress Tharindi Fernando, and although that love, which began in 2018, did not progress to an engagement in 2020, it later broke up. Subsequently, the separation between them and the events that followed were referred to by the media as a "Love Battle," and due to Isuru's critical statements regarding Tharindi's marriage, as well as rumors spread about him with other actresses like Chulakshi Ranathunga, some severely criticized him.
The relationship between Isuru and Deshani also went through many ups and downs, and a serious dispute arose between them in December 2025. Isuru was accused of assaulting Deshani and injuring her nose, and she posted a lengthy note on social media with photos of her facial injuries. Stating that she had even sacrificed her job for love and that he had betrayed her trust by playing with her sincere heart, she criticized the narrow-mindedness of men that day, using the proverb "A leopard may change its spots, but not its nature." Even other actresses in the industry, such as Maheshi Madushanka, condemned such violence against women, leading to strong public opposition against Isuru that day, and many believed their relationship had ended permanently.
Putting aside all crises and bitter memories of the past, this artistic couple has managed to reconcile over time. Their official entry into wedded life in July 2026, overcoming all past breakdowns, was an event that surprised both fans and many in the art industry. Many media outlets in the art industry point out that this new journey of life, which they have embarked on together after bitter experiences in the past, marks a more peaceful and mature new chapter in their love story.