His father Mahinda Kodithuwakku was a machine operator at State printing cooperation and mother Mallika Alwis Jayasinghe is a housewife.

[3] He also studied at Sri Lanka Media Training Institute (SLMTI).

[5] Before entering drama, he started photography at a young age and was the chief photographer for Let me know.lk for a while.

In 2019, Chathuranga was selected to the main role "Nimesh" for the television serial Hadawathe Kathawa by the director Sriyantha Prasad.

[3][2] The serial telecast by Swarnavahini and his role was highly popularized among the young generation.