Is Gotabaya Rajapaksa A-List?
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No — Gotabaya Rajapaksa is currently ranked F tier — a public figure with minimal cultural presence.
Reached A-list in 2019
Elected President
Lost A-list status in 2022
Dropped to C tier — Resigns Amid Protests
Ranking Timeline
1971D$0.01M
Joins Sri Lankan Army
Begins military career.
2005C▲$0.5M+$0.49M
Defence Secretary Appointed
Appointed Defence Secretary, gaining power.
2009B▲$2M+$1.5M
Civil War Ends
Oversaw the end of the Civil War.
2019A▲$5M+$3M
Elected President
Elected President, peaking career.
2022C▼▼$10M+$5M
Resigns Amid Protests
Forced to resign due to economic crisis and protests.
2023D▼$8M-$2M
Legal Challenges
Faces ongoing legal challenges.
2026F▼$10M+$2M
Disgraced Legacy
Remembered for economic mismanagement and authoritarian tendencies.
Last updated: February 25, 2026