Perera was introduced to drama by his friend and dramatist
Tissa Abeysekara. His first major role came with his second film,
Kalu Diya Dahara, directed by Manik Sandarasagara. His first television acting role was in the serial
Thunkal Sihinaya, directed by Tissa Abeysekara. He portrayed numerous roles in multiple films, including the role of Malakada Bass in the serial
Doo Daruwo, which was the turning point of his teledrama career, •
Adaraneeya Amma •
Amaya •
Ammai Thaththai •
Aparna •
Athuru Paara •
Bim Kaluwara •
Bodhi •
Bogala Sawundiris •
Chakraudhaya •
Damini •
Diyaniyo •
Dolosmahe Gangawa •
Ekamath Eka Rataka •
Eth Kanda Lihini •
Ganga Addara Kele •
Gangawa Tharanaya •
Handapana •
Heeye Manaya •
Indikadolla •
Isisara Isawwa •
Kadupul Mal •
Kammiththa •
Kapa Nasna Samaya •
Kasee Salu •
Katu Imbula •
Kombi •
Kula Kumariya •
Kulawamiya •
Mahagedara •
Mahathala Hatana •
Maheshika •
Maya Agni •
Mehew Rate •
Monara Kirilli •
Nilla Penena Manaya •
Ran Mehesi •
Sakki •
Sanda Hiru Tharu •
Sanda Maddahana •
Sanda Nodutu Sanda •
Sankuru Maruthaya •
Santhuwaranaya •
Sathyangana •
Sil •
Siri Sirimal •
Situwarayo •
Suddilage Kathawa •
Sudu Hamine •
Tharupaba •
Theth Saha Viyali •
Wanabime Sirakaruwo ==Personal life and death==