Mahendra Perera
Biography
Mahendra Shrikantha Perera is an actor who has worked across Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama, and television. His professional repertoire encompasses a variety of genres, ranging from drama to comedy. Perera gained significant recognition in 2004 when he performed the male lead role in the film Mille Soya. He subsequently appeared in the 2008 film Machan. His career is characterized by these notable cinematic contributions and his ongoing work within the Sri Lankan performing arts industry.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
57 titles- Riverstone (2026)
- O.I.C . Gadafi (2026)
- Devi Kusumasana (2025)
- Passport (2024)
- Paradise (2024) as Sergeant Bandara
- 1970 Love Story (2024)
- Peacock Lament (2023) as Senior Police Superintendent
- Kathuru Mithuru (2023) as Wilson, the Barber
- Night Rider (2022)
- Maariya The Ocean Angel (2022)
- Ralla Weralata Adarei (2021)
- Gindari 3 (2021) as Lanti
- Bhavatharana (2021)
- Bulletproof Children (2020)
- The Tree Goddess (2018) as Simon
- Girivassipura (2018) as Pilimathalawa
- Kaala (2017)
- Burning Birds (2016) as Owner of slaughter house
- Red Butterfly Dream (2016) as Uncle
- Motor Bicycle (2016) as Manju
- Gindari: Bahubuthayo 2 (2015) as Lanti
- Dark in the White Light (2015)
- Pravegaya (2015) as Mahen
- Firearms and Fireworks (2014)
- Ko Mark No Mark (2014) as Professor Amaraweera
- Twenty Eight (2014) as Abasiri
- Kosthapal Punyasoma (2014) as Kosthapal Punyasoma
- Super Six (2012) as Madaya
- Kusa Pabha (2012) as Royal Servant
- Matha (2012) as Galariya
- Thank You Berty (2011) as William Silencer, Sanda's Father
- King Hanther (2011)
- How I Wonder What You Are (2010) as Man who gives the ride
- Under the Sun and Moon (2010) as Nimal
- Machan (2009) as Ruwan
- Whirlwind (2009) as Mel
- Siri Raja Siri (2008) as Gune (Sirimal's Father)
- The Forsaken Land (2005) as Officer
- Bawathra (2005) as Andaris
- Mille Soya (2004) as Pradeep
- Pickpocket (2002) as Photographer
- Aswasuma (2002) as Thug 1
- Bahubuthayo (2002) as Lanti
- Flying with One Wing (2002) as Priyath
- Saroja (2000) as Sirisena
- Sanda Yahanata (2000)
- Gini Avi saha Gini Keli (1998) as Sammy
- Night of Destiny (1998)
- Death on a Full Moon Day (1997)
- Walls Within (1997)
- Weesi Dela (1997) as Conductor Sumith
- Sanda Dadayama / Moon Hunt (1996)
- The Storm (1995)
- Keli Madala (1991)
- Kolamlanthaya
- The Gambler
- Adventures of Ricky Deen as Ricky Deen
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Mahendra Perera best known for?
Mahendra Perera is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including O.I.C . Gadafi (2026), Paradise (2024), Ralla Weralata Adarei (2021), Ko Mark No Mark (2014).
When and where was Mahendra Perera born?
Mahendra Perera was born on August 17, 1956 in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
How many credits does Mahendra Perera have?
Mahendra Perera has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1991 to 2026.
What is Mahendra Perera's background in cinema and television?
Mahendra Shrikantha Perera is an actor who has worked across Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama, and television. His professional repertoire encompasses a variety of genres, ranging from drama to comedy. Perera gained significant recognition in 2004 when he performed the male lead role in the film Mille Soya. He subsequent...
Mahendra Perera by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Ko Mark No Mark (2014) as Professor Amaraweera — aged about 57
- Death on a Full Moon Day (1997) — aged about 40
- Flying with One Wing (2002) as Priyath — aged about 45
- Paradise (2024) as Sergeant Bandara — aged about 67
- Aswasuma (2002) as Thug 1 — aged about 45
- Super Six (2012) as Madaya — aged about 55
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