10 Facts About Mahendra Perera

One of the most influential actors in Sinhala cinema, Mahendra performed from drama to comedy in many blockbuster films.

Mahendra Perera was born on 17 August 1956 in Mount-Lavinia, Sri Lanka as the youngest of the family.

Mahendra Perera's father Vincent Perera, was a store manager at the Browns, and his mother Soma Weerasekera, was a matron at several government hospitals.

When his father did not succeed his intentions, Mahendra Perera ran away from home and planted potatoes with a cousin in Haputale.

Mahendra Perera met with Arisen Ahubudu who first introduced him to Gamini Fonseka.

Mahendra Perera appeared in several stage plays including Ath, Ahimi Jeevitha and Sergeant Nallathambi.

Mahendra Perera won a merit award for the role in the serial Diyaketa Pahana.

Apart from acting, Mahendra Perera worked as the art director in the film Julietge Bhumikawa and Pawuru Walalu.

Mahendra Perera was the assistant director of the film Koti Waligaya.

Mahendra Perera has won several awards at the local cinema, stage drama festivals and television festivals.