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1 Personal life  




2 Career  


2.1  Some of his television serials  




2.2  Television serials directed  






3 Filmography  


3.1  As an actor  




3.2  As a film director  






4 Awards and accolades  


4.1  Sarasaviya Awards  




4.2  Sumathi Awards  




4.3  Signis OCIC Awards  




4.4  Derana Music Video Awards  




4.5  SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards  




4.6  Hiru Golden Film Awards  




4.7  Derana Film Awards  






5 References  




6 External links  













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Channa Perera
චන්න පෙරේරා
Born

Deepanath Channa Perera


(1965-08-16) 16 August 1965 (age 58)
Colombo, Sri Lanka
NationalitySri Lankan
EducationSri Sumangala College
Royal College Colombo
Occupation(s)Actor, director, producer, screen writer
Years active1992–present
SpouseGayathri Dias[1]
Children2
Parents
  • Piyasena Perera (father)
  • Vineetha Piyasena (mother)
    • AwardsBest Director
    Popular Actor

    Deepanath Channa Perera (born 16 August 1965 as චන්න පෙරේරා [Sinhala]), is an actorinSri Lankan cinema and television as well as a filmmaker and screenplay writer.[2][3]

    Personal life[edit]

    Channa Perera was born on 16 August 1965 as the eldest of four sons. His father Piyasena Perera was a Director of Education who was in-charge of special education in Sri Lanka. His mother, Vineetha Piyasena, was a teaching instructress.[4] Perera was educated at Sri Sumangala Boys' School, Panadura and then from Royal College Colombo. He completed A/L from bio stream and then took over a Banking job.[5]

    He is married to popular actress Gayathri Dias. He met Gayathri during the teledrama Makara Vijithaya. They got married on 26 September 1996.[5] The couple has two daughters - Maleesha Parindya and Duasha Adithya. Elder daughter Maleesha completed education from Musaeus College.Duasha is currently studying at Royal Institute.[5][6]

    Career[edit]

    His maiden cinematic experience came through 1994 film Sujatha directed by Daya Wimalaweera.[7] Since then, he acted in many dramatic roles particularly in romantic supportive roles. His has acted in many popular serials including Golu Hadawatha, Sathpura Wesiyo, Senehewanthayo, Sath Mahala, Sakwa Lihiniyo and Sooriya Daruwo.[6]

    He entered in film direction with the 2006 blockbuster Anjalika. The film won many awards at local film festivals. He introduced Kollywood actress Pooja Umashankar to Sri Lankan film industry with title character in Anjalika. He directed his first television serial, Punchi Weerayo, which became a cult in Sri Lankan television.[6] His next directorial film Sanda Diya Salu, which is an Indian-Sri Lankan joint production was planned to release for nearly 30 theaters of NFC Ridma circuit cinemas, ten Tamil and Telugu copies.[8] But the screening was postponed by many disputes.

    Some of his television serials[edit]

    • Awasan Horawa[9]
  • Bharyawo[10]
  • Dahas Gawdura[11]
  • Dedunu Yanaya[12]
  • Diya Suliya
  • Eka Gei Kurullo
  • Golu Hadawatha
  • Kaneru[13]
  • Makara Vijithaya[14]
  • Prema Parami[15]
  • Sahas Gaw Dura[16]
  • Sakwa Lihiniyo[17]
  • Sanda Hiru Tharu[18]
  • Sathmahala[19]
  • Sathpura Wesiyo[20]
  • Sawsiri Uyana
  • Senehewanthayo[20]
  • Sooriya Daruwo[20][21]
  • Sudu Mahaththuru[22]
  • Suwanda Padma [23]
  • Tharupaba[24]
  • Thimira Pauwa
  • Vihanga Geethaya[25]

    • Television serials directed[edit]

    Filmography[edit]

    As an actor[edit]

    Year Film Role Ref.
    1994 Sujatha Sanath
    1994 Dhawala Pushpaya uncredited role [28]
    1995 Mama Baya Ne Shyama
    1995 Chandiyage Putha Suresh
    1997 Ninja Sri Lanka
    1998 Gini Avi Saha Gini Keli
    1999 Thirtha Yathra Kusal [29]
    2000 Undaya Murthi Palihawadana [30]
    2002 Seethala Gini Kandu [31]
    2004 Mille Soya Chamara
    2006 Anjalika Thivanka [32]
    2010 Hadawatha Mal Yayai Himal [33]
    2012 Senasuru Maruwa Nisal [34]
    2014 Kalpanthe Sihinayak Kalpa Wickramasinghe [35]
    TBD Inda Nimidam South Indian Movie [36]
    TBD Mayavi Senehas
    TBD Bambara Wasanthe
    TBD Yugathra Visal/Sagara
    TBD Bambara Wasanthe [37]

    As a film director[edit]

    Year Film Ref.
    2006 Anjalika [38]
    2014 Kalpanthe Sihinayak [39]
    2017 Ekai Dekai Thunai [40]
    TBD Yugathra [41]
    TBD Sanda Diya Salu [42]

    Awards and accolades[edit]

    He has won several awards at the local film festivals and television festivals, both for acting and direction.[2][43]

    Sarasaviya Awards[edit]

    Year Nominee / work Award Result
    2006 Anjalika Most Popular Actor Won

    Sumathi Awards[edit]

    Year Nominee / work Award Result
    1998 Thimira Pauwa Merit Award Won
    2001 Punchi Weerayo Best Creative Director Won
    2001 Peoples' vote Most Popular Actor Won
    2002 Peoples' vote Most Popular Actor Won
    2003 Peoples' vote Most Popular Actor Won
    2004 Nannadunannee Best Supporting Actor Nominated
    2016 Rathu Ahasa Jury Special Award[44] Won

    Signis OCIC Awards[edit]

    Year Nominee / work Award Result
    2009 Anjalika Best Direction Won

    Derana Music Video Awards[edit]

    Year Nominee / work Award Result
    2008 Anjalika Best Visualized film song Won

    SLIM-Nielsen Peoples Awards[edit]

    Year Nominee / work Award Result
    2008 Anjalika Most Popular Film Won

    Hiru Golden Film Awards[edit]

    Year Nominee / work Award Result
    2014 Senasuru Maruwa Best Actor Nominated

    Derana Film Awards[edit]

    Year Nominee / work Award Result
    2014 Senasuru Maruwa Best Actor Nominated

    References[edit]

    1. ^ "We live happily - ChannaGayathri". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 23 August 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  • ^ a b "Actors in Sri Lankan cinema - Channa Perera". National Film Corporation Of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  • ^ "Channa Perera films". IMDb. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  • ^ "School life of Channa Perera". gossipman. Retrieved 23 September 2019.[dead link]
  • ^ a b c "Patience and tolerance - Two remedies for marital problems". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  • ^ a b c "Heartthrob of the small screen". infolanka. Retrieved 9 August 2018.
  • ^ "Channa Perera - චන්න පෙරේරා filmography". Sinhala Cinema Database. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  • ^ "Channa's 'Sanda Diya Salu', a Sri Lanka -India joint venture". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  • ^ "Awasan Horawa': a skilful adaptation". Sunday Times. Retrieved 5 May 2019.
  • ^ ""Bharyavo" now on Sirasa". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  • ^ "'Dahas Gawdura': a formulaic telefilm". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  • ^ "'Deydunu Yanaya': Mix of love and business". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  • ^ "Changing lanes". Daily News. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  • ^ "Makara Vijithaya has unusual plot". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  • ^ "Prema Paarami Tele-Drama Series". vodtv. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  • ^ "Malani directs Lucky in 'Sahas Gaw Dura'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 23 September 2019.
  • ^ "Sakva Lihiniyo' on Rupavahini". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  • ^ "The story of a brave new woman". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  • ^ "Sathmahala: story of changing times". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
  • ^ a b c "Nalan Mendis teledramas". Nalan Mendis official website. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  • ^ "'Sooriya Daruwo' starts this Sunday". Sunday Times. Retrieved 27 November 2019.
  • ^ "Return of 'Sudu Mahaththuru'". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  • ^ "Suwanda Padma focuses on our past". Sunday Times. Retrieved 17 July 2019.
  • ^ "'Tharupaba': Love life of a journalist". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  • ^ "'Vihanga Geethaya': A tale of triangular love". Sunday Times. Retrieved 8 May 2010.
  • ^ ""Punchi Veerayo" set on adventure". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  • ^ "Of love, sacrifice and mystery". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  • ^ "Sinhala screened films". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 9 October 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  • ^ "'Theertha yatra' goes in search of family roots". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  • ^ "KAW toys with new idea". Sunday Times. Retrieved 29 November 2019.
  • ^ "සීතල ගිනිකඳු Seethala Ginikandu". Rate Your Music. Retrieved 23 February 2017.
  • ^ "Anjalika introduces a 'new star' to the silver screen". The Daily News. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  • ^ "A different type of romantic story". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 1 December 2017. Retrieved 17 November 2017.
  • ^ Senasuru Maruwa, a welcome variant Archived October 22, 2012, at the Wayback Machine
  • ^ "Sri Lankan Screened Films". Sarasaviya. Archived from the original on 15 September 2016. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  • ^ "Lal Weerasinghe to make a cameo appearance in India". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  • ^ "පිනි සුළඟේ විසිරුණු ආදර කතාව". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 23 October 2023.
  • ^ "'Anjalika' comes to stay". Sunday Times. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  • ^ "No 'illusions'". Daily News. Retrieved 15 August 2019.
  • ^ "Indian company to invest in Channa's second movie". Daily News.
  • ^ "Chat with Channa Perera". gossipsonline.
  • ^ "Celebrating two decades of Channa's directorial career". sarasaviya. Retrieved 2021-01-22.
  • ^ "Hero of the celluloid worlda". Sunday Observer. Retrieved 18 September 2019.
  • ^ "Sumathi Awards". sumathiawards.lk.

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