Channa Perera is a Sri Lankan film director and actor.
Channa Perera who has clinched the most popular actor award in both the film and tele drama versions, made his debut in Dr. Lester James Peiris’ tele drama ‘Golu Hadawatha’ and later followed it up with small screen hits Thimira Pawwa, Eka Gei Kurullo, Wassane Hiru Ewidin,Senehewanthayo, Sathpura Wesiyo, Suriya Daruwo, Sawsiri Uyana, Prema Parami and several others.
As a director he proved his prowess in popular children’s television seiries Punchi Weerayo and Tikiri Hapannu. Noteworthy performances in films such as Sujatha,Theertha Yathra, Undaya and Hadawatha Mal Yayai shot him to the zenith of fame. His maiden movie directorial venture ‘Anjalika’ displayed his ability to experiment as a director in a world full of ‘formulas’. The box-office hit won him a number of accolades including the ‘People’s film of the Year’ award at SLIM awards 2007, Presidential awards and Sarasaviya awards.
Channa’s Awards
Best Creative Youth Director 2002 -Sumathi Awrds
Most Popular Television Actor 2003 -Sumathi Awards
Most Popular Television Actor 2004 -Sumathi Awards
Most Popular Film Actor 2006 –Sarasaviya Awards
Award for the Direction of ‘Anjalika’ -OCIC Awards 2009
Best Visualized Film Song of the Year -Derana Music Awards 2008
People’s Award for Most Popular Film of the Year -Slim Awards 2007