Deepanath Channa Perera (born 16 August 1974 as චන්න පෙරේරා [Sinhala]), is an actor in Sri Lankan cinema and television as well as a filmmaker and screenplay writer.
[4] Perera was educated at Sri Sumangala Boys' School, Panadura and then from Royal College Colombo.
His has acted in many popular serials including Golu Hadawatha, Sathpura Wesiyo, Senehewanthayo, Sath Mahala, Sakwa Lihiniyo and Sooriya Daruwo.
He introduced Kollywood actress Pooja Umashankar to Sri Lankan film industry with title character in Anjalika.
[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.