[1] Particularly work as a playwright, Bandaranayake is an artist who attempts to connect the sociopolitical environment with the civil society through art.

He produced many stage plays such as Eka Adhipathi, Makarakshaya, Dhawala Bheeshana,[4] Yakshagamanaya and Trojan Kanthavo have all dealt with current issues of national and political importance.

[6] It is meant as an anti-war statement and proved to be controversial with the Sri Lankan government despite critical acclaim.

Bandaranayake received several death threats in 2001 after he made plans to stage the play in predominantly Tamil areas.

In 2021, his film Hansa Vilak, a new copy has been reprinted with colored format and screened in cinemas from March 10.