[4] Chandrasiri started his acting career in 1978 under the guidance of German dramatist Dr. Norbet J.
[5] He completed extensive study on theater by earning scholarships to Norway, Sweden, Germany and the USA.
[6] In 2016 he resigned from the post of executive editor of the Divaina newspaper due to political disputes.
[9] His maiden television drama direction came through super hit Weda Hamine.
His television serial, Akala Sandya is credited as the first ever Sri Lankan teledrama to depict the concept of time travel.