He was a teacher by profession until fired due to lengthy vacation took for a stage drama showed in abroad in 2004.
[2] His television drama career started with Sirisa Kothalawala's Mora Giri Gamana.
On 20 July 2016, he was summoned to appear before Presidential Commission of Inquiry in order to record a statement pertaining to an investigation over allegedly obtaining vehicles on lease belongs to State Engineering Corporation.
[24][25] Kularatne started his film career with Paradeesaya back in 1991, directed by Linton Semage with a minor role.
[3] He won the award for the Best Supporting Actor in State Drama Festival for the role in Thalamala Pipila.