Career
He played the main part of several commercial successes such as Mandakini (1999), Daru Upatha (2001), Rajjumala (2004), Dhana Rina (2007) and critically acclaimed act in teledrama Ek Murgaanganaawiyak. Pilapitiya lead the role of remake of film Hatharadenaama Soorayo in 2008, which was originally led by Vijaya Kumaratunga. His career was started with Lester James Peries" teledrama Golu Hadawatha.
At the start he was also a singer who performed in the band Red Heart, performed as a guitarist, keyboard player and also as a singer.
His debut film was an English film called Disco Girl in 1990.
