Career
Hettiarchchi began his film career in 1982 playing a servant in Kadawunu Poronduwa. He began to gain fame with his comic roles in low budget genre films in the late-80s and 90s which emphasized his comical look. Despite primarily playing comedic roles, Hettiarachchi has appeared in several art films in small character roles.
In 1987, he played a small role in Tissa Abeysekera"s Viragaya.
In 1992, He has a role in Kulageya. In 1994, he plays a comic character in Mee Haraka.
He also has had roles in Maine Mage Sandai (2001).