 Perera cast Silva in "Suhada Sohoyuro" alongside L. S. Ramachandran and Vijitha Mallika.He appeared at a dance on the beach singing "Diya Rella Werale Hapi Hapi" with Pushparani who also died same week and went on to be cast in mainly comedic roles.The serious side of Silva was seen in "Sekaya" (1965), "Lasanda" (1974) and "Sukiri kella" (1975).