 Pilapitya made his acting debut with teledrama "Golu Hadawatha" (1988), which was directed by popular director Lester James Peries.He won a Presidential award for best upcoming actor in 2002.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 teledramas such as "Ek Murgaanganaawiyak".