Known for playing dramatic roles, Bimal Jayakody is regarded as a highly versatile Sri Lankan movie and television actor. A big name in the television industry, his most popular television dramas include Angana, Mihidum Sevaneli, Veeduru Mal, Sanakeliyai Maya, Degammadiyawa, Deveni Inima, Thamba Pata Handewa and Pabalu. He is also a singer who recorded the song Oba Aye Dawasaka in 2014. His movie career began with a minor role in the 2006 family film Ali Patiyo Oyai Mamai, and then went on to star in several movies like Paya Enna Hiru Se, Gamani, Siri Parakum, Sakkarang, and Adaraneeya Kathawak, being the most prominent ones.