He next appeared in Kalu Diya Dahara, considered "a watershed in the annals of Sinhala films", which dealt with a struggle between workers and administration in a tea plantation. It was made in 1971 and shown nationwide in 1974. Peries, who was a fan, picked Randeniya for one of the three main roles in Desa Nisa alongside Joe Abeywickrema and Sriyani Amarasena.
He subsequently appeared in Kalu Diya Dahara, considered "a turning point in Sinhala cinema", which focused on a conflict between workers and administration at a tea plantation. It was produced in 1971 and released nationwide in 1974. Peries, who was an admirer, cast Randeniya for one of the three main roles in Desa Nisa alongside Joe Abeywickrema and Sriyani Amarasena.