Popular Awards
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| Popular Awards | |
|---|---|
 Trophy of the award | |
| Awarded for | Excellence in multiple achievements in several fields |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Presented by | Youth Star Entertainment |
| First award | 2023 |
| Final award | 2025 |
| Website | https://popularawards.lk |
Popular Awards are awards presented annually by the Youth Star Entertainment in Sri Lanka in recognition of individuals’ excellence in the field of cinema, television, social media, music, and media.[1] The Popular Awards ceremony is considered to be one of the most prestigious television program events in Sri Lanka. The awards were first introduced in 2023.[2]
The Popular awards ceremony began in 2023 with the leadership of Geethanjana de Costa. Awards were presented recognizing outstanding individuals across various fields to acknowledge and bring forward their value and efforts.[1] Apart from De Costa, Sunil Costa, Nithya Devindi, Malkanthi Jayasinghe and Lasantha Gunawardena served as the executive committee for Popular Awards 2024. The award ceremony has been witnessed 3 times consecutively.
Awards Given
In 2023, the award ceremony commenced with awards under 38 categories, which were increased up to 69 categories with 83 awards in 2024. The awards are categorized into nine sections – Teledrama, Film, Television, Business, Social Media, YouTube, Radio, Music and Special category.[1]
Award Ceremonies
Popular Awards 2023
The first British Way Popular Awards ceremony was celebrated on 13 October 2023 at Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre, where awards for 38 categories were presented.[3] In the film category, award for the most popular film actress was won by Udari Warnakulasooriya and the most popular film actor was won by Ranjan Ramanayake.[4] Sashika Nisansala won the award for the most popular singer under music category. In the teledrama category, award for the most popular teledrama actor was won by Saranga Disasekara and the most popular teledrama actress was won by Tharindi Fernando.[1]
Popular Awards 2024
The second Calin Popular Awards ceremony was celebrated in 2024 at the Waters Edge, where 83 awards were given at the ceremony under nine main categories. In the film category, award for the most popular film actress was won by Chulakshi Ranathunga and the most popular film actor was won by Akhila Dhanuddara. In the teledrama category, award for the most popular teledrama actor was won by Sajitha Anthony and the most popular teledrama actress was won by Dinakshie Priyasad. Award for the Most Popular Youth Tele Drama Actress was won by Michelle Dilhara and the Most Popular Youth Tele Drama Actor was won by Randika Gunathilaka.[2][5][6]
Popular Awards 2025
The third Calin Popular Awards ceremony was celebrated in September 10, 2025, at 5:30 PM at the Monarch Imperial Hotel in Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte, where 106 awards were given at the ceremony under nine main categories. The press conference held on 1 July 2025 at Water’s Edge Hotel. Voting for the awards were concluded on 7 September 2025.[7] In the film category, award for the most popular film actress was won by Udari Warnakulasooriya and the most popular film actor was won by Priyantha Sirikumara. In the teledrama category, award for the most popular teledrama actor was won by Chameera Liyanage and the most popular teledrama actress was won by Shalani Tharaka. Award for the Most Popular Youth Tele Drama Actress was won by Michelle Dilhara and the Most Popular Youth Tele Drama Actor was won by Sajitha Anthony, both for the second consecutive time.
2023 British Way Popular Awards ceremony
Television Category
- Most popular television program – Hiru star (Hiru TV)
- Most popular male news anchor – Najith Matharage (ITN)
- Most popular female news anchor – Madhunika Karaputugala (ITN)
- Most popular program presenter – Chamuditha Samarawickrama (Hiru TV)
- Most popular television news channel – Hiru TV
- Most popular television channel – Hiru TV
Radio category
- Most popular radio program – DJ Ara & Pasbara (Hiru FM)
- Most popular radio news presenter Male – Pubudu Chathuranga (FM Derana)
- Most popular radio news presenter Female – Oshadi Siriwardene (FM Derana)
- Most popular radio news channel – Hiru FM
- Most popular radio channel – Hiru FM
Special category
- Most popular male dancer – Lalith Parakum
- Most popular female dancer – AK Twins
- Most popular wedding photographer – Dhanuka Kumarasinghe
- Most popular beautician – Chandimal Jayasinghe
- Most popular salon – Tony & Guy
- Most popular teacher – Dinesh Muthugala
- Most popular sportsperson – Wanindu Hasaranga
Social Media Category
- Most popular TikTok Account – Vanisha Mapitiyage
- Most popular Instagram Account – Piumi Hansamali
- Most popular Facebook Page – I Love You
- Most popular Social media icon – Wasthi Productions
YouTube category
- Most popular comedy channel – Vini Production
- Most popular cookery channel – Wild Cookbook
- Most popular Travel channel – Travel with Wife
- Most popular Educational channel – DP Education
- Most popular Personal & Vlog Channel – Shanudrie Priyasad
- Most popular Tech channel – Chanux Bro
Music category
- Most popular music band – Line One with Shane Zing
- Most popular male singer – Chamara Weerasinghe
- Most popular female singer – Sashika Nisansala
- Most popular song – Ale Man (Kanchana Anuradhi)
- Most popular cover song – Piyamanne (Harsha Maduranga & Abishek Geethadewa)
Teledrama category
- Most popular teledrama actor – Saranga Disasekara (Paata Kurullo)
- Most Popular teledrama actress – Tharindi Fernando
- Most popular teledrama – Sangeethe (TV Derana)
- Most popular teledrama song – "Komaliya" (Jaanu)
Film category
- Most popular film actor – Ranjan Ramanayake
- Most popular film actress – Udari Warnakulasooriya
- Most popular film – Kadira Divyaraja
- Most popular film song – "Bombe Motai" (Gajaman)