Raigam Tele'es

Raigam Tele'es
14th Raigam Tele'es
Trophy of the award
Awarded for Excellence in television program achievements
Country Sri Lanka
Presented by Kingdom of Raigam
First awarded 2005
Last awarded 24 March 2018 (2018-03-24)
Website www.raigam.lk/index.html

Raigam Tele'es (Sinhala:රයිගම් ටෙලි සම්මාන) is an award bestowed to distinguished individuals involved with the Sri Lanka's television screen, each year by the Kingdom of Raigam, Sri Lanka in recognition of the various contributions made by them to the Sri Lankan teledrama industry, television programs and media sector in the preceding year. The Raigam Tele'es is one of the most popular television program events in Sri Lanka. The awards were first introduced in 2005 and continuoulsly undertaken without interruptions.[1]

History

Established exclusively for the recognition and appreciation of the efforts and achievements of artists, technicians and everyone associated with the tele-drama industry, Raigam Tele Awards Ceremony this time promises to be the biggest and the best awards ceremony held in Sri Lanka.

Awards given

In 1995, the award ceremony was started with 19 award which was increased up to 52 awards in 2011. The awards are categorized into four sections as Best Award category, Popular Award category, Talent Awards and Prathibha Prabha Award.[2][3] In 2010 Raigam Tele'es, award for the popular mega teledrama was given to Ithin Eeta Passe directed by Chandika Wijayasena and produced by ITN and Nilwala Video Team.[4] However, the award did not given in next years.

Best awards

Talent awards

Special awards

Award ceremonies

1st Raigam Tele'es 2004

The first Raigam Tele'es Awards ceremony was celebrated in August 2005, where 19 awards were given at the ceremony under 2 categories.[2]

2nd Raigam Tele'es 2005

The second Raigam Tele'es Awards ceremony was celebrated in 2006.

3rd Raigam Tele'es 2006

The third Raigam Tele'es Awards ceremony was celebrated in 2007.

4th Raigam Tele'es 2007

The fourth Raigam Tele'es Awards ceremony was celebrated in 2008.

5th Raigam Tele'es 2008

The fifth Raigam Tele'es Awards ceremony was celebrated in 16 May 2009 at BMICH, where 38 awards were given at the ceremony under 4 categories. In the best award category, Raigam Tele'es Award for the best teledrama actor was won by Janak Premalal and best teledrama actress was Nilmini Tennakoon. In popular award category, Amila Abeysekara won the most popular actor award, whereas Nehara Peiris won the most popular actress award. The Prathibha Prabha award was given to veteran director Titus Thotawatte. Out of 38 awards given, teledrama Karuwala Gedara won 8 awards including best actor, actress, director, script and television series.[5][6][7]

6th Raigam Tele'es 2009

The Press Conference for the 6th Raigam Tele Awards Ceremony was held on 9 February 2010 at the Galle Face hotel. The Awards ceremony was celebrated in 7 May 2010 at the Sri Lanka Exhibition and Convention Centre. In the best award category, Raigam Tele'es Award for the best teledrama actor was won by Jayalath Manoratne and best teledrama actress was Duleeka Marapana. In popular award category, Menaka Rajapakse won the most popular actor award, whereas Nehara Peiris won the most popular actress award for the second consecutive time. The Prathibha Prabha award was given to veteran actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe for his contribution to the performing arts of Sri Lanka.

7th Raigam Tele'es 2010

The Press Conference for the 7th Raigam Tele Awards Ceremony was held on 18 January 2011 at the Grand Oriental Hotel. The Awards ceremony was celebrated in 13 May 2011 at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium.[8]

8th Raigam Tele'es 2011

The Press Conference for the 8th Raigam Tele Awards Ceremony was held on 10 January 2012 at the Grand Oriental Hotel.[9] The Awards ceremony was celebrated in 11 May 2012 at the Grand Banquet Hall of Waters Edge.[10] In the best award category, Raigam Tele'es Award for the best teledrama actor was won by Bimal Jayakody and best teledrama actress was Damitha Abeyratne. In popular award category, Saranga Disasekara won the most popular actor award, whereas Nehara Peiris won the most popular actress award for the fourth consecutive year. The Prathibha Prabha award was given to veteran actor, script writer and novelist Tony Ranasinghe. Out of the awards given, teledrama Swayanjatha won many awards including best actress, supporting actor, best female singer and best music director.[11]

9th Raigam Tele'es 2012

The Press Conference for the 9th Raigam Tele Awards Ceremony was held on 27 February 2013 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute, Colombo. The Awards ceremony was celebrated in 17 May 2013 at the Water’s Edge. 57 awards were given at the ceremony.[12][13] 568 applications were considered for the awards, which is recorded as the most number of applications received for the Raigam Tele'es.[14] In the best award category, Raigam Tele'es Award for the best teledrama actor was won by Sriyantha Mendis and best teledrama actress was Kanchana Mendis. In popular award category, Saranga Disasekara won the most popular actor award for the second consecutive time, whereas Asha Edirisinghe won the most popular actress award. The Prathibha Prabha award was given to veteran director and artist Dharmasena Pathiraja.[15]

10th Raigam Tele'es 2013

The Press Conference for the 10th Raigam Tele Awards Ceremony was held on 11 February 2014 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. For the first time, a Nominations Ceremony was held on 6 June 2014 at the BMICH. Honorable Minister for Cultural Affairs T.B.Ekanayake was participated as the chief guest.[16] The Awards ceremony was celebrated in 6 June 2014 at the Water’s Edge with the participation of former Prime Minister and Senior Minister for Good Governance and Infrastructure Development Honorable Ratnasiri Wickramanayake as the chief guest. 56 awards were given under five categories. In the best award category, Sumathi Award for the best teledrama actor was won by Jackson Anthony and best teledrama actress was Nilukshi Fernando. In popular award category, Jagath Chamila won the most popular actor award, whereas Asha Edirisinghe won the most popular actress award. The Prathibha Prabha award was given to the veteran dramatist Jayalath Manoratne. Out of 46 awards given, teledrama Appachchi won 9 awards, including best director, script and television series.[17]

11th Raigam Tele'es 2014

The Press Conference for the 11th Raigam Tele Awards Ceremony was held on 27 January 2015 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute. The Nominations Ceremony was held on 26 May 2015 at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. The Awards ceremony was celebrated in 12 June 2015 at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre. Chief Guest of the Evening was the Former Prime Minister and Senior Minister for Good Governance and Infra-structure Facilities Hon. Ratnasiri Wickramanayake.[18] 55 awards were given under five categories. In the best award category, Raigam Tele'es Award for the best teledrama actor was won by Vishwajith Gunasekara and best teledrama actress was Chandani Seneviratne. In popular award category, Saranga Disasekara won the most popular actor award, whereas Udari Warnakulasooriya won the most popular actress award. The Prathibha Prabha award was given to veteran actor Cyril Wickramage.[19]

12th Raigam Tele'es 2015

The Nominations Ceremony for the 12th Raigam Tele Awards Ceremony was held on 13 May 2016 at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo. The Awards ceremony was celebrated in 3 June 2016 at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre.[20] Chief Guest of the Evening was His Excellency the President Maithreepala Sirisena. 47 awards were given under five categories. In the best award category, Raigam Tele'es Award for the best teledrama actor was won by Roshan Ravindra and best teledrama actress was Menaka Peiris. In popular award category, Saranga Disasekara won the most popular actor award, whereas Shalani Tharaka won the most popular actress award. The Prathibha Prabha award was given to the veteran cinema actor, Ravindra Randeniya. Out of 47 awards given, teledrama Daskon won 14 awards, including best supporting actor, director, script and television series.[21]

13th Raigam Tele'es 2016

The Press Conference for the 13th Raigam Tele Awards Ceremony was held on 7 February 2017 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute.[22] The Nominations Ceremony was held on 19 May 2017 at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo.[23] Previously the award ceremony was scheduled to held on 3 June 2017 at Nelum Pokuna Theatre, but due to unfavorable weather conditions prevailed in the country, it was postponed.[24][25] The Awards ceremony was celebrated in 24 June 2017 at the Nelum Pokuna Theatre.[26] 57 awards were given under five categories.[27] In the best award category, Raigam Tele'es Award for the best teledrama actor was won by Pubudu Chathuranga and best teledrama actress was Umali Thilakarathne. In popular award category, Ruwan Perera won the most popular actor award, whereas Nayanathara Wickramarachchi won the most popular actress award. The Prathibha Prabha award was given to the Queen of Sinhala cinema, Malini Fonseka. Out of 38 awards given, teledrama One Way won 14 awards, including best actor, actress, director, script and television series.[28]

14th Raigam Tele'es 2017

The Press Conference for the 14th Raigam Tele Awards Ceremony and Nominations was held on 12 March 2018 at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute.[29] Nomination Ceremony was held on 9 March 2018, where nominations for 18 awards under “Excellence in Tele-drama” category, and 19 awards under “Excellence in Television Media Programmes” category were announced.[30] At the nomination evening, first ever Sri Lankan mobile app was launched as well to vote popular category actor, actress and teledrama.[31] The Award ceremony was held on 24 March 2018 at Nelum Pokuna Theatre. The ceremony awarded 57 awards which included 11 jury awards, 20 media excellence awards, 23 teledrama excellence awards and 3 special excellence awards. In the best award category, Raigam Tele'es Award for the best teledrama actor was won by Mahendra Perera and best teledrama actress was Nadee Kammalweera. In popular award category, Thumindu Dodantenna won the most popular actor award. For the second consecutive time, Nayanathara Wickramarachchi won the most popular actress award. The Prathibha Prabha award was given to the veteran dramatist, Wijeratne Warakagoda. Out of 57 awards given, teledrama Badde Kulawamiya won 12 awards, including best actor, actress, director, script and television series.[32]

References

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  2. 1 2 "Raigam Tele'es on Friday". Daily Mirror.
  3. ↑ "Bigger and better!". Daily News.
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  8. ↑ "Raigam Tele'es reaches eighth mile post". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  9. ↑ "Grand Raigam Tele'es Awards 2011 in May". Lankadesha. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  10. ↑ "Raigam Tele'es reaches eighth mile post". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  11. ↑ "Raigam Tele'es recognize TV talents". The Sunday Times. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
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  17. ↑ "Raigam Tele'es 2013 award winners". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  18. ↑ "Raigam Tele'es 2014 on June 12". The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
  19. ↑ "The best among the rest". The Sunday Observer. Retrieved 11 March 2017.
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  29. ↑ "Nominations for Raigam Tele'es". Sarasaviya. Retrieved 14 March 2018.
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