2025 Silver Screen Awards Ceremony held with the participation of the PM

The aim of this year’s awards ceremony included appreciating artists who enriched the Sri Lankan cinema industry during the years 1970–1975. At the ceremony, renowned actress Iranganie Serasinghe was presented with the Sumith Bibile Memorial Gold Award by the Prime Minister.

The Prime Minister also conferred awards to distinguished artists Padma Sri Kodikara, Dinesh Priyasad, and Indrani Perera.

Delivering the keynote address at the awards ceremony, the Prime Minister stated:

Honoring renowned artists who have devoted their lives to the advancement of cinema, which is one of the most popular art forms in the world, by protecting and standing up for them, and being present for them at every necessary moment, is a noble duty that belongs to the entire nation.

As 2025 marks the centenary of Sri Lankan cinema, in light of those who uplifted, inspired, and strengthened the cinematic space both in terms of quality and scale should be appreciated and acknowledged.

Especially, it should be appreciated that the dedication of Ms. Sanoja Bibile, daughter of the late Sumith Bibile, for continuing the foundation established on his vision.

The Prime Minister further expressed her delight upon learning that a significant number of artists, who made invaluable contributions to cinema since the emergence of talkies in the 1970s, have already been recognized through the Silver Screen Awards.

We must also take a moment to remember the late actress Malini Fonseka, the queen of Sri Lankan cinema. While she received countless awards, none were more valuable than the deep love and admiration she earned from the people.

The Prime Minister extended her congratulations to all award recipients, including actors, directors, producers, technical experts, journalists, and film critics representing Sinhala cinema this year.

The Prime Minister sent her wishes to Ms. Sanoja Bibile, Mr. Sunil T. Fernando, and the entire Silver Screen organizing team, as well as to all media and social media personnel who helped share and amplify this meaningful celebration on behalf of the President and the entire government and expressed her sincere congratulations to all parties involved in continuing this noble initiative in the years to come.

The event was attended by the Minister of Culture and Buddhist Affairs Prof. H. Sunil Senevi, Chairman of the National Film Corporation Sudath Mahadivulwewa, Renowned actor Ravindra Randeniya, and many other renowned artists.