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The Voice
Behind
Maliyadeva

Established in 1998, the Maliyadeva Media Unit has spent over two decades shaping young media professionals and powering every moment at Maliyadeva College.

Legacy

27+

Years

5

Signature Events

100+

Members

50+

Awards

The Legacy in Production

1998

Media Unit Founded

  • Founded at Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala by Patron Mr. Francis Warnakulasooriya.
  • Established as one of Sri Lanka's first school-based trilingual media units.
1998

Media Unit Founded

  • Founded at Maliyadeva College, Kurunegala by Patron Mr. Francis Warnakulasooriya.
  • Established as one of Sri Lanka's first school-based trilingual media units.
2000

Kunchanada Launched

  • Inaugural edition of the all-island interschool trilingual media competition.
  • Conducted in Sinhala, English, and Tamil — a first of its kind in Sri Lanka.
2005

Ran Ankura Established

  • Intra-school trilingual competition launched exclusively for Maliyadeva College students.
  • Created an internal proving ground to sharpen skills ahead of islandwide competitions.
2005

Ran Ankura Established

  • Intra-school trilingual competition launched exclusively for Maliyadeva College students.
  • Created an internal proving ground to sharpen skills ahead of islandwide competitions.
2010

Praharsha Inaugurated

  • Interschool media workshop launched for schools across the Kurunegala zone.
  • Brought industry-expert speakers directly to young media units in the region.
2020

First Online Competition

  • Kunchanada 20 became the first-ever online school media competition in Sri Lanka.
  • MMU adapted swiftly under unprecedented circumstances, setting a national precedent.
2020

First Online Competition

  • Kunchanada 20 became the first-ever online school media competition in Sri Lanka.
  • MMU adapted swiftly under unprecedented circumstances, setting a national precedent.
2023

Kunchanada 23 — Record Participation

  • Over 100 schools and 2,000+ students competed islandwide.
  • Disciplines included announcing, dubbing, news editing, sports commentary, and photography.
2024

Dakma '24 Celebrated

  • Grand awarding ceremony for Kunchanada '23 held with 1,000+ in attendance.
  • Recognised top performers from across the island with trophies and certificates.
2024

Dakma '24 Celebrated

  • Grand awarding ceremony for Kunchanada '23 held with 1,000+ in attendance.
  • Recognised top performers from across the island with trophies and certificates.
2025

A Banner Year

  • Praharsha '25 returned after a two-year hiatus with keynote speakers in February.
  • Ran Ankura 6 '25 and Kunchanada '25 continued the tradition across the calendar year.
2026

Inside Media Debuts

  • Inside Media joins MMU's portfolio as the fifth signature annual event.
  • Completes the suite of five flagship events that define MMU's annual identity.
2026

Inside Media Debuts

  • Inside Media joins MMU's portfolio as the fifth signature annual event.
  • Completes the suite of five flagship events that define MMU's annual identity.
Present

Five Signature Events, One Legacy

  • 27+ years of excellence shaping young media professionals across Sri Lanka.
  • Kunchanada, Dakma, Ran Ankura, Praharsha, and Inside Media — five events, one legacy.

Our Departments

01

Broadcasting

Covering announcing, sports commentary, dubbing, and live audio for school events. MMU members compete in these disciplines at Kunchanada and train through Praharsha workshops.

02

Event Management

Planning and executing five signature annual events — Kunchanada, Dakma, Ran Ankura, Praharsha, and Inside Media — alongside support for all school occasions.

03

Video Production

Recording, editing, and producing video content for school events, competitions, and MMU productions including Devan's Stars and Radio Drama.

04

Graphic Design

Visual identity, event branding, cartoon drawing competitions, and all printed and digital design work for MMU events and publications including Siyesa.

05

News & Journalism

Publishing Siyesa, MMU's student newspaper, and producing news content covering school life, media competitions, and youth media in Sri Lanka.

06

Competitive

Representing MMU at interschool media competitions across Sri Lanka, training members to compete and win in announcing, dubbing, photography, and other media disciplines.

Board of Officials

2026/2027
Executive

Heshan Piyasiri

President

Sanduja Rathnayake

Secretary

Hesara Kulasekara

Treasurer

Officers

Sithika Senevirathne

Vice President

Senula Dissanayake

Vice Secretary

Organizers

Pasan De Silva

Main Organizer

Sadew Semasinghe

Organizer

Desaman Warnasooriya

Organizer

Pansilu Hansamal

Organizer

Maneth Kahandawa

Organizer

Editors

Keshana Kahawala

Chief Editor

Dhanika Herath

Editor

Uthpala Ekanayake

Editor

Bashitha Wickramasinghe

Editor

Dinidu Prabhasshara

Editor

Dasun Basnayake

Editor

Ramika Sarathchandra

Editor

Coordinators

Wathila Bandara

Coordinator

Savishka Wanninayake

Coordinator

Dimuthu Balasuriya

Coordinator

Sehas Illangarathne

Coordinator

Committee

Dulanjana Herath

Committee Member

Anupama Herath

Committee Member

Dinal Sarathchandra

Committee Member

Pasindu Bandara

Committee Member

Prabash Edirisinghe

Committee Member

Sadisa Elikewela

Committee Member

Akith Herath

Committee Member

Basuru Rathnayake

Committee Member

Pulitha Weerakoon

Committee Member

Namika Wasala

Committee Member

Thulan Subasinghe

Committee Member

Senuth Dayawansa

Committee Member

Past Presidents & Secretaries

2025

Kavija Ridmika Abeysinghe

President

Vihaga Premathilake

Secretary

2024

Dulmith Wedagedara

President

Anuk Dasanayaka

Secretary

2023

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President

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Secretary

2022

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President

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Secretary

2021

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President

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Secretary

2020

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President

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Secretary