The Voice of 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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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