Srilanka, June 22 -- The 36th edition of the Calin Sarasaviya Film Awards will be held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, June 24, under the theme "Cinematic Pinnacle in a Resurgent Land".

The Awards, organised by the Sarasaviya Cinema Weekly published by the Associated Newspapers of Ceylon Limited (ANCL) also known as Lake House and sponsored by Calin Soap (Main sponsor) and Wasana Bakers (Gold sponsor) will shine a spotlight on local films released between January 1 and December 31, 2024, including entries in Sinhala and Tamil. Of the 38 films screened across the island, including three locally made Tamil movies, 37 will vie for 32 awards titles.

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