Ravi Abeywickrama is a highly accomplished TV Producer with over 30 years at Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation. He is renowned for his expertise in television production, live event direction, and program management across sports, music, entertainment, and cultural programming.

His career highlights include directing major international sporting events like the Cricket World Cup, Commonwealth Games, and SAF Games, along with producing award-winning magazine and musical programs. A multiple Sumathi and Raigam Award winner, Ravi has shaped Sri Lanka’s television industry.

With a diverse portfolio spanning live broadcasts, documentaries, and political shows, he continues to push creative boundaries while ensuring excellence in media production.

Television Production & Directing- Musical Programs

Directed Sri Lanka’s first live chart show Sith Gath Gee (2000–2010) Produced and directed Thurunu Shakthi Live Musical Show (1990–2000)

Created and managed popular programs like Hiru Viyana, Rupavahini Best 10, and 8th Note Produced multiple live musical shows, including Tamil-language productions

Sports Broadcasting

Directed Cricket World Cup 1996 matches in Colombo Senior Director for Tri-Nation Cups/Asia Cup (1996–2000)

Covered international events, including the SAF Games, Commonwealth Games, and all major cricket

series (1993–2010)

Documentary & Magazine Programs

Directed award-winning magazine programs Wasuliya and Vessagiri Led documentary projects like My Life and Nugasevana

Developed travel and political programs, including Sulagata Pasuwa Cultural & Special Programs

Directed Avurudu Live Programs, Avurudu Kumariya, and Adaraniya Yawwanaya Produced cultural broadcasts for over five years.