Derana CloseUp Music Video Awards 2024, the only award ceremony celebrating Sri Lankas video industry, was held recently with much glitz and glamour.The ceremony awarded the most outstanding video of 2023, as selected by a specialist panel of judges.Accordingly, Sanuka Wickramasinghes Mohini, directed by Mamas Boys Films, was awarded The Best Music Video of the Year 2023.
It likewise received 8 other awards, consisting of for finest cinematography, finest instructions, best art instructions, best principle in a video, best pop video, and the most trendy video.Meanwhile, the stars of the video, Shavinda Lakshan and Natasha Perera, were granted the best Actor and Actress, respectively.The video for Dhanith Sris Mawa Hoyan was recognised as The Best Alternative Music Video.Additionally, The Best Hip-Hop Video, Best R&B Video, Best Reggae Video, Best Tamil Video were likewise granted throughout the ceremony.Meanwhile, music director and vocalist Iraj Weeraratne and music video director and editor Pravin Jayaratne were recognised for their contributions to the Sri Lankan music video industry.Afterwards, awards were presented under the most popular category.Accordingly, Bathiya and Santhush won the award for The Most Popular Group of the Year 2023.
The Bronze Award for the Most Popular Music Video was won by the music video for Diasge Nangi by the group Freeze.
The Silver Award for the Most Popular Music Video went to the video for Salli by Sarith Surith.It was likewise awarded as the most seen video on YouTube.The Gold Award for the Most Popular Music Video was granted to Pita Kavare by Sanjeew Lonliyes.