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Sirasa Lakshapathi (Sinhala: සිරස ලක්ෂපති) is the one of three Sri Lankan versions for Sinhala-speaking peoples based off from the British game show Who Wants to Be a Millionaire?. Premiered in September 18, 2010 on Sirasa TV. Hosted by Lucky Dias and Chandana Suriyabandara. It is the most popular Sri Lankan version due to Sinhala being the dominant language spoken in the country.

Payments to the contestants are made digitally on behalf of Sampath Bank.

Lifelines[]

In this version four lifelines are used:

Seasons[]

  • Season 1 (89 episodes, September 18, 2010 - August 30, 2011)
  • Season 2 (239 episodes, September 5, 2011 - July 29, 2012)
  • Season 3 (42 episodes, September 26, 2012 - August 30, 2013)
  • Season 4 (53 episodes, September 6, 2013 - August 31, 2014)
  • Season 5 (57 episodes, September 7, 2014 - May 24, 2015)
  • Season 6 (56 episodes, September 4, 2016 - October 1, 2017)
  • Season 7 (75 episodes, September 22, 2018 - June 16, 2019)
  • Season 8 (78 episodes, September 12, 2020 - June 6, 2021)
  • Season 9 (87 episodes, July 10, 2021 - May 15, 2022)
  • Season 10 (53 episodes, February 11 - August 27, 2023)
  • Season 11 (? episodes, 2024 - 2024)

Note: For 10 seasons, in total 829 episodes aired.

Money Tree[]

18.09.2010 - 06.06.2021[]

Question
No.
Correct Answer
Value
Walk Away
Value
Miss Answer
Value
Amount Lost for a
Wrong Answer
15 Rs. 2,000,000 Rs. 1,000,000 Rs. 125,000 Rs. 875,000
14 Rs. 1,000,000 Rs. 500,000 Rs. 375,000
13 Rs. 500,000 Rs. 300,000 Rs. 175,000
12 Rs. 300,000 Rs. 200,000 Rs. 75,000
11 Rs. 200,000 Rs. 125,000 Rs. 0
10 Rs. 125,000 Rs. 75,000 Rs. 10,000 Rs. 65,000
9 Rs. 75,000 Rs. 50,000 Rs. 40,000
8 Rs. 50,000 Rs. 35,000 Rs. 25,000
7 Rs. 35,000 Rs. 20,000 Rs. 10,000
6 Rs. 20,000 Rs. 10,000 Rs. 0
5 Rs. 10,000 Rs. 5,000 Rs. 0 Rs. 5,000
4 Rs. 5,000 Rs. 3,000 Rs. 3,000
3 Rs. 3,000 Rs. 2,000 Rs. 2,000
2 Rs. 2,000 Rs. 1,000 Rs. 1,000
1 Rs. 1,000 Rs. 0 Rs. 0

10.07.2021-present[]

Due to inflation, the top prize was increased by 50 percent to Rs. 3 million (US$14,953.7). Rs. 3 million in 2021 had the same purchasing power as Rs. 2 million back in 2011.

Further inflation has reduced the purchasing power of the rupee. During April 2022, the value of the rupee sunk so low that the top prize is insufficient to buy a new car. The annual inflation rate peaked at nearly 70% in September 2022. At the end of Season 9, the top prize was valued at just US$8,294.46.

By the end of Season 10, the rupee recovered slightly as inflation eased to typical levels, resulting in the top prize being valued at US$9,214.23,

Question
No.
Correct Answer
Value
Walk Away
Value
Miss Answer
Value
Amount Lost for a
Wrong Answer
15 Rs. 3,000,000 Rs. 2,000,000 Rs. 200,000 Rs. 1,800,000
14 Rs. 2,000,000 Rs. 1,000,000 Rs. 800,000
13 Rs. 1,000,000 Rs. 500,000 Rs. 300,000
12 Rs. 500,000 Rs. 300,000 Rs. 100,000
11 Rs. 300,000 Rs. 200,000 Rs. 0
10 Rs. 200,000 Rs. 100,000 Rs. 20,000 Rs. 80,000
9 Rs. 100,000 Rs. 70,000 Rs. 50,000
8 Rs. 70,000 Rs. 50,000 Rs. 30,000
7 Rs. 50,000 Rs. 30,000 Rs. 10,000
6 Rs. 30,000 Rs. 20,000 Rs. 0
5 Rs. 20,000 Rs. 10,000 Rs. 0 Rs. 10,000
4 Rs. 10,000 Rs. 8,000 Rs. 8,000
3 Rs. 8,000 Rs. 4,000 Rs. 4,000
2 Rs. 4,000 Rs. 2,000 Rs. 2,000
1 Rs. 2,000 Rs. 0 Rs. 0

Winners[]

Top Prize Winners[]

Penultimate Prize Winners[]

Penultimate Prize Losers[]

  • Miyuru Viraratna - Rs. 125,000 (September 27, 2020, Rs. 1,000,000 question wrong; lost Rs. 375,000)
  • Suriya Dayaruvan - Rs. 125,000 (January 3, 2021, Rs. 1,000,000 question wrong; lost Rs. 375,000)
  • Vishwanii Thotamuna - Rs. 200,000 (September 4, 2021, Rs. 2,000,000 question wrong; lost Rs. 800,000)
  • Isuru Abeysinghe - Rs. 200,000 (June 10, 2023, Rs. 2,000,000 question wrong; lost Rs. 800,000)

Rs. 1,000,000 winners[]

Rs. 500,000 winners[]

  • Rusani Randima (November 3, 2018)
  • Ovisara Nadisa (November 25, 2018)
  • Sachiru Vishwaja (April 14, 2019)
  • Visal Salla (June 16, 2019)
  • Dume Navindi (October 31, 2020)
  • Yehara Setmina (December 27, 2020)
  • Atheeka Naushadh (October 3, 2021)
  • Krishad Madawa (April 2, 2022)
  • Swarna Mallawarachchi (March 25, 2023)

Rs. 300,000 winners[]

Rs. 200,000 winners[]

Rs. 125,000 winners[]

  • Mal Jayavira (October 20, 2018, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • ? and ? (November 4, 2018, lost on Rs. 300,000)
  • Vasita Virasimha (November 17, 2018, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • Janit Vanasimga (December 1, 2018, lost on Rs. 300,000)
  • Dilini Parira (December 9, 2018, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • Vindana Madhusika (December 30, 2018, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • Camcala Irana (January 5, 2019, lost on Rs. 300,000)
  • Kimkini Ambepitiya (February 23, 2019, lost on Rs. 300,000)
  • Amal Tilakaratna (March 2, 2019, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • Kalana Ratumga (April 7, 2019, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • Netali Norika (May 11, 2019, lost on Rs. 500,000)
  • Nipuna Maddumage (September 13, 2020, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • Dhanuska Patiraja (October 11, 2020, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • Madhusa Dhanamjaya (October 24, 2020, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • Navamjana Situani (November 7, 2020, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • Nigara Gamage (November 15, 2020, lost on Rs. 300,000)
  • Naduni Nansara (December 6, 2020, lost on Rs. 300,000)
  • Camika Niyumal (December 12, 2020, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • Tivamka da Fokka (February 14, 2021, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • Sacintana Kekunawala (March 14, 2021, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • Eran Hari (April 3, 2021, lost on Rs. 300,000)
  • Nirmani Mihiripanna (April 17, 2021, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • Lahindu Atapattu (April 24, 2019, lost on Rs. 200,000)
  • Rusiru Dhanamjaya (May 2, 2021, lost on Rs. 300,000)
  • Sasika Gunana (June 6, 2021, lost on Rs. 200,000)

Rs. 100,000 winners[]

Rs. 75,000 winners[]

  • Rayini Yasodara (December 16, 2018)
  • ? (January 6, 2019)
  • Anuttara Liyanaaracci (February 2, 2019)
  • Sandun Canaka (February 23, 2019)
  • ? (April 27, 2019)
  • Asamka Rak (May 26, 2019)
  • Diki Alvis (January 31, 2021)

Rs. 70,000 winners[]

Rs. 50,000 winners[]

  • Vana Maratugoda (February 9, 2019)
  • Dukka Prasada (March 9, 2019)
  • Lalit Weliwantha (May 25, 2019)
  • Antara Sakala (December 13, 2020)
  • Shaani Shehara (October 31, 2021)
  • Sndyani Amarasingha (November 27, 2021)

Rs. 35,000 winners[]

Rs. 20,000 winners[]

Rs. 10,000 winners[]

  • Dinati Kavinda (September 22, 2018, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Mali Viravardhana (September 22, 2018, lost on Rs. 75,000)
  • Mila Ramgani (October 6, 2018, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Aniras Samahan (October 6, 2018, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Dhanusi Virakon (October 7, 2018, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Tarindu Sandakelum (October 7, 2018, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Asa Inime (October 13, 2018, lost on Rs. 75,000)
  • Dilsi Pranandu (October 13, 2018, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Sanduni Malka (October 14, 2018, lost on Rs. 75,000)
  • Erataka Palagaswewa (October 20, 2018, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Naval Migari (October 21, 2018, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Taruka Vidikalavanta (October 21, 2018, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Hasaru Candulal (November 10, 2018, lost on Rs. 75,000)
  • Nitara Rajapaksa (November 10, 2018, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Atula Samipat (November 11, 2018, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Vipulika Piyumal (November 11, 2018, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Sisil Vimalankara (November 11, 2018, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Kavisa Parira (November 18, 2018, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • San Amarasekara (December 23, 2018, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Kasala Nuvan (December 29, 2018, Rs. 125,000)
  • Sirani Godakadaaracci (January 5, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Upamali Panta (January 12, 2019, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Tilini Tilakaratna (January 12, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Disān Ranasimha (January 13, 2019, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Nisara Camara (January 19 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Piya Malkanti (January 20, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Dilsan Bandara (January 26, 2019, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Hasan Uluvitiya (January 27, 2019, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Ravindriya Talpavila (February 3, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Samaka de Silva (February 9, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Lahiru San (February 16, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Nivantika Dulajani (February 16, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Asan Devinda (February 17, 2019, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Yana Nayanahara (February 24, 2019, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Madhuniyamani (February 24, 2019, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Kavin Nambuge (March 3, 2019, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Jayabahu Mattananda (March 3, 2019, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Ravina Gamage (March 9, 2019, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Banali Yamga (March 16, 2019, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Vahina Kumari (March 16, 2019, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Navin Vijevardhana (March 23, 2019, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Nisaniha Saman (March 23, 2019, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Nadit Priyamga (March 24, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Dina Katavatta (March 24, 2019, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Pradip Kumaratumga (March 30, 2019, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Supipi Vihagana (April 6, 2019, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Parampan Dasanayaka (April 6, 2019, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Sahan Welipenavithana (April 13, 2019, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Dilipa Kulatilaka (April 28, 2019, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Vanura Kanda (May 4, 2019, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Jarnika Rajakaruna (May 4, 2019, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Danuka Ravinda (May 4, 2019, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Manal Jayavardhana (May 11, 2019, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Anuka Jayatilaka (May 11, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Navin Vedisimha (May 18, 2019, lost on Rs. 75,000)
  • Gamara Abesimha (May 19, 2019, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Dim Madhusani (May 19, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Tarindu Jayasamkha (May 25, 2019, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Sitara Madusani (June 1, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Tulari Madiravala (June 1, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Hari Madhuramga (June 2, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Asani Jayavira (June 2, 2019, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Hasita Sirisuriya (June 8, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Nisal Pubudu (June 8, 2019, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Bavakti Parira (June 9, 2019, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Suramga Gamage (June 9, 2019, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Tarindu Hattiaracci (June 16, 2019, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Dilan Janasimha (June 16, 2019, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Niral Kalukavage (September 12, 2020, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • ? (September 13, 2020, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • ? (September 19, 2020, lost on Rs. 75,000)
  • Osadhi Parira (September 20, 2020, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Anisa Para (October 3, 2020, lost on Rs. 75,000)
  • Tarindu Dilsan (October 4, 2020, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Prasad Senadhira (October 10, 2020, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Gayasan Kausala (October 11, 2020, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Kasuni Jayasimha (October 17, 2020, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Pavitra Vikramasuriya (October 17, 2020, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Dulajana Bandara (October 18, 2020, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Sarada Pravin (October 18, 2020, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Catuni Dimanti (November 1, 2020, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Ruvan Pranandu (November 1, 2020, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Niluksan Jayasuriya (November 8, 2020, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Randira Hazarel (November 14, 2020, lost on Rs. 75,000)
  • Suminda Saka (November 22, 2020, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Sana Handaragama (November 28, 2020, lost on Rs. 75,000)
  • Anuradha Svarnapali (November 29, 2020, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Caminda Nanayakkara (November 29, 2020, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Dulan Gallage (December 12, 2020, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Dilanjit Pranandu (December 13, 2020, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Asan Liyanacci (December 19, 2020, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Osura Vitanage (December 19, 2020, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Anuruddha Hinatigala (December 20, 2020, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Isini Erandi (December 20, 2020, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Sanndun Tarinda (December 27, 2020, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Ruvan Vikramasimha (January 2, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Kamal Perera (January 9, 2021, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Isuri Nadisani (January 9, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Mihin Senath (January 16, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Sakita Garusimge (January 30, 2021, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Dulamjali Kausala (January 30, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Kahara Nakandala (January 31, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Sasini Pravadhita (February 20, 2021, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Sacin Piyumal (February 27, 2021, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Madhusi Saputant (March 7, 2021, lost on Rs. 75,000)
  • Vasana Rajapaksa (March 7, 2021, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Susanta Vitanage (March 13, 2021, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Bhaga Aberatna (March 13, 2021, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Kisun Hisaramga (March 20, 2021, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Sasindu Gunavardhana (March 20, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Akila Uttara (March 21, 2021, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Inga Niladin (March 27, 2021, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Navatya Gunatilaka (March 28, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Sepali Candrasiri (April 3, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Yumet Bandara (April 4, 2021, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Daksina Rajapaksa (April 10, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Vikum Pahalagedara (April 11, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Banadikta Rosani (April 17, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Nilupa Vikramanayaka (April 17, 2021, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Radi Taruka (April 18, 2021, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Randiyi Karunanayaka (April 24, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Taniya Namina (May 2, 2021, lost on Rs. 75,000)
  • Sakka Saran (May 8, 2021, lost on Rs. 125,000)
  • Isara Sanuka (May 9, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Tiksana Saubhaga (May 16, 2021, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Sunimal da Silva (May 16, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Tilak Mendis (May 23, 2021, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Fasin Musari (May 29, 2021, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Gimhani Anuradha (May 29, 2021, lost on Rs. 20,000)
  • Nirmani Yasodhara (May 30, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Hampata Mihiraja (May 30, 2021, lost on Rs. 50,000)
  • Kausala Ratnayaka (June 5, 2021, lost on Rs. 35,000)
  • Iroshini Silva (April 29, 2023)

Rs. 0 winners[]

Trivia[]

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