The National Film Corporation of Sri Lanka congratulates the cast and creative team of Riverstone on winning the Best Actor Award in the International Feature Film Competition at the 63rd International Antalya Golden Orange Film Festival, held in Antalya, Türkiye, from 24 to 31 October 2026.

At the festival’s awards ceremony on 31 October, these four outstanding actors jointly received the Best Actor Award in the International Feature Film Competition for their performances in Riverstone. The recognition celebrates the ensemble’s acting excellence and highlights the depth of Sri Lankan acting talent on the international stage. It marks a milestone in their individual careers and is a moment of great pride for the Sri Lankan film industry.

Directed by Lalith Rathnayake and produced by Prabath Roshan and Nimanthi Porage under Cinearts Films, Riverstone was selected for the festival’s International Feature Film Competition. The film has steadily strengthened its presence on the international festival circuit, receiving recognition for its direction, screenplay and cinematography. The Best Actor Award further enhances its international profile while bringing greater visibility to Sri Lankan filmmakers and performers.

The NFC recognizes this achievement as a testament to the dedication, creativity and professional excellence of Sri Lankan filmmakers and performing artists, as well as an important contribution to the international promotion of Sri Lankan cinema. Such recognition creates valuable opportunities to strengthen cultural connections and showcase the country’s creative identity to the world.

The Corporation extends its congratulations to Director Lalith Rathnayake, producers Prabath Roshan and Nimanthi Porage, the four award recipients, and the entire cast and crew of Riverstone.