The Voice Sri Lanka Season 2
| The Voice Sri Lanka | |
|---|---|
| Season 2 | |
 Promotional Poster for Season 2 | |
| Hosted by | Sumiran Dhananjaya Gunasekara |
| Coaches | Kasun Kalhara Bathiya and Santhush (BNS) Sashika Nisansala Umaria Sinhawansa Supun Perera (Comeback Stage) |
| No. of contestants | 150+ |
| Winner | Rameesh Sashinka |
| Winning coach | Supun Perera |
| Runners-up | Chinthaka Roshan Sheron Silva Chanupa Deshitha |
| Release | |
| Original network | Sirasa TV |
| Original release | October 29, 2022 – May 21, 2023 |
| Season chronology | |
The second season of the Sri Lankan reality talent show The Voice Sri Lanka premiered on 29 October 2022 on Sirasa TV. Sumiran Dhananjaya Gunasekara returned as the main host, presenting all stages of the competition from the Blind Auditions through to the Live Finals.[1]
The main coaching panel featured returning coaches Kasun Kalhara,[2] Bathiya and Santhush (BNS), Sashika Nisansala,[3] and Umaria Sinhawansa.[3] Season 2 also introduced a fifth coach, Supun Perera, who headed The Comeback Stage, a parallel competition offering eliminated artists a route back into the main live competition.[4]
Rameesh Sashinka was crowned the champion on 21 May 2023, securing the first victory for coach Supun Perera. Sashinka made history as the first contestant in the franchise to win the main show after entering via The Comeback Stage.[4]
Coaches and host
Sumiran Dhananjaya Gunasekara served as the sole main host for the entirety of the season, covering the Blind Auditions, Battles, Knockouts, Play-Offs, and Live Shows.[1]
The coaching panel was seated from left to right in the following order:
- Kasun Kalhara (Chair 1) – Vocalist and composer known for his emotional ballads and complex vocal arrangements.
- Bathiya and Santhush (BNS) (Chair 2) – Iconic pop duo blending Sinhala pop with hip-hop and R&B.
- Sashika Nisansala (Chair 3) – Celebrated playback singer and classical vocalist.
- Umaria Sinhawansa (Chair 4) – Powerhouse pop vocalist and winning coach of Season 1.
- Supun Perera (Comeback Stage) – Fifth coach mentoring eliminated artists in a parallel digital side-competition.[5]
Format changes
Play-Offs
Serving as the final pre-recorded stage prior to the Live Shows, the Play-Offs acted as the final hurdle for the remaining contestants. During this phase, artists delivered individual solo performances, after which each coach made final decisions to assemble their team for the public voting rounds.[6]
The introduction of the Play-Offs during Season 2 marked the first time this format stage was featured in any Asian adaptation of The Voice franchise.[6]
The Comeback Stage
Season 2 introduced The Comeback Stage, led by coach Supun Perera. This round gave select artists who failed to turn a chair in the Blind Auditions or were eliminated during the Battles and Knockouts a second opportunity to compete and earn a spot back in the main Live Shows.[5]
Teams
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| Coaches | Top Artists | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Supun Perera
(Comeback Stage) |
Rameesh Sashinka | Maneesha Wijenayake | Madushan Fernando | Rehan Bogahawatte |
| Kasun Kalhara | Chanupa Deshitha | Subhash Wasala | Tharindu Sathsara | Sachin Rukshan |
| Bathiya and Santhush (BNS) | Chinthaka Roshan | Poornima Lakshani | Pramuk Elica | Prabodha Theekshana |
| Sashika Nisansala | Sheron Silva | Chamilka Gayathri | Visula Madhusara | Sonal Prabhashitha |
| Umaria Sinhawansa | Shehan Rangana | Renato Motha | Asanka Hettiarachchi | Rebeccah Shalom |
Grand Finale (21 May 2023)
The Grand Finale took place live on 21 May 2023. The final four artists performed solo acts and duets with their respective coaches. Rameesh Sashinka was declared the winner following public SMS voting results.[4]
Competition performances
| Artist | Coach | Solo Song | Duet Song (with Coach) | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rameesh Sashinka | Supun Perera | #1 "Handa Mama Udin Yathe" | #6 "Naden" | Winner |
| Chinthaka Roshan | Kasun Kalhara | #2 "Punchi Doni" | #7 "Ran Kurahan Mala" | Finalist |
| Sheron Silva | Bathiya and Santhush (BNS) | #3 "Amritha Devi" | #8 "Malsara Heesarin" | Finalist |
| Chanupa Deshitha | Sashika Nisansala | #4 "Eya Yanna Giya Makila" | #9 "Mal Warusawe" | Finalist |
| Shehan Rangana | Umaria Sinhawansa | #5 "Iki Gasa Handana" | #10 "Manda Pama" | Finalist |
Reception and viewership
Season 2 spanned over 60 episodes and achieved the show's highest mid-season television ratings. The season drew an estimated average viewership of 1.5 million viewers per episode, peaking at 6.2 million viewers during the live finale broadcast.
| Premiere date | Finale date | No. of episodes | Average viewership (Est.) | Finale viewership | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2022 | 21 May 2023 | 60+ | 1.5 million | 6.2 million | Highest mid-season ratings |
References
- 1 2 The Voice Sri Lanka (2022-11-01). හඬ පෙරළියක විචිත්රවත් ඇරඹුමක් | Blind Auditions | The Voice Sri Lanka. Retrieved 2026-08-08 – via YouTube.
- ↑ The Voice Sri Lanka (2022-10-17). අපි සූදානම් ඔබ සූදානම් ද? | The Voice Sri Lanka Season 2 | ඔක්තෝම්බර් 29 වන දා සිට. Retrieved 2026-08-08 – via YouTube.
- 1 2 "The Voice Sri Lanka". YouTube. Retrieved 2026-08-08.
- 1 2 3 First, News. ""Ramiya" Crowned Champion at The Voice Sri Lanka 2023 Grand Finale". english.newsfirst.lk. Retrieved 2026-08-08.
{{cite web}}:|first=has generic name (help) - 1 2 The Voice Sri Lanka (2023-03-01). 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗩𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗲𝗯𝗮𝗰𝗸 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲 ✌️ | introducing The 5th Coach. Retrieved 2026-08-08 – via YouTube.
- 1 2 The Voice Sri Lanka (2023-03-22). ආසියාවේ ප්රථම වතාවට ක්රියාත්මක - PlayOffs 😍🔥 | The Voice Sri Lanka S2. Retrieved 2026-08-08 – via YouTube.