DULHARI ILLANGAKOON JOINS DRAGONS OF ASIA 2026 JURY

Dulhari Illangakoon, Creative Director at MullenLowe Sri Lanka, has been appointed as a Jury Member for the Dragons of Asia 2026 Awards. Celebrating creativity across the region, the awards honour ideas shaping the industry. Illangakoon’s selection reflects her dedication, artistry, and impact as a creative leader, songwriter, scriptwriter, and novelist.  

Dulhari Illangakoon, Creative Director at MullenLowe Sri Lanka, has been named a Jury Member for the Dragons of Asia 2026 Awards, a prestigious recognition that celebrates the very best in creativity across the region. The Dragons of Asia Awards have long been regarded as a benchmark for excellence, spotlighting campaigns and ideas that not only capture imagination but also drive meaningful impact within the industry.  

Illangakoon’s appointment is a proud moment for Sri Lanka’s creative community, underscoring the growing influence of South Asian voices in shaping global narratives. Her selection reflects a career defined by dedication, craft, and a relentless pursuit of creative innovation. As a leader at MullenLowe Sri Lanka, she has consistently championed work that blends cultural authenticity with bold storytelling, ensuring that campaigns resonate both locally and internationally.  

Beyond her role in advertising, Illangakoon is a multifaceted creative force. She is also a songwriter, scriptwriter, and novelist, bringing a unique depth of perspective to her work. This breadth of experience enriches her ability to evaluate ideas not just for their commercial success but for their artistic and cultural resonance. Her presence on the Dragons of Asia jury promises to add a distinctive voice, one that values narrative power alongside strategic brilliance.  

The Dragons of Asia Awards, established to recognise outstanding creativity across Asia, have become a platform where the region’s most innovative minds converge. Each year, the jury evaluates entries that push boundaries, challenge conventions, and set new standards for the industry. Illangakoon’s inclusion in this panel highlights her standing as a creative leader whose insights will help shape the recognition of groundbreaking work in 2026.  

Her appointment also signals a broader recognition of Sri Lanka’s creative talent on the international stage. For a country whose advertising industry has steadily grown in influence, Illangakoon’s role as a juror is both symbolic and inspiring. It reflects the industry’s confidence in Sri Lankan creativity and its ability to contribute meaningfully to global conversations about branding, storytelling, and innovation.  

As the Dragons of Asia prepare to celebrate the campaigns that will define 2026, Dulhari Illangakoon’s voice on the jury will be a powerful reminder of the importance of dedication, artistry, and cultural impact in shaping the future of creativity. Her journey stands as an inspiration to emerging talent, proving that passion and craft can indeed earn global recognition.