The show begins with the "Kaleya Open Stage." Unlike auditions held in closed rooms, contestants perform in front of a live studio audience that doubles as a jury. Using smartphone-connected buzzers, the audience votes in real-time. Acts range from rap battles in colloquial Sinhala to freestyle skateboard tricks and beatboxing. The rule is simple: If you cannot hype the room in 90 seconds, you are out.
The ETV Kaleya Jaya Inxtc Show offers numerous benefits to aspiring actors, including: