[2] Kopi Kade is the most popular program at its time-slot, according to Survey Research Lanka.

[6] ITN director Thevis Guruge developed the program as a platform to discuss social issues and convey them to the general public.

The series would revolve around a village "kopi kade," because small shops that serve coffee, food and groceries generally serve as the center of town life.

Women frequent such establishments to obtain the groceries they need, and men join to play games like draughts while discussing matters of interest.

Sudam Dayarathne and Janaka Mahalpath joined the directing crew after the death of Andrew Jayamanna.