The Sri Lankan film industry, also known as "Sethumada" in Sinhala, has a rich history and produces a significant number of films annually. These films often focus on family-oriented, cultural, and religious themes. However, like many countries, Sri Lanka also has a market for adult or erotic films, though they might not always be mainstream or widely acknowledged.
The , established under the Act, is responsible for reviewing and censoring films to ensure that they meet certain standards of taste and decency. Films that are deemed to be obscene or contrary to public interest are not granted a censor certificate and are therefore not allowed to be screened in public. sri lanka blue films