The most significant shift in Sri Lanka's entertainment industry is the emergence of dedicated Over-The-Top (OTT) streaming services catering to Sinhalese and Tamil audiences. These platforms are the primary drivers of "exclusive entertainment content," offering high-production-value cinema, web series, and documentaries that cannot be found on free-to-air television.
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The government has indicated in May 2025 that it would amend the law further but not seek to repeal it. However, ongoing criticism from civil society, journalists, and international watchdogs continues to put pressure on policymakers.