While "Lankan Babe" content is a staple of Sri Lankan pop culture, authorities and fact-checkers have warned against:

: The Sri Lankan government recently directed police to act against social media campaigns targeting public figures. Malicious content can now lead to sentences of 5 to 10 years under the Public Security Act .

The "Lankan Babe" trend is largely defined by short-form video content that highlights Sri Lankan fashion, beauty, and lifestyle.