Amazon Prime Video vs Drishyam 3:The highly awaited Malayalam thriller Drishyam 3 which features Mohanlal has become involved in a dispute before its scheduled theater opening. Amazon Prime Video has filed a legal warning to protect its exclusive digital rights of the movie which prohibits any unauthorized distribution agreements.
What Triggered the Legal Warning?
Amazon issued a formal notice to the public which contained a declaration that the company possesses all digital rights for Drishyam 3.
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The platform states that its rights to the film were obtained through current contracts with Aashirvad Cinemas which produced the movie.
However reports indicate that producers were investigating different OTT streaming arrangements which led Amazon to enforce its contractual rights.
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Amazon Prime Video vs Drishyam 3
The statement reads, “TO WHOMSOEVER IT MAY CONCERN. Notice is hereby given that Amazon Seller Services Private Limited (Amazon), pursuant to the valid exercise of its rights under subsisting agreements between Aashirvad Cinemas and Amazon, is the sole and exclusive holder of all digital rights (including but not limited to SVOD, TVOD, AVOD, FVOD and EST) in the film “Drishyam 3″ (Malayalam) (The Film).”
Amazon made three main claims in its notice:
- The company possesses exclusive digital rights for the film which includes all distribution formats (SVOD TVOD AVOD and other formats).
- The producers cannot sell or license these rights to any third party.
- Any platform or entity that engages in such deals will face legal consequences.
“The public is hereby cautioned that Amazon holds these rights to the exclusion of all others, and Aashirvad Cinemas (including its assignees, licensees and any other person purportedly authorized by Aashirvad Cinemas) has no authority to sell, license, or in any manner create any third-party interest, lien, or charge over the digital rights for the Film. Any person, entity, or digital platform dealing with the Film or its digital rights in contravention of Amazon’s exclusivity shall do so at their own risk, cost, and consequences,” it continued.
OTT platform concluded the statement by writing, “Amazon reserves the right to initiate appropriate legal proceedings, including seeking injunctive relief and damages, against any party found to be infringing upon its exclusive rights or interfering with its contractual relationship regarding the Film.”
What To Expect?
The existing dispute shows how online streaming rights have become equal to box office income in modern cinema. The Drishyam franchise has massive digital popularity. Drishyam 2 achieved major success through its direct release on Prime Video.
The streaming rights for Drishyam 3 project significant financial importance because they represent high-stakes business operations. Theatrical release for Drishyam 3, will take place on May 21 2026 despite existing legal conflicts.
