Drishyam 3, the much-anticipated third installment of the Drishyam franchise, has hit an unexpected roadblock in the courtroom. The Delhi High Court has granted interim relief to Amazon Prime Video, restraining Aashirvad Cinemas from entering into any fresh OTT agreements for Drishyam 3.
What Led to the Legal Dispute?
The legal clash began after Amazon argued that it already holds exclusive digital streaming rights to the Drishyam franchise under a Master Video Licence Agreement dated October 16, 2020. According to the platform, any attempt by the producers to finalize a new OTT deal with a third party would directly violate that contract.
On the other side, the film’s producers, Aashirvad Cinemas, reportedly sent an email on March 31, 2026, claiming that Amazon’s rights had “fallen away” and proceeded to explore alternative offers. This unilateral move during ongoing negotiations triggered the legal action.
Court’s Observation and Interim Order
Taking the matter seriously, the Delhi High Court observed that Amazon had established a prima facie case. Acting on this, the court issued an interim restraining order on April 7, 2026, preventing the producers from creating or finalizing any third-party OTT rights for Drishyam 3.
The order prevents Aashirvad Cinemas from selling or signing any OTT deal with third parties, including rights for the Malayalam version, dubbed versions, and even remake rights.
Legal Route Taken
Amazon approached the court under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, seeking urgent protection of its contractual rights. The platform argued that under the agreement’s “Amazon Option” clause, it retained preferential rights over future titles in the franchise.
The court’s decision to grant interim relief signals that Amazon’s claims carry substantial legal weight at this stage. This isn’t the first time OTT rights have sparked legal battles — Mohanlal recently moved Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights, while Thalapathy Vijay's Jana Nayagan faced OTT deal complications with Prime Video earlier this year.
What This Means for Drishyam 3
While the legal proceedings continue, this development puts a temporary halt on the film’s OTT distribution plans. For now, the case stands in favor of Amazon Prime Video, and the future of Drishyam 3‘s digital release will depend on how the dispute unfolds in the coming weeks.
This courtroom drama adds a new layer of suspense to a franchise already known for its gripping twists — but this time, the tension is very real.