Just when fans thought Drishyam 3 was on track, the film hit a serious legal speed bump. The Delhi High Court has given interim relief to Amazon Prime Video, stopping Aashirvad Cinemas from signing any new OTT deal for the third part of the hit franchise. This means the producers can’t sell digital rights for the Malayalam version, any dubbed versions, or even remake rights to another platform right now. For a film that’s already one of the most awaited sequels in Indian cinema, this courtroom twist feels straight out of a Drishyam script.
Amazon says it already owns exclusive digital streaming rights to the Drishyam franchise. The platform pointed to a Master Video Licence Agreement signed on October 16, 2020, which includes an “Amazon Option” clause giving it first rights on future titles in the series. Trouble started when Aashirvad Cinemas sent an email on March 31, 2026 claiming Amazon’s rights had “fallen away” and then started talking to other OTT players. Amazon wasn’t having it. They moved the Delhi High Court under Section 9 of the Arbitration and Conciliation Act, asking for urgent protection. On April 7, 2026, the court agreed that Amazon had a prima facie case and passed the restraining order.
This isn’t the first time OTT rights have caused drama in the industry. Earlier this year, Thalapathy Vijay’s Jana Nayagan ran into complications with Prime Video over its deal, and Mohanlal himself went to Delhi High Court to protect his personality rights. For Drishyam 3, this legal fight puts the digital release plans on hold for now. The theatrical plans aren’t impacted yet, but OTT is a huge part of the film’s business, especially with the franchise’s pan-India pull.
For now, the case is in Amazon’s favor. The court’s interim order means Aashirvad Cinemas can’t shop the film around until the dispute is settled. Social media is buzzing, with fans posting “Georgekutty in real court” memes and asking if this delay will push the release. The franchise is known for its twists, and this time the suspense is off-screen. Until the next hearing, Drishyam 3's digital future stays locked with Prime Video.