'Drishyam 3': Amazon Asserts Exclusive Digital Rights, Warns Legal Action Against Violation
The company emphasized that its rights exclude all other parties from negotiating or monetising the film digitally.
Amazon on Thursday issued a notice asserting that it holds the exclusive digital rights to the upcoming Malayalam film Drishyam 3, starring Mohanlal and produced by Aashirvad Cinemas. The company has cautioned third parties against entering into any agreements related to the film’s digital distribution across formats.
In its statement, Amazon said: “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).”
The company emphasized that its rights exclude all other parties from negotiating or monetising the film digitally.
“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,” the statement added.
Amazon also warned of legal consequences for violations. “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 concluded by stating: “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.”
Drishyam 3 is the third and final installment in the popular Malayalam thriller franchise, which started in 2013. Starring Mohanlal as Georgekutty, the third part is scheduled to release on May 21, 2026. The film directed by Jeethu Joseph and And also features actors Meena, Ansiba Hassan and Esther Anil.