'Drishyam 3' Faces Legal Challenge as Madras High Court Hears Copyright Infringement Plea
Summary
A petition in the Madras High Court seeks to stop the release of 'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion' over alleged copyright infringement. Despite the legal challenge, advance bookings are strong, with the film set to release in cinemas on October 2, 2026.
Key Points
- M/s Rajkumar Theatre Private Limited has filed a petition in the Madras High Court against M/s Wide Angle Creations, seeking a stay on the worldwide release of 'Drishyam 3: The Conclusion'.
- The company says the Hindi version was produced without permission and asks for the release to be halted until a related arbitration case is resolved.
- Trade website Sacnilk reports advance ticket sales of Rs 18.48 crore, with 4.77 lakh tickets sold across 21,281 shows.
- The film stars Ajay Devgn and features returning cast members Tabu, Shriya Saran, Ishita Dutta, Mrunal Jadhav, Rajat Kapoor and Prakash Raj, with Jaideep Ahlawat joining the cast.
