Ajay Devgn’s much-awaited Drishyam 3 has run into a legal dispute just ahead of its worldwide theatrical release.
A Chennai-based production house, Rajkumar Theatres Pvt Ltd, has approached the Madras High Court over the worldwide theatrical release and distribution of the Hindi remake of the Malayalam film Drishyam 3. The production house is owned by veteran actress Sripriya and her husband Rajkumar Sethupathy.
The upcoming film stars Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran and Jaideep Ahlawat in key roles. The film is directed by Abhishek Pathak and is scheduled to release in theatres on October 2, 2026.
The legal development comes just one day before the film’s scheduled theatrical release, adding another layer of attention around the highly anticipated sequel.
Drishyam 3: What We Know
- Film: Drishyam 3
- Lead Cast: Ajay Devgn, Tabu, Shriya Saran, Jaideep Ahlawat
- Director: Abhishek Pathak
- Release Date: October 2, 2026
- Language: Hindi
- Genre: Crime Thriller
The Drishyam franchise has built a strong audience around its mystery and crime-driven storyline, making the third instalment one of the major Hindi releases of the year.
Further developments in the legal proceedings could determine how the dispute affects the film’s release and distribution.
Drishyam 3 is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on October 2.
This article is based on reports available on October 1, 2026. Legal proceedings and release-related details may change as the matter develops.