Drishyam 3 row explained: Prime Video claims rights, what it means for producers?
India Today
Amazon Prime Video issued a public notice on April 2 asserting exclusive digital rights over Drishyam 3. But, what about the producers?
Amazon Prime Video, on Thursday, declared that it holds the exclusive digital rights to the forthcoming Malayalam film Drishyam 3, featuring Mohanlal and directed by Jeethu Joseph. The streaming platform has warned the public and industry stakeholders against engaging in any digital distribution agreements related to the film without its authorisation.
According to the official notice, the platform acquired these rights through a valid agreement with Aashirvad Cinemas, and with it, the production house loses the rights to sell or licence the film.
In an official notice, Amazon Seller Services Private Limited asserted it is the sole and exclusive holder of all digital rights for Drishyam 3, including SVOD, TVOD, AVOD, FVOD, and EST rights. The statement clarified that no other party, including Aashirvad Cinemas – the film's production house - is authorised to commercially deal with the film’s digital rights.
Amazon cautioned that Aashirvad Cinemas and any of its assignees or licensees have no authority to sell, licence, or create any third-party interests over the digital rights of Drishyam 3. The platform warned that any transactions made contrary to this exclusivity would be at the risk and cost of the parties involved.
The notice further emphasised that Amazon reserves the right to initiate legal proceedings, including seeking injunctive relief and damages, against those infringing its exclusive rights or interfering with its contractual relationship concerning the film.
If you're wondering about the terms mentioned in the Prime Video notice, here's an explainer:
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